Katy Perry Temporarily Leaves American Idol: Who Will Replace Her?
Pop sensation Katy Perry is temporarily leaving her role as a judge on American Idol, with fellow judge Lionel Richie also departing from the competition (Distractify). Big celebrities are set to take their places on the judging panel as fans have called for new talent to judge the show (The US Sun). However, the identities of these big-time stars are yet to be revealed, with Luke Bryan teasing about the new judges during an exclusive interview (Entertainment Tonight).
The departures of Perry and Richie coincide with an episode of American Idol that aired 12 hours ago, with the top 12 contestants performing songs by artists from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (USA Today). This episode featured guest mentor Adam Lambert, who is also a former American Idol runner-up, helping the contestants deliver impressive performances that left Katy Perry feeling threatened by the emerging talent (TooFab).
Since ABC acquired the rights to the reality TV show in 2018, Perry’s wild and eye-catching costumes have been an entertaining part of the show. She also performed at a recent re-opening of New York City’s Tiffany & Co. flagship store, adorned in diamonds amidst her American Idol drama (Page Six).
However, not all has been rosy with Perry’s appearance on the show. She was criticized for being unprofessional and rude during a recent interaction with a contestant, with fans expressing their disappointment (Pinkvilla). Some American Idol fans also called her a bully when she made fun of a contestant’s outfit during the show (SHEfinds).
As Perry and Richie’s time on American Idol comes to an end, judge Luke Bryan has revealed that their “big-time” replacements will be announced soon (Hello! magazine). The anticipation certainly has fans excited to see who will step into their shoes and continue to shape the careers of aspiring musicians on the famous show.
