American Idol 'American Idol' judge Katy Perry: We're seriously wasting our time if we don't find another major star 01/09/2018 American Idol is desperate to get back to its glory days of pumping out chart-topping artists when the show returns to ABC this year. 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 Kelly Clarkson Simon Cowell Chris Daughtry Jennifer Hudson Adam Lambert Scotty McCreery Ryan Seacrest Carrie Underwood Katy Perry Lionel Richie Luke Bryan
