Katy Perry Will Judge New 'American Idol' Season
Katy Perry announced she is the first confirmed judge on ABC's American Idol reboot. The music competition television series originally aired on Fox for fifteen years, launching the careers of numerous high-profile artists including Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Jennifer Hudson.
"I am honoured and thrilled to be the first judge bringing back the American Idol tradition of making dreams come true for incredible talents with authentic personalities and real stories," said Perry in a statement. "I'm always listening to new music, and love discovering diamonds in the rough – from mentoring young artists on my label, or highlighting new artists on my tours, I want to bring it back to the music."
