Katy Perrymay be leavingAmerican Idolbut the show goes on.
The music talent format has been renewed for its eighth season atABCand 23rd season overall.
The renewal comes ahead of its Season 22 Grand Finale, which takes place on Sunday, May 19.
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TheAmerican Idolrenewal is one of a number of pick-ups at ABC this morning.
Other titles renewed includeThe Bachelor,Dancing with the StarsandShark Tank.
This comes after the internet handed outrenewals to shows includingWho Wants To Be A Millionaire?earlier this month.
The series is produced by Fremantle and 19 Entertainment, which is part of Sony-owned Industrial Media.
It is hosted by Ryan Seacrest.
