Katy Perry Didn’t Tell Other Judges She’s Leaving ‘American Idol’

Katy Perry just announced she’ll be leaving American Idol, and she apparently did not let her fellow judges know beforehand.

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00:00 Katy Perry just announced she'll be leaving American Idol, and apparently she did not

00:04 let her fellow judges know beforehand.

00:07 Katy Perry became one of three American Idol judges back in 2018 for the show's 16th

00:12 season.

00:13 The star has become known for a number of viral moments from the show, most famously

00:18 when she interacted with this contestant.

00:20 "As I go out by myself, and I look across the water, say all the words, don't cut

00:29 the words off."

00:38 So fans were a little bummed when Perry appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live and shared that she's

00:42 ready for the next chapter.

00:44 "How long do you think you will do this American Idol, this show?

00:48 Is this for as long as it goes?

00:49 Will you go with it?"

00:50 "I think this probably will be my last show, my last season for Idol.

00:54 I mean, I love Idol so much.

00:56 I know, it's connected me with the heart of America, but I feel like I need to go out

01:02 and feel that pulse."

01:03 "The heart of Rio?"

01:04 "That pulse to my own beat, you know what I'm saying, Jimmy?"

01:09 "Wow, what did Luke and Lionel say about this?"

01:12 "Well, they'll find out tonight."

01:13 (audience laughing)