At this point, it’s really anyone’s guess as to who will return. Even though Luke Bryan has a great time on the show, it’s hard to tell if he will be up to returning, as well as Carrie Underwood. There’s no word on Lionel Richie thinking about leaving, so he is probably safe. But as for Bryan, all fans really have to do is wait and see:

The country music star recently spoke with Taste of Country Nights, where he opened up about the future of Idol and whether he and his fellow judge Carrie Underwood will be back next season. Underwood joined Bryan and Lionel Richie for Season 23, replacing Katy Perry.

'American Idol' Judge Admits They're Not Certain About Season 24 Return originally appeared on Parade. One American Idol judge is playing coy about their return to the show for season 24. In a recent interview, longtime judge Luke Bryan wouldn't confirm or deny if he had plans to join the panel once again for the upcoming season.