Katy Perry rejects $20 million American Idol offer

Katy Perry is not interested in judging American Idol. TMZ reports that Perry rejected a $20 million offer. Wow, that's even more than Mariah Carey's $18 million.

It's nice to know that Katy Perry has good work ethic. Sitting behind a desk once a week is a job for lazy people.

From TMZ:

Sources close to the production tell TMZ ... "Idol" pursued Perry relentlessly for weeks, eager to get her to sign on the dotted line. According to our sources, they started the offer at $18 million, but threw even more cash on the table ... $20 MILLION for a one year contract!!!

We're told Katy made it clear ... she was NOT interested and money wasn't the issue.

Sources tell us ... aside from the fact that Katy's schedule made it impossible to do the show ... she just didn't think it was right career choice for her.