Luke BryanandCarrie Underwoodhave been running in the same country music circles for years, but now that they're co-judges onAmerican Idol, he's learned more about her than ever before. Underwood joined the judges' panel in Season 23 and will be returning alongside Bryan andLionel Richiefor the show's upcoming24th installment.
Bryan recently appeared on SiriusXM'sThe Highwayand revealed something about Underwood that surprised him a bit. "She is the most on-time person you have ever met," Bryan shared. "I'm talking about punctual, dialed in, professional. I'm talking about, like, one minute before … likeBill Belichicktaught her how to show up on time."
The "Drunk on You" singer said he'll be in his dressing room almost ready to go when he looks up and sees Underwood on the monitor, already in her chair. "It's, let's say, 9:03, and there's Carrie. Ready. Looking at her nails," he added.
Both Underwood and Bryan are parents to two sons, and he said he's enjoyed hearing about her family dynamic when they're on set together. "This is our second year that we've started together and just getting to know her and her family dynamic … I mean, having two boys, it's really fun to hear the stories going on around their household," Bryan admitted.
When it comes to Richie, Bryan shared that the legendary singer is a lover of fast food, particularly Burger King. "He's just, like, the best," Bryan added. "He's the best human being on the planet."
There was also praise for hostRyan Seacrest, who Bryan praised for being able to learn scripts and read them on live television. "Ryan has to study these things and study the blocking and the cameras and all that," he pointed out. "So the fact that he has to show up before us and do all that, I mean … it's a lot of work what he does. And you just learn that there's a reason why he's in that role. It's because he knows how to make it happen from day one."
American Idol, Season 24 Premiere, Monday, January 26, 8/7c, ABC
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