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Katy Perry had some main American Idol information throughout her February 12 look on Jimmy Kimmel Live! The host requested Katy, 39, about how lengthy she plans to be a decide on American Idol. The “Roar” singer had a shocking announcement for her followers.

“I think this will probably be my last show, my last season for Idol,” Katy stated about season 22. “I mean, I love Idol so much. It’s connected with me like the heart of America. But I feel like I need to go out and feel that pulse, that pulse to my own beat.”

Jimmy Kimmel then requested Katy whether or not or not fellow Idol judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie are conscious that she’s planning on leaving. “Well, they’ll find out tonight,” she quipped earlier than including, “Well, they know that I have some things planned for this year.”

She admitted that Lionel and Luke had a sense she was going to go away the present after seeing her “in the studio.” Katy added, “They figure I’ve been in the studio for a while so they figured something is coming. I love the show so much but I wanna go and see the world and maybe bring new music.” When requested a couple of attainable successor within the judges’ chair and if there will probably be a “coronation ceremony” when she leaves, Katy teased, “Let’s just say I’m creating space for my new wingspan.”

Katy is planning on performing on the Rock in Rio pageant in Brazil later this yr. She hasn’t introduced any official dates for brand new music, but it surely’s clearly on the horizon!

The “Teenage Dream” singer joined American Idol in 2018 when the beloved singing competitors was revived by ABC. The collection initially ran from 2002 to 2016 earlier than being canceled by FOX. Katy, Luke, Lionel, and longtime host Ryan Seacrest have remained a unit for the reason that present’s revival.

American Idol will return for season 22 on February 18. Hawaiian native Iam Tongi was topped the winner of season 21. The judges will seek for a brand new Idol champion throughout America. With this being Katy’s final season, you already know it’s going to be a memorable one! American Idol will air Sundays on ABC.