'American Idol' 's Ryan Seacrest Makes History by Handing Over His Hosting Duties ... Temporarily!

American Idolis making history!

For the first time inIdolhistory, longtime hostRyan Seacrestwill be handing over his hosting duties … but, don’t worry, only for one night!

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During an appearance on Seacrest’s morning radio show,On Air with Ryan Seacrest, Bones, who celebrated his birthday on April 2, opened up about the gift he received from the longtimeIdolhost — a pair of shoes with a note that said, ‘Thanks for filling my shoes.'”

In Sunday and Monday’s episodes, all-star musicians including Ben Harper,Julia Michaels, Shaggy, Lukas Graham, Chris Isaak, Cynthia Erivo,Brett Young, Jason Mraz, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Elle King and Lovely the Band will join forces with the remaining contestants to perform powerful duets.

From there, judgesKaty Perry,Luke BryanandLionel Richiewill determine which finalists will advance to the Top 14 and get the chance to perform for America’s vote.

American Idolairs Sundays at 8 p.m. EST, with five additional Monday night episodes airing now.

source: people.com