American Idolhas found its new Katy Perry.
Deadline understands thatCarrie Underwoodhas replaced the I Kissed A Girl star on the judging panel.
She is expected to sit alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan on the panel for Season 25.
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The singer has been a target for numerous music competition series includingIdolandThe Voice.
Idol has been keen to bring back some of its former success stories as judges.
Perry, Bryan, and Lionel Richie joinedAmerican Idolin Season 16 when ABC rebooted the competition.
The series is produced by Fremantle and 19 Entertainment, which is part of Sony-owned Industrial Media.
It is hosted by Ryan Seacrest.
