American Idol Bobby Bones joins 'American Idol' as in-house mentor for Season 17 11/06/2018 Bobby Bones will serve as "American Idol's" in-house mentor for next year's 17th season of the reality singing competition. 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 Bobby Bones Ryan Seacrest Katy Perry Lionel Richie Luke Bryan
