Would Luke Bryan Follow Katy Perry Into Space? Here’s What He Said

When Katy Perry rocketed into space with an all-female crew, her former American Idol co-judge Luke Bryan was watching, and wondering.

The country star recently opened up about how the moment caught him off guard, and whether he’d ever consider making the same bold leap.

Keep reading to hear his honest (and hilarious) take on space travel, and why it might be a “resounding no” at home.

An Unexpected Morning Turned Space Watch Party

Luke Bryan wasn’t planning on tuning in to his former American Idol co-judge Katy Perry’s space launch, but curiosity had other plans.

“I was doing my morning walk around the farm, which turns into checking Instagram and stuff,” the country star shared during his April 15 appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

“I saw where she was posting on her Instagram that it was happening at 8:30 Central and totally got roped into the moment.”

Bryan, 48, ended up watching the livestream of Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission, where Perry joined an all-female crew aboard the New Shepard rocket in Texas.

“It Could Blow Up,” The Reason He Tuned In

As the launch began, Bryan found himself emotionally invested in the moment.

“They’re in the Rivian, they’re heading to the capsule, and I’m sitting there walking, and it roped me in,” he recalled. “Because when you have a friend, I mean, let’s face it, it could blow up. So I wanted it to not do that.”

Perry’s mission, which included a 10-minute spaceflight with a crew of remarkable women, including Gayle King, Lauren Sánchez, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, and Kerianne Flynn, made headlines for its empowerment message and flawless execution.

Would Luke Go to Space?

Host Jimmy Kimmel didn’t hesitate to ask the big question: Would Bryan follow Katy Perry’s lead and go to space himself?

“I probably would do it just because, I mean, you gotta take that chance,” Bryan admitted.

Kimmel wasn’t convinced. “No, you don’t,” he replied dryly, earning laughs from the crowd.

Bryan acknowledged it wouldn’t be a simple decision at home, joking, “a delicate negotiation” with his family would probably end with “a resounding no.”

Perry Shares Her Perspective on Space

After the launch, Perry, 40, posted a video from inside the spacecraft, showing herself floating upside down in zero gravity. She captioned the post:

“One day when you’re older, will YOU still look up in wonder? Still processing this incredible journey ✨.”

After returning from her Blue Origin space flight, Katy Perry reflected on the emotional impact of the journey. For the pop star, the experience was deeply personal and transformative.

“I think this experience has shown me you never know how much love is inside of you, how much love you have to give, and how loved you are,” she shared after landing.

Perry described the experience as “second to being a mom.” She and fiancé Orlando Bloom share a daughter, Daisy, whom she kept close to heart during the mission.

“Because that’s all my love right there,” she said, referring to her daughter. “And I have to surrender and trust that the Universe is going to take care of me and protect me and also my family, my daughter.”

She also noted that part of her motivation for joining the all-female crew was to set an example for her child. “I wanted to model courage and worthiness and fearlessness,” Perry added.

Perry’s spaceflight comes just months after she stepped down from American Idol, where she served as a judge alongside Bryan and Lionel Richie since its 2018 reboot.

In 2025, country music star Carrie Underwood joins the panel, adding another layer of Nashville flair to the hit show.

As for Luke Bryan, watching Perry blast off may have ignited a little wanderlust of his own. He might just take that chance, one day.

Who Is Luke Bryan? A Quick Look at the Country Star’s Journey

Before becoming a household name on American Idol, Luke Bryan had already made waves in country music with hit songs like “Play It Again,” “Drunk On You,” and “Country Girl (Shake It For Me).”

Born in Leesburg, Georgia, in 1976, Bryan grew up on a peanut farm, raised on classic country records, and with a passion for performing.

A tragic accident that took his older brother delayed his move to Nashville, but with encouragement from his father, Bryan eventually made the leap and began chasing his dream.

He started his career in Music City as a songwriter, penning hits for artists like Travis Tritt and Billy Currington. In 2006, Capitol Records signed him as a solo artist, and he quickly became one of the genre’s biggest names.

Albums like Tailgates & Tanlines, Crash My Party, and Kill the Lights went multiplatinum, solidifying his reputation as a modern country powerhouse. In September 2024, he released his latest album, Mind of a Country Boy.

Since 2018, Bryan has also served as a fan-favorite judge on American Idol, where his easygoing charm and sense of humor have made him a standout personality on the panel.

Conclusion

• Luke Bryan didn’t plan to watch Katy Perry’s launch, but curiosity and concern led him to tune in.
• He was captivated by the moment, especially knowing the real risks involved in space travel.
• While open to the idea of going to space himself, Bryan admits it would take serious convincing on the home front.
• His humorous exchange with Jimmy Kimmel highlighted the tension between bold adventure and everyday reality.
• The event reminded fans of the close bond between former American Idol judges and how their lives have evolved since the show.
• Bryan continues to balance life as a country superstar, American Idol judge, and family man, grounded on Earth, for now.

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