Dr. Luke Joins 'American Idol' As Season 13 Judge (REPORT)

The Newest 'Idol' Judge Is ...
HOLLYWOOD, CA - APRIL 17: Dr. Luke attends the 30th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards at Loews Hollywood Hotel on April 17, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Paul A. Hebert/Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - APRIL 17: Dr. Luke attends the 30th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards at Loews Hollywood Hotel on April 17, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Paul A. Hebert/Getty Images)

UPDATE, 8/27: Dr. Luke will not be joining "American Idol," according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Dr. Luke was lead guitarist on "Saturday Night Live" for 10 seasons. He went on to become a songwriter, producer and owner of two publishing houses, Kasz Money Publishing and Prescription Songs. Dr. Luke co-wrote Kelly Clarkson's "Since U Been Gone" and worked with Katy Perry, Ke$ha, Britney Spears and more of today's top musicians.

Deadline and Us Weekly also assert Dr. Luke will judge "American Idol" Season 13.

Fox declined to comment on the report.

"American Idol" returns to Fox winter 2014.

Before You Go

Randy Jackson

American Idol Judges Through The Years

Popular in the Community

Close

What's Hot