Katy Perry blasted for tricking ‘Idol’ contestants: ‘Psychological warfare’

Katy Perry is set to be temporarily replaced on 'American Idol' by a "big-time" star. The 38-year-old singer and her 'American Idol' co-star Lionel Richie are both set to perform at King Charles' coronation concert in May, and Luke Bryan has told fans to expect some big-name replacements on the TV show. Luke, 46 - who has been a judge on the show since 2018 - told 'Entertainment Tonight': "It's big time.

Luke Bryan is teasing on who is filling in for Katy Perry and Lionel Richie on American Idol next week while they’re on coronation duty, and the country star tells ET the fill-ins are “big time.”

Luke Bryan is teasing on who is filling in for Katy Perry and Lionel Richie on  next week while they're on coronation duty, and the country star tells ET the fill-ins are «big time.»ET's Cassie DiLaura caught up with the «Play It Again» crooner Friday ahead of his headlining performance at Stagecoach in the California desert and shared viewers will love what the singing competition has in store.«It's big time. It's big time,» Bryan said.

Katy Perry is getting the royal treatment. The 38-year-old pop star revealed she's staying in Windsor Palace when she travels to the United Kingdom to perform for King Charles' coronation. "I’m really excited … I might be posting a lot because I’m gonna be in a castle, for real," Perry told Extra.

said Monday to Extra TV. “I might be posting a lot because I’m gonna be in a castle, for real. This is wild.”Windsor Castle — which is currently the home of Prince William and Kate Middleton — boasts a whopping 1,000 rooms and 484,000 square feet of space and is nearly 1,000 years old.

Orlando Bloom is proud of his fiancée, pop star Katy Perry. During an interview for his new film, "Gran Turismo," Bloom, 46, gushed over Perry ahead of her performance at King Charles III’s coronation concert on May 7. "My girl's going to be singing, that's fun.

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.

A teenage dream come true! Katy Perry couldn’t be more excited to take the stage in front of King Charles III as part of his coronation festivities.

Katy Perry has a very busy schedule. The 38-year-old singer is slated to perform at the concert for King Charles III's coronation on Sunday, May 7 on the grounds of Windsor Castle in England.That same day, Perry will also have to judge the live show of, airing at 8 p.m. ET, leaving many fans to wonder how she'll juggle them both.«You'll just have to tune in and wait and see.

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.

Katy Perry continues to garner criticism from the "American Idol" audience. During last night's show, the "Firework" singer was met with an onslaught of boos for critiquing contestant Nutsa's wardrobe after she gave a showstopping performance of the Grace Potter and the Nocturnals hit "Paris (Ooh La La)."  Nutsa was met with positive feedback from Lionel Richie, who told the singer her energy was palpable, saying, "That was just so wonderful to watch." Perry, who has tangled with Nutsa in the past, was ready with her commentary, telling the Georgia native, "Every time you take the stage it's like you glitter-bomb the stage." "It's like those baby reveal cannons," judge Luke Bryan interjected, referencing gender reveal celebrations. "Listen, I think that one thing that I'd personally like to see from you is not one piece of glitter the next time.

There’s a first time for everything. Katy Perry was booed by audience members on the Monday, April 17, episode of American Idol after giving a performer constructive criticism.

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.

Girls’ night out! Kim Kardashian hit the town with daughter North West, niece Penelope Disick and their pals, who all were captivated by Katy Perry’s Las Vegas residency.

Kim Kardashian took North West, Penelope Disick, and a bunch of their friends out to Las Vegas on Saturday night for Katy Perry‘s concert — and the fam had the time of their lives!

The festivities for King Charles III‘s coronation will be a star-studded affair. Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, Andrea Bocelli and many more are slated to perform at The Coronation Concert on Sunday, May 7 on the grounds of Windsor Castle.

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.