Sarah Beth Liebe Quits ‘American Idol’ After “Mom-Shaming” Joke As Katy Perry Tries To Sway Her To Stay
deadline.comSarah Beth Liebe shocked American Idol viewers and the judges Sunday when she announced she was exiting the reality competition during the first episode of Hollywood week.
The contestant took the stage to perform The Police’s “Roxanne” after being coached by Clay Aiken to boost her confidence onstage. “This opportunity is really rad but this is actually going to be my last performance ’cause my heart’s at home, so I’m gonna get home to my babies.
They kinda need me,” Liebe said following her performance. Liebe then rushed off the stage leaving judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan confused as to what was happening.
The judges asked to talk to Liebe and she was brought back on the stage. “Life is scary,” Perry told Liebe. “I also know that it’s easier to walk away than to be rejected, but then I also know that you lose out on your fullest potential.
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