ABC's "American Idol" judge Luke Bryan, right, will sit out the program's first live show after testing positive for Covid. Judges Lionel Richie (left) and Katy Perry (center) will continue on with Paula Abdul serving as a guest judge.
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ABC's "American Idol" judge Luke Bryan, right, will sit out the program's first live show after testing positive for Covid. Judges Lionel Richie (left) and Katy Perry (center) will continue on with Paula Abdul serving as a guest judge.
Mandatory Credit: Eric Liebowitz/ABC via Getty Images

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Luke Bryan to miss first 'American Idol' live show due to Covid diagnosis

"American Idol" judge Luke Bryan is sitting out the first live show after testing positive for Covid-19, the singer announced on Monday.