American Idol Judge’s Salary: Here’s How Much Katy Perry and Lionel Richie Earned From the Show
American Idol has been a cornerstone of American television since its launch in 2002. The reality singing competition has helped several talented musicians fulfill their dreams.
With its run spanning over two decades, American Idol has featured some of the most high-profile people in the music industry as its judges. The show initially ran on Fox from 2002 to 2016. And after a two-year hiatus, it resumed on ABC.
Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan as American Idol judges | Credits: ABC
After reviving the show, ABC introduced a new panel of judges, each bringing their star power and musical expertise. This revamp put Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan in charge of picking the best contestants. ABC pays quite a lump sum to all its judges, a trend that continues even as Perry departs from the show.
Even when Fox was airing the show, it was not an uncommon occurrence for...
With its run spanning over two decades, American Idol has featured some of the most high-profile people in the music industry as its judges. The show initially ran on Fox from 2002 to 2016. And after a two-year hiatus, it resumed on ABC.
Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan as American Idol judges | Credits: ABC
After reviving the show, ABC introduced a new panel of judges, each bringing their star power and musical expertise. This revamp put Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan in charge of picking the best contestants. ABC pays quite a lump sum to all its judges, a trend that continues even as Perry departs from the show.
Even when Fox was airing the show, it was not an uncommon occurrence for...
- 5/5/2025
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