A 17th season of the series has been renewed for the ABC network, The series, which moved to ABC from FOX, secured an average 2.1 rating among adults ages 18 to 49 for Sunday shows and a 1.9 rating for its Monday shows. According to ‘The Hollywood Reporter,’ the 16th season pulled in fewer viewers compared to its run on FOX, And its profits may be slim because it pays its hosts hefty salaries – like $25 million for
Katy Perry. ‘American Idol’ will continue to broadcast live shows on Sundays until its two-night finale on Monday, May 21.