Despite lower ratings then expected, American Idol is NOT getting canceled by ABC.

Tons of rumors hit social media saying that the show would get canceled this weekend and had millions of fans worried.

According to several sources close to Katy Perry and Ryan Seacrest, the show will be back for another season.

The original story of the show getting canceled was published by the National Enquirer and later posted online by RadarOnline.

The current season is down to its Top 6.

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