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The new clip from ‘American Idol’ shows Luke Bryan Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie judging the show while they become victims of a prank that Brad Paisley executed with his country star status. The segment created a hilarious fake audition which included a running joke about ‘hot chicken’ to show viewers the show now features a more cheerful atmosphere.
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The system needed basic installation work but its operation produced complete chaos. Luke Bryan left the room to go to the bathroom but he met with Brad Paisley at a ballroom space which carried the singer’s name. Paisley guided Bryan through a set of ridiculous phrases which he should present to his judging partners when he returned. The objective required testing how much time would pass until Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie discovered something was seriously problematic.
Bryan selected Underwood as his partner for a bench press strength test leading to the start of the prank. The conversation moved forward from that point when Bryan made offensive comments about Michigan and Illinois while speaking to Dylan Holmes who showed confusion and he used the phrase “hot chicken” as a supposed safe word. The strange actions caused Underwood to feel confused while Richie became worried because at one moment he asked about Bryan’s health status.
The audience showed shock first then they burst into laughter when the final reveal appeared. Bryan explained that his unusual speaking style resulted from his “physical trainer” whom he revealed to be Brad Paisley who remained hidden from everyone. Bryan admitted to the audience during his audition that “This trainer’s been telling me everything to say this whole audition.” Underwood’s deadpan response sealed the comedy: “I didn’t think anything was wrong.”
Online users started showing positive reactions to the incident which quickly spread across social networks. People wanted to show how much fun they had during the period. “This is the best!!!,” wrote one viewer, capturing the general sentiment. Another viewer who found the performance highly entertaining said, “So dang funny I love it,” while showing multiple heart and laughing till he cried emojis. The scene where Lionel Richie showed real concern about Luke Bryan’s wellbeing became the main highlight. “When Lionel thought Luke was having an ‘episode’,” a user noted, punctuating the comment with laughter.
The prank created a moment for the judges to show their friendship with one another. “I love this about Luke! He has a good time no matter what!,” observed one commenter. Another praised the entire panel: “I love these three people on idol. They are hilarious.” Dylan Holmes who received the prank treatment participated in the comments by stating, “Loved being a part of this thank yall for having me!” while another user joked about the situation with the statement, “You didn’t even get a golden ticket!”
Kimberly Williams-Paisley the wife of Brad Paisley posted an active response which included an enthusiastic remark that stated “HOT CHICKENNNNNN!!! This was hilarious!” The phrase sparked a small fan thread which hoped to see the phrase turned into a new song. The audience remembered the ridiculous “hot chicken” refrain because one person stated it would “join my list of phrases on repeat.”
People used the comments section to express their feelings about the situation. The segment started a wider dialogue about the show’s musical style which showed its reach when one user stated “You may as well call it County Idol. No diversity. Boring.” Users who supported the country-heavy lineup matched their preferences with the statement which they later challenged. One user made a direct political statement about the participants but another user responded by giving details about Brad Paisley’s political stance which showed his public activities and he argued that friendship can exist despite political differences.
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The prank showed how the show had become more entertaining through its musical performances. “Everything about American Idol feels fresh and fun this year!.” remarked one viewer who shared the same opinion as many others who discovered the clip to be the most impressive part of the show. The reality TV show produced perfect comedy through Luke Bryan’s intense acting and Carrie Underwood’s clever doubtful responses and Lionel Richie’s fatherly protection and Brad Paisley’s sneaky planning. The unscripted teamwork between performers during this moment created a successful formula which benefited both ‘American Idol’ and its viewers. Brad Paisley’s fan interactions are always memorable.