Katy Perry Confirms American Idol Exit, Suggests Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan Did not Know

Forward of claiming the upcoming Season 7 of American Idol would “most likely” be her final throughout an look on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Stay’ Monday evening, and suggesting Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie do not know, Perry teased the announcement on her Instagram.

It is huge information for followers of American Idol, and apparently huge information for judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, too. Forward of claiming she was “most likely” performed with the present on Jimmy Kimmel Stay — however most likely after taping — Katy Perry confirmed her exit on her personal Instagram.

Or not less than we will most likely assume that is what she was getting at … except she actually did beat Usher at Monopoly Deal. She framed the information as a sport of “two truths and a lie.”

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Her listing then included her upcoming headline slot at Rock in Rio this September, in addition to the Usher declare and the information this is able to be her final season of Idol. Representatives for the present confirmed the information to TheWrap as nicely, however had no additional remark.

Throughout her look with Jimmy Kimmel, the host requested Perry how lengthy she may proceed with the singing competitors. The unique judging trio of Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson was untouched for seven seasons. They welcomed Kara DioGuardi for Season 8 as a fourth choose after which issues actually began to vary.

At first, Perry hedged the query, telling Kimmel as an alternative in regards to the Brazilian music pageant, however after touting that, she concluded her assertion by including, “So I believe this can most likely be my final season for Idol.”

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“I really like Idol a lot,” Perry continued as the group audibly gasped. “It is related me with the guts of America. However I have to really feel that pulse to my very own beat.” She additionally actually put the emphasis on “Pulse,” no matter that may imply.

Kimmel’s follow-up was to ask what Richie and Bryan thought in regards to the huge change, to which Perry shot again, “Effectively, they’re going to discover out tonight!”

Perry seemingly will not tackle this being her remaining season when American Idol kicks off this Sunday, however because the present progresses towards stay exhibits, it is absolutely to turn out to be a giant subject of conversastion.