‘American Idol’: ABC Hopeful That All Judges & Presenters Will Return, Even Expectant Mother Katy Perry
Peter White Television EditorAmerican Idol finished in an unusual fashion this year with its live shows being filmed remotely as a result of COVID-19.The team behind the music talent competition will be hoping for smoother sailing for its next run in 2021.ABC Entertainment President Karey Burke is also hoping that all of the stars on the show, including Katy Perry, who is set to give birth to her first child this summer, will return.Perry was one of the judges alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan with Ryan Seacrest hosting and Bobby Bones acting as in-house mentor.“I love American Idol and was very proud how they pivoted to the production realities of this season.