Katy Perry Unfazed By ‘American Idol’ Backlash, Taking Break?

ByChanel Adams
Katy Perry Wears Purple Metallic Coat [Source: YouTube]

Katy Perry is unfazed by the American Idol backlash. She is reportedly taking a break from the show. However, she’s certain that she will retain her position as judge after this season. Keep on reading to learn more.

Katy Perry is unfazed by the backlash

The pop star continues to get backlash for her treatment of the contestants this season. Katy Perry is unfazed despite some fans vowing not to watch the rest of this season. Viewers called her out for “bullying” and “shaming” the contestants. Others think she’s been “dismissive” or “losing all credibility” as a judge.

An insider told Page Six that Katy Perry isn’t buying into the criticism. She just wants to focus on her job as a judge. Katy first signed on with American Idol in 2008 for $25 million, which is more than her fellow judges. Over time, she’s gotten harsher with the contestants.

Katy Perry [Source: YouTube]
[Source: YouTube]
“Katy isn’t fazed by the backlash,” an insider told Page Six. “This has been a rollercoaster season with a lot of great talent, so she is just doing her job.”

Katy Perry received the most backlash for her treatment of 25-year-old Sara Liebe. She joked that the mother of three has been “laying on the table too much.” Katy dramatically collapsed on the table as she said that. Sara made it clear that she felt uncomfortable during the audition. She was also one of the first contestants to leave the competition.

The “Teenage Dream” singer also got booed for the first time. Katy Perry admitted that the moment excited her. She loved being booed. Viewers are making it clear that they don’t care for her judging style. The source told Page Six that people don’t understand Katy’s sense of humor.

“She’s a mentor and a friend to the contestants,” the insider explained.

Staying silent on AI backlash

In the meantime, Katy Perry hasn’t publicly spoken out about the backlash she’s received. Some fans have called for her to apologize to some of the contestants she treated poorly. That has yet to happen. Rumors swirl that Katy could take a break from the show after she performs for King Charles III’s Coronation this coming weekend.

Katy has suggested that she may take a longer break. She will perform at the big event alongside fellow judge Lionel Richie. The judges will be temporarily replaced during Sunday’s broadcast of American Idol. Ed Sheeran and Alanis Morisette will join Luke Bryan. Fans will get a taste of how they stack up to Katy and Lionel amid the backlash.

What are your thoughts on Katy Perry being unfazed by the backlash? Does this surprise you? Do you think she should be bothered? Sound off below in the comment section.

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