The "Firework" singer announced last year that she was leaving the ABC singing competition after seven seasons to embark on her "Lifetimes" tour.

Katy Perry is leaving American Idol in good hands. After the "Dark Horse" singer announced that season 22 of the singing competition show would be her last in February 2024, fans wondered who would replace her at the judge's table. Then, in August, Carrie Underwood announced her return to the show — but this time as a judge.

Katy Perry has something to say about Carrie Underwood replacing her as a judge on American Idol. "She was born on that show. I think she knows how to steer it," Perry, 40, told People in an interview published on Thursday,

Katy Perry feels confident in the future of American Idol, even if she's no longer a part of the show. The pop star shared how she really feels about Carrie Underwood replacing her as a judge on the long-running competition series,

Katy Perry left American Idol behind, and there was speculation that things were not good between her and her co-stars behind the scenes. She last worked as one of the show’s three judges, along with singers Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie,