graced the stage for the last time, about who will fill her shoes. The pop sensation turned heads when she revealed back in February that season 22 on American Idol. During a heartfelt moment on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Katy shared, "I love Idol so much, it's connected me with the heart of America," adding, "But I feel like I need to go out to feel that pulse of my own beat.
" Her final appearance on the show was a tearjerker, with Katy visibly moved as she joined fellow judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie onstage. Host Ryan Seacrest pointed out her tears just before Luke called her out for being a "mess.", reports .
Speculation is rife with A-listers rumored to take over Katy's spot, yet the ABC show kept mum on any official announcement during the grand finale. gave Meghan Trainor his nod of approval to Fox News, saying, "She was very good. Meghan is a super talent, too, and she's got a great sense of humor.
She's fun, and she's spontaneous." after his stint as a guest judge and mentor this season, told People with a chuckle, "Of course! Consider? ! I've accepted the job, and they haven't offered it." Even rock legend Jon Bon Jovi has been tossed into the mix as a potential replacement, though there seems to be a hitch.
One of the world's biggest rock stars could potentially face a significant financial blow speculated to be around $25 million. A source spoke with Yahoo, saying: "A living legend with undeniable charisma, he possesses all the qualities necessary to command the sta.
