With the success of the new panel, with the exception of Randy Jackson, American Idol producers are having a re-think about the line-up and may not renew Ryan Seacrest's contract.
The new season that kicks off this month could be Ryan's last despite his presence on the show from day one.
The Hollywood Reporter claims that money is the problem, and 19 CKx which is the parent company of 19 Entertainment - which produces the show - is not willing to stump up Ryan Seacrest's huge salary.
Ryan, 37, gets paid $15 million to host the show and now they've had enough and will not renew his contract after it expires after the season.
"There's no way FremantleMedia (who also produce Idol) and CKx will continue to pay Ryan when he can be replaced for $2m to $3m," a source told Mail Online.
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