American Idol's Nostalgia Night: Paula & Randy Return

0:00On April 28th, American Idol is dialing up the nostalgia for its May 4th episode, bringing back original judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson as Mentors. Paula is also stepping in as a guest judge next to Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. The news dropped during Monday Night Show, linking right back to season 4 when Paula and Randy sat on the panel during Carrie's big win. Fans are buzzing about the human connections here, especially since this ties into the original judging trio that shaped the early years alongside Simon Cowell. It's all under a 20th high school reunion vibe, shining a light on fan favorites from the class of 2006 like Winter Jordan Sparks and Runner Up, Blake Lewis. Catch the Furrowback Action Mondays at 8 p.m. Eastern on ABC, where the past meets the present in true idol style. Entertainment and celebrity news, today powered by AI bringing you was trending.