Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan will return for the new series of 'American Idol'.
The trio have signed up to reprise their roles as judges on the show, with host Ryan Seacrest also returning.
Karey Burke, president of ABC Entertainment, said: "'American Idol' has always been able to bring people together, entertain and inspire - and I am so proud of how this show continued to deliver joy and laughter into people's homes during a time when we needed it the most.
"There is no one who we feel more confident about leading us into a new season of high notes than Luke, Katy, Lionel and the incomparable Ryan Seacrest."
