Katy Perry may have been axed from Sesame Street, but the star is now set to make a cameo on cartoon series The Simpsons.The California Gurls hitmaker, who was dropped from the the hit children's TV show for wearing a low-cut dress, will reportedly be turned yellow for a one-off appearance in the animated show to air in the US on 5th December.

Perry will join Homer Simpson and Co as the girlfriend of local bartender Moe, and will also lead the cast in a Christmas sing-a-long spoof of Xmas carol The 12 Days of Christmas.

The Simpson's executive producer, Al Jean, revealed to Entertainment Weekly magazine: "In the wake of Elmo's terrible betrayal, The Simpsons puppets wish to announce they stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Katy Perry."