“So I wanted it tonotdo that.”
“Like, how much love you have to give.”
The host and Bryan appeared visibly confused as they turned to one another after the clip ended.

Luke Bryan in 2024; Katy Perry after Blue Origin’s short mission to space.Credit:Jason Kempin/Getty; HANDOUT/BLUE ORIGIN HANDOUT/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
“I mean, what do you think wentonin that thing?
Kimmel asked as the audience laughed.
“I mean, it was only 10 minutes!”

Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan on ‘American Idol’.Eric McCandless/ABC
Bryan took a beat before continuing.
“Was there a pre-flight meal?
Did Bezos serve mushrooms on it?

Like, Ireallywant to go to space now!
He added, “It must’ve been quite the euphoric ride through the cosmos, Katy.
Maybe she’ll debrief me on those emotions.”

“Lionel’s lived a full life,” he teased.
“No, I think Lionel…
I don’t think you’re getting Lionel on any space capsule.”
Bryan and Perry were judges together onAmerican Idolfor seven seasons, from 2018 until 2024.
She officially left the reality singing competition after its 22nd season andAmerican Idolwinner Carrie Underwoodreplaced her.
Watch Bryan discuss Perry’s trip to the stars in the clip above.