The return of Carrie Underwood to "American Idol" as a judge has sent shockwaves through the music world, but whispers of a possible pay disparity are adding a new layer of intrigue. While the news of her return is undoubtedly exciting for fans and the show's producers, a recent report suggests that Underwood might be taking a significant pay cut compared to her predecessor, Katy Perry.
An ABC source has revealed that the network and producers were initially hoping to bring Miley Cyrus on board to replace Perry, but her asking price was considered too high, especially given the fact that Perry's hefty salary was considered an outlier.
"Katy's enormous salary was an outlier, and it was that high because ABC was asking for a lot of her time away from making music and performing, more time than she had ever given something other than her own pop career," the source claimed.
So, when Underwood accepted the position, it was reported that she was making significantly less than Perry. But why?
It seems that Underwood's acceptance of a lower salary might be due to a combination of factors, including her genuine passion for "American Idol" and her down-to-earth personality.
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