Katy Perryis officially no longer a judge onAmerican Idol.The pop singer is leaving the popularreality seriesafter being a judge for seven years. The “California Gurls” singer was a fan favorite judge alongsideLuke BryanandLionel Ritchie. During the finale of the current season,Perry was gifted with performances of her own songs by the Top 12 ladies and even sang with Jack Blocker. The two sang “What Makes a Woman” by Perry together, and it was a great final episode not only for the season but for Perry as well, who ended up crying later in the show.
To be fair, Perry did cry whenAbi Cartersang the song “What Was I Made For?“byBillie Eilishwritten for the movieBarbie.Which one among us has not cried while listening to that? But still, Perry did not address leaving the series with fans and just made sure to stick to the contestants and the final episode of the season. So we don’t know how she felt on her final night as a judge but she did get a little emotional over Carter’s song.And seemingly loved watching the contestants do a mash-up of her own music as well!
Perry has, in the past, talked about leaving the series. While onJimmy Kimmel Live!, Perry talked with hostJimmy KimmelaboutAmerican Idoland announced there that she was going to be doing a music festival and, in turn, leaving the series. “Well, you know, this fall, this September,I’m going to be doing this huge music festival in Brazil called Rock in Rio.It’s really exciting. It’s a big deal for people all over the world, especially my Brazilian fans,” Perry said, going on to say, “So I think this will probably be my last season for Idol.”
American Idol
Twelve American finalists (six men and six women) compete in a singing contest.
Katy Perry Loves Her ‘American Idol’ Family
In her same interview with Kimmel, Perry talked about how much she loved being a judge on the competition show and how it “connected” her with the audience but that she needs to do her own thing right now. “I loveIdolso much.It’s connected me with the heart of America. But I need to feel that pulse of my own beat.” She also said that she will cry at anything. “I think I will be crying at anything,” Perry said in an interview posted byKABC. ‘It’s been a beautiful journey and I love watching these kids grow and becoming this big beautiful patchwork quilt.”
‘American Idol’ Doesn’t Have to Look Far to Replace Katy Perry
Katy Perry’s imminent exit as a judge on American Idol raises a question. Will a pop star or a former contestant replace her?
Despite her musical commitments, Perry is leaving the door open to return toAmerican Idolin the future.
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