Katy Perry Opens Up About Leaving American Idol

The Big Picture Katy Perry shocked the American Idol fan base on February 12 when she announced that she was leaving the competition to get back out into the world and tour. After seven seasons, Perry, 39, who's been a fixture on the new reiteration of the Idol show on ABC, has decided to say "goodbye" to the young hopefuls, host Ryan Seacrest and her fellow judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan after the end of the current season.

Perry, who had nothing but good things to say about the franchise, opened up about how American Idol "healed her heart." She also got emotional while revealing that she and her fellow judges truly do connect with the people who end up living out their dreams on the show. Not only because of the immense talent that the singers, and quite often songwriters, possess but also because they can "really see ourselves in them.

What Do The Fellow 'American Idol' Judges Think About Her Departure? Katy Perry rose to fame in 2008 with One of The Boys, a pop-rock record that included her massive hits I Kissed a Girl and Hot n Cold. Since then, she has been one of the most recognizable names in the pop world. Never one to shy away from the glitz and glam, Perry did bring her love for theatrical antics and stellar outfits to American Idol, which is why the next season will definitely miss the superstar.

There's no love lost between the judges as Perry has a special message for the person who'll take her place. While gesturing to Richie and Bryan, she says that her replacement needs to be someone "who can put up with Luke and Lionel," while following up with an important message "Keep my seat warm." Katy Perry will still be able to shine as a judge on the current season of American Idol as the show is going into the live segment.

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