The American Idol finale on Sunday may be Katy Perry’s last time judging the show.
ABC has renewed the singing competition. The official announcement happens today (Tuesday). Yet producers would like to cut costs. They see Katy’s annual $25 million contract as low-hanging fruit.
They’ve started to negotiate new contracts and offered significant pay cuts to the judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan and Katy. It remains to be seen if any of the three will stick around. (Variety)
Contestants Laine Hardy, Madison VanDenburg and Alejandro Aranda will sing for the Idol title.