‘American Idol’ alum brutally disses Katy Perry’s song: ‘This can’t be same person that eliminated me’

nypost.com:

shared a TikTok where he gave his scathing reaction to her new song “OK.”In the clip, Steven James listens to the track in the car with facial reactions that indicate he’s not a fan.“This can’t be the same person who eliminated me on American Idol 5 years ago,” James wrote over the video, which has over 2.4 million plays.

James appeared on Season 17 of the ABC singing competition series in 2019. It was Perry’s second season as a judge alongside Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie.

James’ video sparked a big reaction from others, some of whom joined in on trashing Perry’s song.“This sounds like it was written for a Degrassi reboot,” one fan wrote in the comments section of the TikTok.“Katy, this is not OK,” another critic wrote.A third person added, “What in the PBS Kids is happening here.”“This is not the same Katy Perry that made teenage dream,” another comment read.The Post has reached out to Perry’s rep for comment.“OK” was released earlier this month as part of the deluxe version of Perry’s latest album, “143.”Perry came out with “143” after she announced she was leaving “American Idol” after seven seasons.“I love Idol so much.

It’s connected me with the heart of America. But I need to feel that pulse of my own beat,” Perry said on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” in February when she shared the news.