"American Idol" judges, L-R: Randy Jackson, Guest Judge Victoria Beckham, Kara DioGuardi and Simon Cowell at the Denver, Colorado auditions. Photo: Michael Becker / courtesy of Fox.

Now that Paula Abdul officially won’t be judging American Idol, the producers have been calling in several big names to help with the auditions.

The latest additions to the roster of talent that includes Victoria Beckham are singers Katy Perry, Avril Lavigne, R&B queen, Mary J. Blige, Broadway and West Wing actress, Kristin Chenoweth, How I Met Your Mother star, Neil Patrick Harris, Jonas Brother, Joe Jonas and Country Music sensation, Shania Twain.

Look for season nine of American Idol to premiere in January of 2010 on Fox.