American Idol’s planned triumphant television return has been plunged into chaos as producers struggle to fill the judging panel.
Show bosses shelled out a staggering $25 million to land pop princess Katy Perry, 32, as a panelist on the revival of the hit talent contest.
But TMZ reports producers are still ‘no closer to locking down stars’ to join the singer on the panel, meaning the show’s season 16 launch could be delayed.