Katy Perry blasted for being 'condescending' on 'American Idol' folllowing mom-shaming drama

Katy Perry and Luke Bryan were criticized by "American Idol" viewers after they chose to encourage people to vote rather than give a contestant feedback after a performance. Instead of responding to We Ani's performance of "Skyfall," Perry and Bryan apparently emphasized that America should be voting for their favorites, which led some viewers to call the judges out for being "rude." "Normally, nothing Katy Perry says bothers me as she's just known for her sense of humor and quips. Bit [sic] her dissing of We Ani? THAT was just rude," one user wrote on Twitter.

Katy Perry is in hot water again this American Idol season!

igniting the light and letting it shine.Katy Perry was booed on “American Idol” Monday night for trying to dim a contestant’s sparkle.The 38-year-old “Firework” singer advised “Idol” hopeful Nutsa, 26, to switch up her glimmering silver dress, matching boots and pop diva dance moves for a more stripped-back show after the contestant performed a high-energy cover of “Paris (Ooh La La)” by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals.“Nutsa, every time you take the stage it’s like you glitter bomb the stage,” Perry started her critique.“Listen, one thing that I would like to see from you is not one piece of glitter the next time. I know that is going to be hard.”“Liner, maybe. Just the [glitter] eyeliner,” Nutsa compromised on the feedback.

Prince Harry's plans to ditch King Charles' Coronation concert means he will also avoid an awkward run in with Katy Perry who is set to perform at the gig. The Duke of Sussex will be present at the official crowning ceremony but has told his father he will not be staying for the weekend of celebrations afterwards.

Hot and cold! Katy Perry has had her ups and downs throughout her American Idol tenure, going viral for impressive performances and controversial comments.

l, host Ryan Seacrest announced that one contestant had left the competition.«Now recently, one of the top 26 decided to bow out of the competition so we turned to the judges' first alternate,» Seacrest shared, introducing returning performer, 16-year-old Paige Anne.But viewers were curious about which singer left the competition after the show didn't announce or feature the artist.The singer in question is 19-year-old California-based musician Beckett.Beckett, whose full name is Beckett McDowell, is the son of actor Malcolm McDowell and his wife, Kelley Kuhr.Early Tuesday morning, Beckett took to his Instagram to confirm online speculation that he competed ondespite the show not featuring any of his performances.«To all of you wondering, yes I was on @americanidol and I made the top 26,» Beckett wrote on Instagram, sharing a photo of himself holding up a golden ticket. «I'm not going to say why I didn't decide to continue in the competition but what I will say is that it was my choice.

Katy Perry experienced a first during Monday night’s “American Idol”. The 38-year-old judge was audibly booed by the audience during her critique of performer Nutsa.

Katy Perry experienced a first during Monday night's. The 38-year-old judge was audibly booed by the audience during her critique of performer Nutsa.Nutsa, a 25-year-old singer from Tbilisi, Georgia, gave an energetic performance of «Paris (Ooh La La)» by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals while competing in the show's Top 26 in Hawaii.«Nutsa, every time you take the stage, it's like you glitter bomb the stage,» Perry told the singer. «Listen, I think one thing I personally would like to see from you is not one piece of glitter the next time.

When "American Idol" was revived in 2018 on ABC, it came with a new judging panel that included Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. It was a fresh start for the show on a new network, but over the past few months, "Teenage Dream" singer Perry has been under fire for harsh critiques, earning her comparisons to the original "mean" judge, Simon Cowell. The most notable instance of Perry’s so-called harsh judgments came in March, when she was accused of "mom-shaming" contestant Sara Beth Liebe in the audition room.

Nutsa Buzaladze, one of the contestants in the Top 26 on American Idol this season, tearfully apologized to judge Katy Perry in the moments leading up to her final judgment.

“psychological warfare” on the initially crestfallen contestants.This fresh wave of criticism comes after Perry, 38, was told “bye-bye Katy” last week for being “rude and condescending” to other contestants last week, hot on the heels of being accused of “mom shaming” 25-year-old Sara Beth Liebe into quitting the show. Perry has been a constant source of controversy this season due to her allegedly harsh comments toward contestants — despite the fact that the formative success of the singing competition hinged on original judge Simon Cowell’s infamously blunt critiques.In Sunday’s episode, the top 48 were pitted against each other in front of a live band before being narrowed down to the show’s top 24.

Former American Idol contestant Sara Beth Liebe is way over the drama with judge Katy Perry!

Katy Perry made a bit of a fashion statement amid her "mom-shaming" controversy on "American Idol." The singer wore a baseball cap with the word "MAMA" stitched on it on Monday, the day after contestant Sara Beth Liebe, who fans accused Perry of "mom-shaming," decided to leave the competition. Perry wore the hat while out shopping in Montecito, California, in an overall dressed down look, consisting of a gray sweatshirt, joggers, and rose-tinted aviator sunglasses. The 38-year-old is a mom to a daughter, Daisy Dove, with her fiancé, Orlando Bloom.  Meanwhile, Liebe, who opted to leave the show during Hollywood week to be with her family, took to her social media to put the controversy to bed.

on social media for being “rude and condescending” to contestants who struggled with their duet during the show’s “Hollywood Week.” This second wave of backlash comes hot on the heels of Perry being accused of “mom-shaming” contestant Sara-Beth Liebe, 25, into quitting the show.Perry, 38, has been slammed in the past for allegedly harsh comments toward contestants — despite the fact that the initial success of the singing competition hinged on former judge Simon Cowell’s infamously blunt critiques.The controversy continued after Tuesday’s episode, in which contestants Carina DeAngelo, 25, and Nutsa Abuza, 25, struggled throughout their rehearsal time to find the same rhythm.At one point, DeAngelo was left alone after Abuza left the rehearsal space for bed despite her friend wanting her to keep practicing.“It hurts my feelings when someone doesn’t take it as seriously as I do,” said DeAngelo. “Hollywood week is not a joke, it’s like Hunger Games or something.”Abuza returned to her friend and the duo kept working on their version of “I Put a Spell On You” till 3:20 a.m but even then DeAngelo was not satisfied.“I just want to f–king sound good and it doesn’t right now,” said DeAngelo.

another shocking early exit from the competition, Monday night's episode of was filled with tears and heightened emotions from contestants and judges alike.Two breakout performers from the ABC music competition show — Kaya Stewart, the daughter of Eurythmics singer Dave Stewart, and Fire, a single mom and stripper fighting to earn her second chance — were paired up to perform a duet. And though the duo appeared to hit it off right away, things went south when Kaya got sick and wasn't able to learn the arrangement and music in time for their performance.Kaya and Fire took to the stage together and Kaya announced, «I realized I wasn't able to give 100 percent, so I've decided to not perform,» much to the judges' shock.She confirmed that her decision not to perform meant she was exiting the competition.«I have to leave, I'm sorry.

Wow! Sara Beth Liebe was a fan favorite for a lot of American Idol viewers. Not just because of her amazing voice but because she became a hero to a lot of young moms by standing up to criticism!

Sarah Beth Liebe shocked American Idol viewers and the judges Sunday when she announced she was exiting the reality competition during the first episode of Hollywood week.

Katy Perry and former “American Idol” contestant, Sara Beth Liebe, appear to be on good terms after Liebe expressed last month that she felt hurt by Perry’s “mom shaming” comment during her audition.

Mother to mother. Katy Perry tried to convince American Idol’s Sara Beth Liebe to stay on the show after the contestant previously claimed the “Roar” singer mom-shamed her.

Katy Perry is abstaining from alcohol at the moment.