MEGHAN Trainor was left begging to take over as a judge on American Idol after Katy Perry’s departure.
The I Kissed a Girl singer left the show after the 22nd season.
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Meghan, 30, appeared on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, talking about her “dream job”.
“I did every interview in the world and said this is my dream job and I emailed three amazing people who work in that world,” she revealed.
The Me Too singer added, however, that these people “really don’t have a full voice, but I begged them.”
While it’s unknown who will take Katy’s place after she leaves the show, Meghan has a leg up on the competition.
She has hosted international iterations of the competition series, and both Luke Bryan and host Ryan Seacrest have previously said she would be a good fit for the show.
Ryan, 49, speculated about the Massachusetts native’s appearance on the show in an interview with Entertainment tonight.
“She was very good,” he said.
“Meghan is also a super talent and has a great sense of humor. She is fun and spontaneous.”
Lucas, 47, agreed.
“I think Meghan has always been really fun. You know, that’s her brand, to have fun. [She’s] very witty then certainly.
Meghan has not yet been chosen, however.
“I begged for this job,” she told Andy, 56.
“I haven’t gotten any updates so check my emails, but this is my dream job. I want to drive to work on American Idol and then drive home.”
Katy, 39, serves as a judge alongside Luke and Lionel Richie.
Who are the previous American Idol winners?
Past American Idol winners include:
Kelly Clarkson (2002)
Ruben Studdard (2003)
Fantasia Barrino (2004)
Carrie Underwood (2005)
Taylor Hicks (2006)
Jordin Sparks (2007)
David Cook (2008)
Kris Allen (2009)
Lee DeWyze (2010)
Scotty McCreery (2011)
Phillip Phillips (2012)
Candice Glover (2013)
Caleb Johnson (2014)
Nick Fradiani (2015)
Trent Harmon (2016)
Maddie Poppe (2018)
Laine Hardy (2019)
Just Sam (2020)
Chayce Beckham (2021)
Noah Thompson (2022)
I Am Tongi (2023)
She announced her imminent departure from the show in February, amid widespread criticism from viewers.
TAKING KATY’S PLACE
In the months since her announcement, rumors have swirled about who would replace her.
There were rumors that Kelly Clarkson, who won the first season of American Idol, would be in the running.
She set the record straight in her own interview with Entertainment tonight.
“I can’t do this, just because I promised my children,” she said.
“I was like, ‘I want to be there as long as I can.’ And that would put me in L.A., which is why I had to leave The Voice, because I love that team and I miss them so much.”
Kelly, 42, said she is putting her children — River, nine, and Remington, eight — first, doing her best to be present in their lives.
“I wanted a life for us. And we enjoy the park every day and have fun with each other,” she said.
“As a parent – people understand this – you only have a certain amount of time before they don’t want to hang out with you anymore. [I can’t do Idol]. Are my kids.”
MEGHAN’S DREAM
This isn’t the first time Meghan has spoken about her American Idol dreams.
Earlier this month, she appeared alongside her husband, Daryl Sabara, and brother, Ryan Trainor, on the ET show. Pouring the E-Tea.
Her Spy Kids star husband asked if she would be interested in taking the job during the appearance.
“There’s nothing I want more in life than to be a judge on American Idol,” the All About That Bass singer said.
“This is my biggest bucket list dream come true. Please, please consider me on your show. Please, American Idol! Please! I’m ready. Okay, yes, I would love to.”
“That was good. That was good, Daryl replied.
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