Katy Perry Set For ‘American Idol’ Return After Allegedly Being ‘Upset’ By Fan Backlash

Katy Perry will return as a judge for Season 22 of “American Idol” alongside Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. Despite facing controversy and criticism during Season 21, Perry remains dedicated to nurturing the contestants on their path to stardom.

In the previous season’s singing competition, Perry was accused of “mother-shaming” a young mother and was perceived as excluding certain contestants.

Amid the backlash, Perry allegedly felt betrayed by the producers, fearing she was being unfairly portrayed as a “bad judge.”

Read on to learn more.

Katy Perry Will Return For ‘American Idol’ Season 22

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Iconic pop sensation, Katy Perry, is set to return as a judge on the hit TV show “American Idol” for its 22nd Season.

In addition, country star Luke Bryan and legendary singer Lionel Richie will reprise their roles on the judging panel. follow ABCRyan Seacrest will also return to host the singing competition, with auditions scheduled to begin in August.

In the 21st season of the show, Perry faced some controversy because of certain comments made to contestants, but insiders revealed to Page Six tthe “Teenage Dream” singer remains unfazed by the “backlash”.

A source claims Perry is “just doing her job” and is dedicated to nurturing and guiding hopeful singers on their journey to stardom. The source also confirmed that Perry “has a unique sense of humor that may not always translate well on camera,” but his intentions were never malicious.

Insiders describe Perry as more than just a judge; but also a “mentor and friend to the participants.”

Katy Perry’s Judging Skills Have Been Questioned

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Earlier this year, Perry sparked controversy among contestants and fans alike when she was accused of “mom-shaming” 25-year-old mother-of-three Sara Beth Liebe after insinuating that she had been “laying on the table too much.”

Liebe expressed her heartache and frustration in a touching TikTok video, saying, “I think it’s hard enough to be a mother, and it’s hard enough to be a woman.” Unfortunately, the incident caused Liebe to make the difficult decision to withdraw from the competition to prioritize her responsibilities as a parent.

In another example, the “Roar” hitmaker received criticism in April for his response to contestant Nutsa Buzaladze about her sparkly dress.

The singer has told Nutsa that she doesn’t want her glitter the next time she takes the stage, saying, “Nutsa, every time you go on stage, it’s like you’re glitter bombing the stage. Listen, the one thing I want to see from you is not a glimmer of the future. I know it’s going to be tough.”

Later in the season, Perry faced accusations of “pushing” against Wé Ani contestants. The allegations came after Wé Ani survived the elimination round while Perry’s favorite contestant, Elijah McCormick, did not.

Katy Perry Allegedly Wants to Quit ‘American Idol’

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After the mother-shaming incident and subsequent backlash, an insider close to Perry revealed to Daily Mail that the 38-year-old pop star had reached breaking point. They claim that Perry fears he is being unfairly portrayed as a “bad judge” on “American Idol” because of what he believes is deliberate editing by producers.

According to sources, Perry felt betrayed by the publisher, as she believed her comments could have been edited or presented differently to avoid misunderstandings. “Katy is aware of the harsh criticism. Being mocked really upset him. He tries to stay in his lane, do his job, and go home,” the insider shared.

They continued, “He went into it thinking he was going to nurture young talent. For his good intentions to be misconstrued, that’s not what he wanted. He’s accomplished so much in his career and is now seen as a bad reality show judge.”

‘American Idol’ Auditions Will Begin Virtually

MEGAABC recently announced that auditions for the upcoming season of “American Idol” will take on a new format, beginning with an initial round of virtual auditions conducted across the country.

Aspiring singers will have an incredible opportunity to showcase their vocal talent to the producers of “American Idol” in this first phase, aiming to secure their place in the next round, where they will face the judges; Perry, Bryan and Richie.

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