HomeHeard it on the ShowWho will be joining Katy Perry as a judge on American Idol?Who will be joining Katy Perry as a judge on American Idol?Mon, August 21, 2017 by Tessa Snyder SHARE NOW LOS ANGELES - JAN 8: David Hasselhoff at the AXS TV Winter 2016 TCA Cocktail Party at the The Langham Huntington Hotel on January 8, 2016 in Pasadena, CA Is David Hasselholf in talks to be an American Idol judge? Jodi shares this Hollywood Outsider at 30:08 minutes into Monday’s show podcast. According to CONFIDENTIAL Insiders say that reps for David Hasselhoff have been in talks with ABC and production company Fremantle about that possibility. The Hoff was a hit as a judge on “America’s Got Talent,” but lost his contract in 2010. “David is interested in the role and his management have made contact with the show’s executives with a view to working out a deal,” says a source familiar with the situation. Want to hear more? Listen to Murphy Sam and Jodi: On Demand When you follow our podcast on iTunes or the Google Play store, you get exclusive stuff you won’t hear on the show! (It’s FREE to subscribe) And while you’re at it… be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram and subscribe to our YouTube channel.