The popular singing competition is back with a familiar face, as former winner Carrie Underwood swaps the mic for the judge's chair.

Katy Perry revealed if she is still in contact with fellow American Idol judges, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, after she quit the show last year.The 40-year-old popstar was asked about

Katy Perry left American Idol behind, and there was speculation that things were not good between her and her co-stars behind the scenes. She last worked as one of the show’s three judges, along with singers Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie,