American Idol Katy Perry to reportedly serve as new 'American Idol' revival judge, deal just about done 05/15/2017 Katy Perry is reportedly negotiating a deal to become the lead judge on American Idol when it returns in early 2018. Read More RELATED NEWS 'American Idol' couple Gabby Barrett and Cade Foehner expecting their first childKaty Perry honors late friend and mentor: "I am incredibly grateful"Bobby Bones joins 'American Idol' as in-house mentor for Season 17 TAGS: American Idol The Voice The X Factor Paula Abdul Kelly Clarkson Chris Daughtry Trent Harmon Jennifer Hudson Randy Jackson Adam Levine Jennifer Lopez Scotty McCreery Phillip Phillips La'Porsha Renae Ryan Seacrest Blake Shelton Steven Tyler Carrie Underwood Keith Urban Miley Cyrus Katy Perry Kelly Ripa