What happened to Bobby Bones on American Idol?

What happened to Bobby Bones on American Idol?

He explained all when asked about his absence from the Season 20 promos during a fan Q&A on Instagram. “And some of you noticed, I’m not in the ‘Idol’ promos this season. My contract [with] my new network won’t let me do another show right now,” he wrote.

Why is Bobby Bones leaving American Idol?

The radio personality and “Dancing With the Stars” winner, who became a full-time mentor on “American Idol” during Season 17, revealed via a now-expired Instagram story that he won’t be returning due to a scheduling conflict with another network.

Is Bobby Bones still a mentor on American Idol?

The upcoming 20th season of American Idol will be without Bobby Bones.

Who is replacing Bobby Bones on American Idol?

“Cannot wait for you guys to see the talent they have in store for you,” Allen said in his announcement video. Season 20 of American Idol is set to premiere Sunday, Feb. 27, on ABC. This season, Allen and Rexha replace media personality Bobby Bones, who previously served as an in-house mentor for the past four years.

Will Bobby Bones return to American Idol 2022?

American Idol will have no Bones about it next season. Bobby Bones has revealed that he will not appear on the singing competition show in its upcoming 20th installment after four years serving as its in-house mentor.

Did someone pass away that was on American Idol?

The 23-year-old died Tuesday after hitting the rear of a tractor-trailer that was stopped on the shoulder on a highway. Willie Spence, the “American Idol” season 19 second-place finalist, has died in a car crash in Tennessee. He was 23 years old.