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Jennifer Lopez is 'being lined up' for American Idol RETURN after Katy Perry announced her exit - and bosses are even considering replacing Lionel Richie AND Luke Bryan as part of major panel revamp
Fans were left stunned after Perry, 39, confirmed she is stepping down from the ABC show on Monday, leaving a slot open for a new star to join regulars Lionel Richie, 74, and Luke Bryan, 47.
Katy Perry announced her shock exit this week, confirming the the current series of the competition show will be her last - pictured with fellow judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan 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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