After KATY PERRY snagged critical raves for hosting “Saturday Night Live” – and her hilarious turn as a wacko prison guard on “Raising Hope” – Fox network honchos hunkered down for hush-hush talks with the blue-haired bombshell, begging her to star in her own series…programmed opposite rival NBC’s iconic skit-com, “Saturday Night Live!”

Fair Warning, LORNE MICHAELS: The Fox-ies figure young hottie Katy can siphon off “SNL’s” desirable younger demographic with what they’re calling “a modernized ’70s-type variety show, where she can act in offbeat comedy skits, as well as sing and dance!”

(OOO-EE! What’s up wid dat?)