The singer who joined the show in 2018 announced her departure with gusto on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”, stating, “Something is coming.” Katy Perry is departing American Idol on Monday.
On “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”, the 39-year-old singer and Idol judge Katy Perry revealed that she would leave the show after seven seasons. She hinted on Monday that by the end of 2024, she will be working on more projects, which may include new songs.
“I think this might be my last show, my last season for Idol,” Katy Perry confirmed. She declared her passion for Idol and how it has allowed her to connect to the American pulse, but she also desired to experience that heartbeat at her own pace. “Am I saying that right, Jimmy?” she asked, casting a mischievous glance toward host Jimmy Kimmel.
“Okay, they’ll find out tonight!” was Katy Perry’s response when questioned about the responses of her fellow Idol judges, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, to her departure.
After observing the pair in the studio, she disclosed that her co-judges “know that I’ve been planning things for this year,” raising the possibility of her departure. She said, “So, it’s going to be a very exciting year for all the pop star girls!”
‘Roar’ singer expressed her affection for Bryan, 47, and Richie, 74, adding that Idol was aware of her intention to depart after seeing the two in the studio.
She continued, “They think I’ve been in the studio for a while, so they felt like something was up.” “I love the show, but I want to go out and see the world and maybe bring some new music.”
Kimmel also questioned Perry on whether or not there would be a “coronation ceremony” in which she would hand over her crown and about who would succeed her. In response, Perry joked, “Let’s just say I’m making room for my new wings.”
Alongside judges Bryan and Richie, the musician returned to Idol in 2018 for the show’s original 15th season revival on ABC. ABC said in July 2023 that Perry, Bryan, and Richie will be returning as judges for Season 22, with the first episode scheduled for February 18.
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Katy Perry informed Kimmel that she is open to making a comeback in the series, stating, “Maybe I’ll come back if they’ll have me!” As a joke, she said, “I’m sure they’ll be very happy to have you, and if it comes to the point where you want to come back, I’m sure they’ll kick out whoever took your place.”