American Idol Chris Daughtry reportedly joins 'American Idol's judging panel for ABC revival 05/15/2017 Chris Daughtry is proud enough of his American Idol roots that he's reportedly decided to join the show as a judge. Read More RELATED NEWS 'American Idol' couple Gabby Barrett and Cade Foehner expecting their first childKaty Perry honors late friend and mentor: "I am incredibly grateful"Bobby Bones joins 'American Idol' as in-house mentor for Season 17 TAGS: American Idol The Bachelor Dancing with the Stars The Voice Kelly Clarkson Chris Daughtry Trent Harmon Taylor Hicks Jennifer Hudson Adam Levine Jennifer Lopez Katharine McPhee Ryan Seacrest Blake Shelton Steven Tyler Carrie Underwood Keith Urban Miley Cyrus Katy Perry Kelly Ripa