She will be the highest paid out of the three judges.

lthough there is no exact date for its premiere, American Idol will return next year for its 22nd season, the seventh on ABC.

The judges for the season have been confirmed, with the likes of Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan tasked with choosing America’s future music star.

With the return of American Idol, ABC have had to spend a hefty amount to bring back the judges. Especially Perry, who will become one of the highest paid judges in the history of the show and the highest paid for the new season.

How much will Katy Perry earn as an American Idol judge?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Perry will be the highest paid American Idol judge with a salary of $25 million, making her the highest paid for the new season.

Perry, 38, has been around since Season 16 and producers reportedly had to make a big push to bring her back as a judge.

How much will Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan earn?

Although there are reports that there were tense negotiations with Richie and Bryan, as they were initially offered about $2.5 million, in the end an agreement was reached.

According to reports, Bryan will take home about $12 million, while Richie will earn $10 million, a far cry from what Perry will earn.

Both judges earned $7 million when they first appeared in 2017, practically one-fifth of what the highest-paid judge in history, Simon Cowell, received ($36 million).