Katy Perry quits American Idol after the upcoming 22nd season of the hit singing reality TV show.
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Katy Perry Quits American Idol: Announces Publicly On The Jimmy Kimmel Show
Katy Perry, the beloved pop star and judge on “American Idol,” has announced her departure from the show after serving as a judge for seven seasons. The California Gurls singer has been on the hit ABC talent show since 2018.
The news was revealed during an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” where she shared her decision and the reasons behind it. Speaking on the show airing Monday (12.02.24) evening, she said: “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.” “So I think this will probably be my last season for ‘Idol’,”concluded Perry.
Love and Gratitude For The Show, judges and Fans
While the audience was a bit disappointed and shocked on her announcement, the singer, songwriter and TV judge went on to express her gratitude to the show and fans.
Perry expressed her love for the show, stating that it had connected her with the heart of America, but she felt the need to “feel that pulse of [her] own beat.” She also hinted at her upcoming projects, including a performance at the Rock in Rio music festival in Brazil, which she described as a “big deal for people all over the world, especially [her] Brazilian fans”
The host kennel asked whether her co-judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie are aware about her decision, the 39 year old singer said “They’ll find out tonight!”
While Perry’s co-judges, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, are said to be unaware, her decision to call it quits won’t come out as a shocker for them. She expressed her love for them and the show, but also her desire to explore new ventures. “Let’s just say I’m creating space for my new wingspan…I love them so much. They figured. I’ve been in the studio for a while. I love the show so much but I wanna see the world and maybe bring new music!”,said Katy.
Later, after the show she shared the news through an Instagram post. The Daisies” hitmaker captioned it as:
“Let’s play two truths and a lie:
1. I beat @usher at Monopoly Deal.
2. I’m headlining Rock in Rio this September.
3. This is my last season on @americanidol.
Tune in to @jimmykimmellive to find out 📺”
The departure of Perry, who joined the show in 2018, marks the end of an era for the current judging panel, as she, Bryan, and Richie have been a trio for seven seasons, the same duration as the original panelists Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson.
Future Plans of Katy Perry After Leaving American Idol
Katy Perry has exciting plans for the future, including a performance at the Rock in Rio music festival in Brazil in September 2024 as she stated on the show.Besides that, Perry has hinted at working on new music and plans to be back in the studio. She mentioned that she had been writing a lot, particularly from a place of love following the birth of her daughter, Daisy Dove Bloom.
Perry’s last studio album, “Smile,” was released in 2020, and she expressed her intention to celebrate the world she has built with her songs and to be responsible for her daughter’s life before making her return to the music scene. She also reflected on her Play Las Vegas residency, which is coming to a close, at the Resorts World Theatre. The mom to one expressed the joy and positive energy she experienced during the shows.
Furthermore, there are indications that she may be planning a world tour to accompany the release of her new album. While specific details about the new album and tour are still emerging, Perry’s fans can look forward to her upcoming music projects, as she assured that she will be back, but she wants to “get this right.”
Navigating Through Controversies on The Show
Perry’s time on “American Idol” was not without its share of controversies, including criticism for her treatment of a contestants. The singer had faced with accusations of “mom-shaming” and being “condescending” towards contestants. Her coaching style and comments led to tension and backlash from fans, with some accusing her of engaging in “psychological warfare” with contestants.
The singer dejected stating how the producers could have avoided showing her in negative light on the show. According to an insider report, “Katy feels like [the producers] threw her under the bus,” Despite the trolling, Perry remained a beloved and influential figure on the show.
While the news that Katy Perry quits American Idol marks the end of an era, it also signals an exciting new chapter in her career, with the promise of new music and creative ventures on the horizon