ET spoke with 'The Late Late Show' host at the CBS Upfronts presentation in NYC where he revealed Perry 'talked out' her decision to become an 'American Idol' judge.
The 'Late Late Show' host says he and Perry 'talked it all out in the car.'
The 32-year-old singer said she was 'honored and thrilled' to be the first judge announced for the 2018 revival.
The 32-year-old appears on Tuesday's episode of 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show.'
Katy Perry Coyly Addresses 'American Idol' Judge Rumors: I'm Good at 'Constructive Criticism'
ABC announced the 'Witness' singer has signed on to the singing competition show at the network's Upfront presentation in New York City on Tuesday.
'Idol' alum Chris Daughtry also reportedly in talks to be a judge on the revamped competition show, which will debut on ABC in March 2018.
The singing show was on Fox for 15 seasons before ABC announced last week that the show would be returning to TV in 2018.
The 24-year-old 'Malibu' singer says what happened between the pair in the past was for the 'right reason.'
Battle lines have been drawn as 'Idol' alums Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson both join the Carson Daly-hosted competition.
Is NBC throwing down to shut down the competition?
The former 'Idol' judge had nothing but praise for Clarkson and dished on who he thinks should host the 'Idol' revival.
The original 'Idol' winner is rumored to be returning to the show, as a judge on ABC's 'Idol' reboot.
If the rumors are true, the new 'Live' co-host is all for it!
