Katy Perry Leaving American Idol

Katy Perry dropped a bomb on American Idol fans during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live and revealed that she is leaving the singing competition.  Perry has appeared as a judge on American Idol for seven seasons now, but it looks like the show will be on the hunt for a new super star to sit at the judges’ panel.  Keep reading for all the details, and why Katy Perry is quitting American Idol.

Katy Perry – Is OUT

Katy Perry has received a lot of backlash since she began appearing on American Idol in 2018.  In fact, you have to give her credit for sticking it out this long on the ABC reality TV show. 

After all of the bad reviews and drama behind the scenes, a lot of American Idol fans are surprised she lasted this long.  Although, those Idol paychecks probably made it a little more bearable.

Jimmy Kimmel welcomed Katy Perry to his stage on Monday February 12th to promote the new season of Idol.  If you tune in to the singing competition to watch Perry, this will be the last season she will be judging the competition.

Katy Perry – Announces Idol Exit

Katy shocked the Jimmy Kimmel Live audience and announced, “This fall, in September, I’m going to be doing this huge music festival in Brazil called Rock in Rio… so I think this will probably be my last season for ‘Idol.’  “I mean, I love ‘Idol’ so much,” she continued. “It’s connected me with the heart of America, but I need to feel that pulse of my own beat.”

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American Idol Season 22 is set to return this year, ABC confirmed right before Perry announced her exit that she would be back as a judge, along with Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan.  Ryan Seacrest will be hosting again (obviously). 

Will you be tuning in to American Idol 22?  Are you sad to see Katy Perry leave?  Share your thoughts in the comments below and keep checking back here for more American Idol news and updates.