INDIO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 29: Maren Morris performs onstage during Day 1 of the 2022 Stagecoach Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 29, 2022 in Indio, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Stagecoach)

Maren Morris could potentially replace Katy Perry as a judge on American Idol, a show that once rejected her.

Despite the rejection, Morris has earned royalties whenever contestants cover her songs on the show, which she humorously refers to as “sweet revenge.”  With her experience as a guest judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race and her passion for singing competitions, Morris could be a strong candidate for the role. Reflecting on her past rejection, Morris sees it as a blessing in disguise, acknowledging that it may have been overwhelming for her at a younger age.  Despite the setback, Morris jokes about her American Idol audition experience, finding humour in her journey to success.