Katy Perry takes break from ‘Idol’: Alanis Morrisette, Ed Sheeran are replacements

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waging “psychological warfare” on contestants.Don’t get your hopes up, haters: Perry and co-judge Lionel Richie are only out temporarily as they head to the UK to perform at the coronation for King Charles III.

Sheeran, 32, and Morrissette, 48, were announced as the “big time” guest judges on Sunday’s episode of “Idol” and will join country star, Luke Bryan, as the competitors are whittled down to the top 5.

Perry’s hiatuas from the show comes as several fans have slammed the 38-year-old for her rude on-stage behavior.“Next week some huge happenings, Lionel and Katy are off to the UK to perform in the coronation of King Charles III,” said host Ryan Seacrest, 48, to applause from the audience. “What an honor.” Seacrest then asks the judges and audience members if they would like to find out who will be filling in for Perry and Richie, to which they both agree. “I am so excited to be mentoring you and hearing your interpretations of my songs,” gushed Morrissette in a pre-recorded video. “And surprise, I will be guest judging with Luke as well!” Sheeran also expressed his joy over being asked to judge. “I cannot wait to guide you through this stage of the competition and career,” said the “Bad Habits” singer who revealed it was his first time judging on the show. “I hope you are having a great time and see you very, very soon.” The Post reached out to both Sheeran and Morrissette for comment.

Seacrest revealed that each star will also perform one of their own hits, with Sheeran singing his new single “Boat,” while Morrissette belts out one of her classics.Bryan initially teased the appearance of the duo by saying that a couple of “big time” Hollywood stars will be filling in.“It’s big time.