Katy Perry left close to tears on American Idol a week after 'mom-shaming' criticism
hellomagazine.comKaty Perry and Luke Bryan were left in tears after one American Idol hopeful - Cam Amen - left it all over the stage during his audition.In a clip from this Sunday March 26's episode, Cam sings his version of Leonard Cohen's classic 'Hallelujah', and also revealed he grew up in foster care before he raised his brother and sister when he turned 18.
Katy was visibly emotional as Luke had tears in his eyes, and the pair along with Lionel Richie gave Cam a standing ovation and hugs after the performance.
Katy was left visibly moved"It was a bit rough growing up in foster care, we all got taken away from our mom," he revealed, adding: "We were in foster care a long time.
I did leave at 18 and took in my brother and sister. I knew I had to raise them right and get 'em through high school."Cam has now been raising them for five years.The moment comes after a week of backlash towards Katy, who has been accused of "mom-shaming" a 25-year-old whose audition aired earlier in March.
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