While attending iHeartRadio’s iHeartCountry festival last weekend, Jelly Roll was told that Perry wants to see him be her replacement. “I love you, Katy Perry,” he told E! News in response.

Meghan is the perfect replacement for Katy for many reasons. American Idol season 22 mentor Meghan Trainor wants to take Katy Perry's place ... season 22 mentors Jelly Roll and Jon Bon Jovi.

Amid the search for Katy ... Amid her departure, she also weighed in on who would join the judges' table, noting that while she loves Jelly Roll, she'd like to have a woman replace her.

When Katy Perry announced her departure from “American Idol ... new addition to “American Idol” this season, with Jelly Roll coming on board the ABC show as the show’s first artist ...