Katy Perry Gets Booed on American Idol After Rude Comment About Contestant
It looks like Katy Perry just can't help but upset the show's fans.
The 21st season of the reality singing competition has quickly become one of the most notorious in recent history, and not for the right reasons.
Katy Perry, who has been a judge on the show for six seasons, has been stirring up controversy since the audition episodes.
She has already mom-shamed a contestant for having three children at 25 and misled two singers into thinking they failed to make the Top 24. However, Perry is showing no signs of stopping.
In a recently aired episode, Perry once again found herself in hot water, prompting the audience to boo the superstar singer for her hurtful comments. In this episode, Nutsa Buzaladze took the stage, only to be criticised by Perry for her appearance.
‘Nutsa, every time you take the stage, it's like you glitter bomb the stage. Listen, I think that one thing I personally would like to see from you is not one piece of glitter the next time. I know that's gonna be hard,’ Perry said.
The audience immediately booed Perry for the first time in American Idol history. Although the other judges tried to make light of the situation, Perry appeared visibly disturbed and carried on with her rant about how Nutsa needed to change.
Fans are puzzled about why Nutsa's appearance bothers Perry so much and how performing in different attire would help Nutsa win the competition.
Ultimately, fans believe Perry should reassess her approach to judging this season, as her unsavoury antics have made watching American Idol nearly unbearable.
Viewers feel the show should be a platform for nurturing talented singers, not bullying them. Perhaps the producers will address this issue in future episodes.
American Idol Season 21 Episode 13 will arrive on ABC on 23 April 2023.