The rumor was true; Katy Perry is headed to “American Idol.”
During Tuesday’s upfront presentation, ABC announced that Katy Perry will be a judge on the upcoming sixteenth season (and first ABC season) of the iconic music competition series.
Perry is the first principal confirmed for the show. The host and other judges will be announced soon.
“I am honored 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. “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