Amid reports Katy Perry will be paid $25 million to judge the “American Idol” revival, the “Swish Swish” singer says she’s “proud” to be receiving a hefty paycheck for her work.
When asked by WKTU’s Paul “Cubby” Bryant and Carolina Bermudez about the high number, Perry wouldn’t confirm or deny the exact figure, but said, “I’m really proud that as a woman I got paid.”
“And you know why? I got paid, pretty much, more than any guy that’s been on that show, and by the way, I love men. So I’m a paid woman and I’m ready for a beautiful man.”
The 32-year-old “Roar” singer added that she’s “always been in negotiations for several years but that “it’s never been right” until now. “Now’s the time for this remodeling. It’s like it’s perfect,” she said.
Perry also explained what type of judge she’ll be on the panel.
“I’m going to be the same judge I’ve always been. I’m not judgy — I’m constructive criticism,” she explained. “Here’s the thing for me is the reality is I am polite but firm.”
Variety previously reported that Ryan Seacrest is also in advanced talks to join the reboot.