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What doesn\u2019t kill American Idol<\/em><\/a> makes it stronger \u2014 or that\u2019s what the show is hoping by replacing departing Katy Perry<\/strong><\/a> with rock royalty Jon Bon Jovi<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cJon is the undisputed top contender to succeed Katy,\u201d a source exclusively tells Life & Style<\/em>.<\/p>\n \u201cA living legend with undeniable charisma, he possesses all the qualities necessary to command the stage and captivate TV audiences\u201d \u2014 but his \u201castronomical financial expectations<\/a>\u201d reportedly include a $25 million pay stub.<\/p>\n Though a pal says Jon isn\u2019t even in talks to host, an Idol<\/em> insider divulges: \u201cThe crux of the matter is money. To secure a true rock icon of his caliber, one must invest accordingly!\u201d<\/p>\n The \u201cI Kissed a Girl\u201d singer, 39, recently announced her departure from the show so she can return to her \u201cday job\u201d making music. Since then, insiders previously told Life & Style<\/em><\/a>, there\u2019s been no harmony on the Idol<\/em> set as Lionel Richie<\/strong><\/a> and Luke Bryan<\/strong><\/a> clash over who should replace Katy on ABC\u2019s hit singing competition.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s turning into a real claw-fest now that Katy\u2019s leaving,\u201d one source revealed, adding that Luke, 47, and Lionel, 74, have been feuding over who should fill her seat.<\/p>\n \u201cThis has been a very stressful time for Luke and Lionel because they\u2019ve been left in the dark about so much \u2014 there was even talk producers were going to start fresh with a whole new lineup and give them the boot,\u201d the insider said. \u201cThat hasn\u2019t happened, so now the next worry is who will join the show.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n