The former A+ list singer gambled everything on this new crap record of hers.

She burned a lot of bridges and is now, not even welcome back to her old television show.

Katy Perry

143

American Idol

Katy Perry, one of the millennium’s biggest pop stars, known for hits like “California Gurls” and “Firework,” is trying to reclaim her pop stardom with her sixth album, 143, after leaving American Idol in May 2024. However, the pop landscape has shifted, and Perry’s once-dominant style seems dated. On 143, she reconnects with producer Dr. Luke, responsible for many of her earlier hits, but their collaboration feels uninspired, relying on outdated formulas and clichéd lyrics.

Songs like “Woman’s World” and “Gorgeous” fail to capture the playfulness of her earlier work, while tracks like “Nirvana” and “Wonder” struggle to resonate with modern listeners. Despite featuring her daughter Daisy on the closing track, the album feels like a hollow attempt to regain relevance in today’s music scene.

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Carrie Underwood is returning to American Idol as a judge for the upcoming season, replacing Katy Perry, who recently announced her departure. Underwood, who won Season 4 of American Idol in 2005, has previously appeared as a mentor and performed on the show’s 2022 finale.

She will join Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan on the judging panel for Season 23. ABC highlighted that this marks 20 years since Underwood’s breakout win, noting her unique perspective as a former winner and Grammy Award-winning artist. ABC’s president called it a “full-circle moment” for the show and its longtime viewers.