Could Katy Perry Be Replaced By Taylor Swift On American Idol?

There’s been a ton of buzz over who will replace Katy Perry ever since the singer announced she was leaving American Idol as a judge.

She’s currently one of the biggest stars in the music industry, which makes it challenging for the reality show to fill her shoes. Still, there’s one female singer out there who could do so, and that’s Taylor Swift.

Taylor Swift Could Be Offered The American Idol Job, But Will She Take It?

According to reports, American Idol will offer Taylor Swift, Katy Perry’s job, but considering everything she’s juggling right now, would she accept it?

After all, in addition to touring, writing songs, and a new album set to release soon, reports also reveal that Taylor Swift is on the cusp of publishing a book she wrote in her teen years.

She’s currently working on the copyrights and trademark for her book and The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD), the name of her latest album. This includes trademarks for merchandise, like jewelry and clothing. Sounds like Taylor Swift might be a tad too busy for the show.

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Other Candidates For Katy Perry’s American Idol Job

While Taylor Swift might be the top pick to replace Katy Perry on American Idol, there are other incredible candidates.

As per a recent report, a show insider indicated that a “return from the past” is possible, with Jennifer Lopez being asked to come back.

While some fans may be eager to see Tay-Tay on the show, JLo would be major news, too. An American Idol insider reportedly noted that fans love nostalgia, and viewers liked Jen (Lopez).

If this is the case regarding “nostalgia”, could OG judges Paula Abdul or Simon Cowell be in the running? Only time will tell. It won’t be easy for the show to replace Katy Perry, but the good news is that they do have plenty of options. Who would you have replace Katy Perry?

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