A well-known face is coming to Season 23 of American Idol. After serving as a mentor on Season 22, Jelly Roll has an official position as “Artist in Residence” for the 2025 contestants.
That is the primary time that the singing competitors has had an artist on this position, so Jelly Roll could have the possibility to make the place completely his personal. Scroll down for all the pieces we learn about what he’ll be doing.
What’s American Idol’s ‘Artist in Residence’?
The nation singer can be a “everlasting fixture” on the present and “work carefully with the Idol hopefuls, giving them firsthand recommendation on tips on how to navigate the journey,” ABC introduced in a press launch on Tuesday, February 4.
As soon as the audition spherical is full, Jelly Roll will make his first look as “Artist in Residence” throughout Hollywood Week, then proceed to look all through the season as he works with the remaining singers.
Jelly Roll excitedly shared the information in a video message with host Ryan Seacrest, who informed him, “You’re shaping America’s future.” The “Son of a Sinner” singer responded, “I really feel like I’m giving them the power they want. I’m uplifting and I’m attempting to get them going.”
Bobby Bones beforehand served as a full-time mentor on American Idol for Seasons 17, 18, and 19. Nevertheless, Jelly Roll would be the very first artist who works with the contestants for an prolonged interval of the competitors.
Jelly Roll was on American Idol Season 22
This new gig comes after Jelly Roll served as a mentor in Season 22. He labored with half of the highest 24 whereas the present hosted a spherical of competitors at Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawai’i. The opposite group had Tori Kelly as a mentor.
As a result of he spent a while on the set final 12 months, Jelly Roll already has a terrific rapport with Seacrest and returning judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. Plus, he is aware of Carrie Underwood, who’s becoming a member of as a decide for the primary time this season, from the nation music neighborhood.
Earlier than Underwood’s addition to the solid, Katy Perry sat alongside Richie and Bryan for seven seasons on the judges’ desk. Jelly Roll was vocal about desirous to be Perry’s alternative as soon as she introduced her exit, and though he didn’t get the gig, he’ll nonetheless have an enormous involvement within the present.
When does American Idol Season 23 premiere?
American Idol returns for its twenty third season on Sunday, March 9. Nevertheless, there may also be a particular preview for the season that airs after the Oscars on Sunday, March 2.
American Idol, Season 23. Premiere, Sunday, March 9, 8/7c, ABC