Miley Cyrus’ High Demands End Deal to Replace Katy Perry on ‘American Idol’

Miley Cyrus was the top choice to replace Katy Perry as a judge on American Idol, but negotiations failed due to financial constraints.

According to Life and stylea source shared that the show’s organizers are watching the show Flower crooner to add her to the panel, but her whooping salary demands became a barricade.

The source suggested that backup singer Carrie Underwood will take the judge’s seat vacated by the judge Dark horse singer.

“It is common knowledge internally that Miley Cyrus was the network and producers’ first choice to replace Katy, but adding to Katy’s already high salary was never on the table,” a network insider said.

The Before he cheats The singer struck a deal to receive $12 million for the show along with fellow judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan.

“Carrie really wanted to do Idol,” a source revealed.

The source added: “Money wasn’t a big motivation for her, it was more about forgoing touring and being able to spend more time with her family.”

Producers are still wondering what could have happened to the film Wrecking ball singer as insider stated, “Miley would have brought a lot of Katy-esque sass to American Idol.”

They continued, “Carrie is more reserved and will be nicer to the contestants. But Idol still got the big name they wanted – and at a price they could swallow!”

Note: Carrie won the American Idol fourth season in 2005.