Editor-in-Chief, Television
Carrie Underwood replaces Katy Perry as American Idol judge
American Idol has found a new Katy Perry.
Deadline has learned that Carrie Underwood has replaced the I Kissed A Girl star on the judging panel. Underwood, of course, rose to fame by winning the show's fourth season, which aired on Fox before moving to ABC.
She is expected to join Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan on the panel for season 25.
