Why did Katy Perry leave American Idol? That’s the question on American Idol fans’ minds as the new season kicks off without the singer. Katy became a fixture on American Idol when ABC rebooted the show.

The 'American Idol' crew is allegedly happy about Carrie Underwood taking over for Katy Perry in season 23. Here's what an insider alleged.

Carrie Underwood is allegedly making a lot less money to judge 'American Idol' Season 23 than Katy Perry made. Here's what an insider said about the country star's payment.

Carrie Underwood's choice to perform at the inauguration might make for a tense 'American Idol' season with fellow judge Lionel Richie. Here's what a source shared.

Katy Perry has officially left 'American Idol' after seven seasons and has been replaced with Carrie Underwood. Fans want to know why.

American Idol fans got their first real glimpse of Carrie Underwood as Katy Perry’s replacement during the American Idol audition special that aired on the 2025 TV schedule after the Academy Award winners were announced Sunday night,

Lionel Richie's impressive net worth comes from the singer's decades-long music career and his seven-year run as an American Idol judge.

Though Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan just kicked off their eighth season behind the iconic American Idol judge’s desk, they told Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday night (March 5) that newcomer Carrie Underwood is already shaking things up just one week into her tenure.