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Katy Perry Leaving 'American Idol' After 7 Seasons

The singer announced her planned departure during an appearance on Monday's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

"This fall, in September, I'm going to be doing this huge music festival in Brazil called Rock in Rio... so I think this will probably be my last season for Idol," Perry said, to the shock of the audience. Perry joined American Idol in Season 16, back in March 2018, when the show was revived on ABC after previously coming to an end after a years-long run on Fox. When Kimmel asked, "What did Luke and Lionel say" about her exit, Perry sheepishly replied, "Well, they'll find out tonight!"

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