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

“I believe it will in all probability be my final present, my final season for Idol,” Katy mentioned about season 22. “I imply, I like Idol a lot. It’s linked with me like the guts of America. However I really feel like I must exit and really feel that pulse, that pulse to my very 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. “Nicely, they’ll discover out tonight,” she quipped earlier than including, “Nicely, they know that I’ve some issues deliberate for this 12 months.”

She admitted that Lionel and Luke had a sense she was going to go away the present after seeing her “within the studio.” Katy added, “They determine I’ve been within the studio for some time in order that they figured one thing is coming. I like the present a lot however I wanna go and see the world and possibly convey new music.” When requested a few attainable successor within the judges’ chair and if there shall be a “coronation ceremony” when she leaves, Katy teased, “Let’s simply say I’m creating area for my new wingspan.”

Katy is planning on performing on the Rock in Rio competition in Brazil later this 12 months. She hasn’t introduced any official dates for brand spanking new music, nevertheless it’s clearly on the horizon!

The “Teenage Dream” singer joined American Idol in 2018 when the beloved singing competitors was revived by ABC. The sequence initially ran from 2002 to 2016 earlier than being canceled by FOX. Katy, Luke, Lionel, and longtime host Ryan Seacrest have remained a unit because the 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, it’s going to be a memorable one! American Idol will air Sundays on ABC.