Brad Paisley Crashes American Idol And Helps Luke Bryan Pull Off A Savage Judge Prank

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  • January 28, 2026
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Brad Paisley helps Luke Bryan prank his fellow judges on ‘American Idol’ (Jimmy Kimmel Live / YouTube)

Luke Bryan And Brad Paisley Scheme To Prank The American Idol Judges

The fan-favorite reality singing show American Idol is set to return for its 24th season. Anticipation for the premiere has been building as the network has released sneak peeks of what is to come.

During a recent visit to Jimmy Kimmel Live, judges Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, and Lionel Richie chatted about the upcoming season of the show. Bryan revealed that he and country star Brad Paisley had “conspired” to play a little prank on his fellow judges while filming.

Luke Bryan, Jimmy Kimmel, Carrie Underwood, and Lionel Richie
Luke Bryan, Jimmy Kimmel, Carrie Underwood, and Lionel Richie talk about ‘American Idol’ (American Idol / Facebook)

During the show’s audition round, the “Drink A Beer” singer wore an in-earpiece through which Paisley fed him lines from a hidden room. He poked fun at an unsuspecting contestant, loudly yelling “PASS” just as the hopeful was about to sing.

Underwood and Richie looked flabbergasted at their fellow judges’ behavior. The former Idol champion even asked,

“Did you take shots on your bathroom break?”

Underwood admits to Kimmel that the “worst part” of the joke was that, even though Bryan was acting unusually, she says she “didn’t think that much of it.” See the hilarious clip in the video below!

Everything You Need To Know About Season 24 Of American Idol

Season 24 of American Idol will premiere on Monday, January 26th, at 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT on ABC. The show has moved to Monday nights from its traditional Sunday night slot. Host Ryan Seacrest and judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan will all return this year.

Known for producing artists like Kelly Clarkson, Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, and more, the series attracts aspiring artists from far and wide, ready to find their big break. For the first time ever, the show has moved “Hollywood Week” to Nashville, Tennessee. Portions were filmed at Belmont University and other nearby locations.

Lionel Richie, Ryan Seacrest, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan on the set of ‘American Idol.’ (Disney/Eric McCandless)

This “Music City Takeover” will highlight Nashville’s importance in the music industry. Additionally, Hollywood Week has been condensed into a single round. This means more intense eliminations can be expected to occur earlier than in previous seasons.

Throughout the season, the show will utilize social media-based voting in addition to the existing voting option to increase viewer engagement in real-time. Get a full recap of all the changes coming to this season of American Idol here!

 

 

 

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