Bryan has been diagnosed with COVID-19 causing him to take break from work The Georgia native has said that he is doing fine as he recovers at home Bryan revealed his health condition on social media. 'I’m sad to say I won’t be a part of tonight’s first live @americanidol show' 'I tested positive for Covid but I’m doing well and look forward to being back at it soon,' he added That means the singer will be missing the first live performance this season Former Idol judge Paula Abdul, who launched the series with Simon Cowell in 2002, will step in for Bryan