For “American Idol,” Katy Perry will soon be the one who gets away.
The “Firework” and “Wide Awake” singer revealed that her time as a judge on the long-running singing competition will end after season 22, which premieres Sunday on ABC. “I think this will probably be my last show, my last season for 'Idol,'” Perry told late-night host Jimmy Kimmel on Monday night.
Perry broke the news after outlining her plans to perform at this year's Rock in Rio festival in Brazil. The pop festival will last several days in September.
“I love 'Idol,'” Perry continued. “It has connected me to the heart of America, but I need to get out and feel the pulse of my own heartbeat.”
Perry will be leaving “American Idol” seven seasons after joining the hit series in 2018. Over the years, the Grammy-nominated singer has helped foster future talent, including recent “Idol” winners Noah Thompson and Chayce Beckham. She began her duties as a judge alongside singers Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan.
Perry has faced backlash several times for his on-air behavior. Just last year, fans accused the singer of supposedly “mom-shaming” and reportedly threatened to boycott the show after she showed off her Elastigirl costume during the Disney-themed episode of the show.
He also made headlines last year for condemning gun violence in the United States when a contestant revealed he survived a school shooting.
Perry joked that she has “some things planned” and added that 2024 “is going to be a very, very exciting year for all the pop stars.” With just two months until 2024, divas Taylor Swift and Beyoncé have already announced new albums. Perry's last release was her 2020 album, “Smile.”
Speaking about Richie and Bryan, Perry said: “I've been in the studio for a while and they realized something was up.”
He also said he hopes to spread his wings creatively.
“I love the show, but I want to go see the world and bring new music,” he said. “Maybe I'll come back if they accept me one day.”
