Luke Bryan, a fellow judge on American Idol, has come forward to defend Katy Perry against accusations of bullying contestants throughout the season. Additionally, he has addressed the rumors circulating about Perry’s potential departure from the show.
Key Highlights:
- Katy Perry faced accusations of bullying American Idol contestants during the season.
- Luke Bryan expressed support for Katy Perry and dismissed speculation about her leaving the show.
Katy Perry has faced criticism from American Idol viewers, with accusations of her mistreating contestants lingering even after the season’s conclusion. Oliver Steele, a previous season contestant, recently stepped forward to defend Perry against these allegations. Fellow American Idol judge Luke Bryan has now chosen to stand up for the singer.
Luke Bryan defends Katy Perry
Throughout this season of American Idol, Katy Perry has been called out for allegedly being “rude” and “bullying” contestants. Matters escalated when We Ani’s father publicly accused the singer of being a bully on Instagram. However, Katy’s colleague on the show, Luke Bryan, has voiced his support for her. In an interview with Fox News, Luke revealed, “Katy Perry has been dealing with such challenges throughout her entire career.” He further stated, “We all understand it… I mean, we are judging kids that people at home grow fond of… We can’t expect to be perfect judges all the time.”
Addressing the rumors of Katy’s departure from the show, Luke Bryan clarified that they are mere speculation. He dispelled the uncertainty by explaining, “This season has been particularly tough for Katy, to the extent that some media outlets are reporting that she won’t be returning as a judge next season. But that’s just speculation, especially when her fellow judges have her back, as Luke has demonstrated.”
Luke Bryan sheds light on the judging process
Luke Bryan also shed light on the dynamics of being judges on American Idol. He explained that Katy Perry occasionally faces criticism due to her inclination to “have fun making a TV show.” He elaborated, “You can’t play it too safe in the moment and become so homogeneous that you can’t even crack a joke or create a fun moment.”
The country singer further acknowledged that he and the other judges often find themselves in challenging situations. He stated, “I think as judges, we sometimes get put in difficult positions and have to take the blame.” Addressing the trolling Katy has endured, he expressed, “We are sometimes set up to become targets for vocal critics on social media.” Luke complimented Katy, remarking, “It only makes me appreciate her more, considering the magnitude of scrutiny she has faced throughout her career.”
A recent report from the Daily Mail suggested that Katy would not return as a judge for the upcoming season of American Idol. An anonymous source claimed that Katy felt the show’s producers had “thrown her under the bus” and expressed her desire to step down from her judging role.
Oliver Steele, a finalist in Season 21 of American Idol, has come forward in support of Katy. Oliver took to Instagram, sharing pictures with Katy while defending her reputation. He recalled his nervousness on the show and credited Perry for helping him overcome it. He also acknowledged her role in shaping him into a better musician.