Katy Perry quits American Idol after seven seasons as she teases 'exciting year'

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Katy Perry, who has been a judge on American Idol for seven seasons, has announced she will be leaving the show. While appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live, she said she needs to "feel that pulse to my own beat" and added: "I think this will be my last show, my last season for Idol." The pop star shared her affection for the talent show and said: "I love Idol so much, it's connected me with the heart of America but I feel like I need to go out and feel that pulse to my own beat." Also, she told the programme that her co-judges, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, were not aware of her departure until the airing of the interview.

Katy jokingly explained: "Well, they'll (Richie and Bryan) find out tonight!". Try MEN Premium now with our amazing New Year offer...

just click here to give it a go. She also commented that this year is going to be thrilling and said: "They know I have some things planned for this year, it's going to be a very exciting year.".

Known for her music hits like California Gurls, Perry hinted about new music and said: "I'm creating space for my new wingspan, I love them so much." She continued by implying that both Richie and Bryan suspected something was afoot due to her studio time, saying: "They figured, I've been in the studio for a while, so they figured something is up." Perry joined American Idol during its reboot on US Network ABC for the 16th season in 2018.