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American Idol bosses 'pushing for Miley Cyrus to replace Katy Perry' after judge stepped down - but senior figures 'worry she's too risqué' for the family show
The judge, 39, confirmed she is stepping down from the popular ABC show, leaving a slot open for a new star to join regulars Lionel Richie , 74, and Luke Bryan , 47.
Elsewhere, producers are reportedly keen to reinstate a familiar face - and Jennifer Lopez is the top choice - pictured in 2015 alongside Keith Urban on the panel The multihyphenate had reportedly been plotting her exit from the show since last year, when it was revealed she felt repeatedly 'thrown under the bus by producers' who she believed were purposefully editing her to look like the 'nasty judge.' Considering Perry is currently the highest paid judge with a reported salary of $25 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, the network will certainly need a big check to woo a performer of the same caliber, or an even bigger household name.
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