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Jelly Roll Boosts American Idol Ratings — But Not All the Judges Are Happy, Says Source
Country star Jelly Roll is a big hit on American Idol, as viewership is way up since he came aboard as artist in residence — but sources say his popularity doesn’t extend to some of the judges.
“Jelly Roll is so warm and friendly, he’s brought this lightness to the whole set,” reveals a show insider. “Almost everyone loves him — he even has [host] Ryan Seacrest joking around, which is a huge accomplishment these days because Ryan’s normally so serious all the time.”
Jelly Roll, 40, helped Idol beat its dominating rival, The Voice, in viewership in a head-to-head battle April 7.
Despite the success, some of the other judges are said to be jealous of Jelly Roll’s impact and all the attention he’s getting.
While season 23 newcomer Carrie Underwood, 42, is a friend of Jelly Roll’s and supports him wholeheartedly, sources say that Lionel Richie, 75, and Luke Bryan, 48, feel threatened by the Son of a Sinner singer.
“They may be polite to his face, but they’re jealous of Jelly’s success and griping to each other that this guy is stealing their thunder,” shares the insider. “Their lousy attitude is becoming a problem for other people who work on the show. No one can understand why Lionel and Luke can’t just be happy that Idol’s been doing great since Jelly Roll came on board.”
Last season, Jelly Roll was a guest mentor and performer, but his role has greatly expanded.
“He lives in Nashville so he’s got a big, rented place in L.A. and he’s been having everyone over,” says the insider. “He has a chef cooking up big meals and they’re all eating together and hanging out late and bonding.”
While Underwood seems to be all in, sources say the other judges aren’t fans.
“Jelly already has a great connection with Carrie because of the country music world,” notes the insider. “They have a very comfortable vibe. He really is as warm and joyful as he seems.
“It’s too bad Lionel and Luke can’t appreciate Jelly Roll and what his presence has done for the show.”
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