American Idol Katy Perry on 'American Idol' judging role for revival: I'm going to be more Simon Cowell than anything 08/24/2017 Katy Perry admits she'll probably be the harshest and most honest judge on the panel when American Idol returns to ABC. 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: America's Got Talent American Idol Kelly Clarkson Simon Cowell Chris Daughtry Jennifer Hudson Ryan Seacrest Carrie Underwood Keith Urban Katy Perry Charlie Puth Lionel Richie Luke Bryan
