Katy Perry is all set to bid goodbye to singing-reality show American Idol after seven seasons.
The singer made the annoucement about her departure from the realit show during an appearance on the Jimmy Kimmel Live show. When Kimmel quizzed Perry on how long would she be a judge on the ABC talent show, the singer said that she has plans to attending the Rock in Rio music festival in Brazil this fall.
Perry then dropped the bomb, saying, “So I think this will probably be my last season for Idol.”
“I love Idol so much,” she continued. “It’s connected me with the heart of America but I feel like I need to feel that pulse to my own beat.”
Kimmel followed up and asked Perry about what her co-stars, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan, thought of her departure, she said, “Well, they’ll find out tonight.”
“They know that I have some things planned for this year,” she added. “It’s going to be a very exciting year — for all pop star girlies.”
It was in 2018, when Perry joined the reality show, during its revival on ABC. The vocalist mentioned her lack of awareness about the succession plan but highlighted the enduring unity of former judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy, who remained a trio for seven seasons, akin to Perry, Bryan, and Richie. Nonetheless, the original trio’s tenure spanned eight seasons, later expanded with the addition of fourth judge Kara DioGuardi in Season 8.
“I love the show so much but I want to go and see the world and maybe bring new music,” Perry added. “Maybe I’ll come back if they have me one day.”
Perry’s last season on American Idol will be Season 22 which premieres on February 12 on ABC.
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