Katy Perry may be leaving American Idol but the show goes on. The music talent format has been renewed for its eighth season at ABC and 23rd season overall.
The renewal comes ahead of its Season 22 Grand Finale, which takes place on Sunday, May 19. In February, Perry revealed that she was leaving the show after this season.
The show is now looking for her replacement to sit alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryant on the judging panel. Deadline hears that there have been conversations with a number of high-profile stars but there is no deal for Perry’s replacement.
Jon Bon Jovi, who has been promoting the Hulu docuseries Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story, is a guest mentor for the finale.
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