O’Brien rejected for Idol Gives Back

Conan O’Brien (46) has rejected an offer to appear on Fox’s Idol Gives Back, reports claim.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Conan’s former employer NBC rebuked an approach from “American Idol” production team 19 Entertainment.

The star departed from The Tonight Show following a scheduling row, but is contracted with the network until May.

Conan O’Brien was reportedly among a number of possible candidates to appear on the charity special.