Katy Perry to Join American Idol as Judge

With the departure of Idol Judge Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez, plenty of rumors have been popping up here and there, onto who will replace this judges. 

One singer rumored to be a possible replacement is Katy Perry. But Katy Perry has ruled out a stint as a judge on American idol, insisting the talent show is too much  of a commitment for her at this moment. The pop superstar has confirmed producers approached her and asked if she'd be interested in joining a new look panel - but she had to turn them down. She said, " People have reached out to me about the possibility of being involved, and it's not right for me yet.. It's a real commitment to be on one of those shows."

Reports suggest Perry, will.i.am, Miley Cyrus and Fergie have been considered as possible replacement for current judges Jennifer Lopez, Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler in a bid to compete with rival talent shows The X Factor and The Voice.

Personally, I like that both Steven and Jennifer left the American Idol, Jennifer for me was too goody2x to the contestant, and Steven, well hmmm can't say much about this guy too. I would rather have Jimmy Iovine as suitable replacement.

American Idol without Simon Cowell

First it was Paula now Simon? What would American Idol be without Simon's witty, nastiest, sharp remarks. Maybe it would be something like what Simon would say to a contestant "Boring". Simon would leave American Idol after this season. With Simon's decision leaving, it would be a big threat to the country's top rated TV program. This season as we all know, Paula Abdul has been replaced by Ellen DeGeneres.

But Cowell, with his caustic commentary, has long been seen as the big star of Idol.

Simon said that The X Factor, a talent show he created and which is popular in Britain, will join Fox's schedule next year. Cowell will be a judge on the X Factor and its executive producer. He said it would be difficult for him to do both shows. While he makes a reported $36 million a year to be on American Idol, he own The X Factor and could make much more if the show takes off.

"I was offered a lot of money to stay on," Cowell said. "But that wasn't the reason behind it. I wanted to do something different. I wanted a new challenge."