KATY Perry fans have begged the star for a new album after she teased her music career comeback after quitting American Idol.
The I Kissed a Girl singer revealed she’s gone from hot to cold on American Idol and will be leaving the singing competition at the end of Season 22.
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On Wednesday, Katy, 39, posted a pair of photos on Instagram with the caption, “sending you” and a heart emoji.
In the snapshots, the Queen of Camp showed off her fit figure in a plunging, form-fitting, rhinestone-encrusted pink dress.
The sparkly, flapper-inspired look featured tassels that started beneath her bust and continued down to the bottom of the dress.
Katy’s dark brunette locks here pulled back out of her face into a beehive-esque hairstyle that then continued down her back.
In the first pic, the Roar singer formed a heart shape with her hands and pointed as she peered through it.
In the second, she looked as if she was photographed in the middle of busting a move as she showed off her pink ensemble.
In the comment section, one person begged Katy to release new music as they asked her to also “send a new album.”
“Yes please,” agreed another.
A third fan cheekily commented, “Send the new album instead.”
LEAVING IDOL
Katy announced her American Idol departure on February 12, 2024.
The Dark Horse singer revealed she will be leaving American Idol after six years and seven seasons to focus on new music.
The famous judge joined the series during season 16 and will depart following Season 22, which premiered on ABC on February 18, 2024, and is hosted by Ryan Seacrest.
As Forbes reported, Katy announced her exit on February 12 while appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
“But I think this will probably be my last show, my last season for Idol,” she said, in part.
“I love Idol so much, I know. It’s connected me with the heart of America. But I need to feel that pulse to my own beat,” the Firework singer continued.
“I’m creating space for my new wingspan.”
She also explained that the other judges — Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie — “figured something is up” after noticing that the singing sensation has been spending time in the studio.
Although she is leaving the television series following Season 22’s conclusion, Perry is open to a future return.
“Maybe I’ll come back if they’ll have me one day,” she said.
According to Distractify, the Season 22 finale is expected to air on May 12, 2024, though the exact date has not yet been confirmed.
POSSIBLE REPLACEMENTS
Fans have varying theories about who will replace Katy on American Idol, speculating between multiple stars.
Some fans think Hollywood A-lister Jennifer Lopez — who served as a judge for five seasons beginning in 2011 — will return to the US reality show for Season 23.
In a Reddit thread titled “Katy leaving American Idol after 2024 season,” one fan wrote, “Watch for Jennifer Lopez’s return.”
“Is J Lo’s PR team in this thread doing literal stealth marketing for her to judge? I’ve never seen so many fans come out of the woodwork so quickly and so uniformly,” another said.
A source exclusively spoke with the Daily Mail about the Shotgun Wedding star’s possible return.
“A return from the past is on the cards. J.Lo will be asked to come back. When people come back, things work… people like nostalgia, and people like Jen. It would be a big get to get her back,” the source said.
However, Idol could also go in a different direction.
“The show could also go younger and have a younger voice in the mix, because if they keep Luke and Lionel, they want someone who is a bit of a firecracker,” the source continued.
“Show host Ryan [Seacrest] has told higher-ups to go for someone that is out of the box if they do a complete overhaul. No one thought Steven Tyler was going to be what he was and he was a fun choice.
“Right now every option is on the table, it will take a few months to figure out full details and a replacement, but Ryan is having them think outside the box.”
“There are a lot of people who want this job, everyone will be considered, and they have a long time to figure it out,” the source added.
“They are going to enjoy the ride and honor Katy’s last year and announce her replacement around the finale or when they officially get the green light for a return next season.”
According to the Daily Mail source, megastar Taylor Swift will be offered the judge role.
“She will be offered the job. That is a long shot,” the source said.
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