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Meghan Trainor 'begged' for Katy Perry's spot as 'American Idol' judge: 'That is my dream job'

Meghan Trainor has revealed that she "begged" to take Katy Perry's place on the judging panel of "American Idol." The singer, who has been a judge on the show since 2022, admitted that she had her sights set on the position for a long time. Trainor told Entertainment Tonight that she had been "obsessed with the show" since she was a child and "that is my dream job." She even went as far as to say that she was "pleading" with the show's producers to give her the opportunity. "I called them up and I begged them and I was like, 'I will do anything,'" Trainor said. Trainor's passion for "American Idol" is evident in her work on the show. She has been praised for her honesty and encouragement of the contestants, and she has also proven to be a valuable asset to the judging panel. It's clear that Trainor is enjoying her time on the show and she's certainly making the most of her opportunity.

Summary

"Meghan Trainor, a judge on 'American Idol' since 2022, has admitted to being obsessed with the show since childhood and begged the producers to let her join, replacing Katy Perry. She is passionate about the show and has been praised for her honesty and encouragement of the contestants. "

Updated at: 06.16.2024