Katy Perry Thinks Jelly Roll Would Make Good 'American Idol' Alternative

In fact, Katy was so impressed with JR she quipped he could run for president and even become her pastor — and she’d totally buy it!

But when it comes down to it, Katy’s looking for a “truth teller” to take her spot — and someone who doesn’t get tangled up in online comments, a game she knows all too well.

Katy explained being a female with an opinion and being the boss sometimes came with the “B-I-T-C-H” label … so her successor needs a strong sense of self, which she believes Jelly Roll has. He recently appeared on an ‘Idol’ episode, and clearly left an impression.

Confidence isn’t something JR lacks — dude speaks his mind and then some, on several different topics, in fact.. Anyway, unclear if Katy has much of a say on this (probably not, TBH) but she’s at least weighed in with a name now.