“American Idol” desperately wanted Katy Perry to fill one of its vacant judge’s seats, so much so,  they offered her $20 MILLION … but she she still turned it down ... TMZ has learned.
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!!!
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