Katy Perry has announced that she will be leaving American Idol after seven seasons as a judge. The 39-year-old singer made the announcement during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, stating that this will be her last season on the talent show. Perry explained that she wants to “go see the world” and hinted at releasing new music. Although she didn’t completely rule out a future return to the show, saying “Maybe I’ll come back if they have me one day.” Perry has been a judge on American Idol since 2018.
Perry appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live ahead of the premiere of American Idol’s twenty-second season, where she serves as a judge alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. When asked about how her co-judges reacted to her decision, Perry said they knew she had some plans for the year and that she was creating space for her new projects.
During the interview, Perry also discussed her performance for King Charles III at his televised Coronation Concert in May last year. She recalled running through Windsor Castle to get to filming on time, and accidentally running into King Charles and Queen Camilla. She praised Lionel Richie for convincing them to participate in the segment.
Perry also addressed a viral moment from the Coronation Service in Westminster Abbey, where she was seen searching for her seat. She explained that there was no assigned seating and acknowledged that her large fascinator may have obstructed the view of people sitting behind her.
Katy Perry rose to fame in 2008 with her hit song “I Kissed A Girl” and has since dominated the charts with her music. Her most recent album, “Smile,” was released in 2020. Perry joined American Idol in 2018 as part of its reboot on ABC. During her time on the show, she has faced some controversy, including accusations of “mom shaming” and backlash for kissing a contestant on the lips without his consent. Perry is married to actor Orlando Bloom and they have a three-year-old daughter named Daisy Dove.
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