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Katy Perry Leaving ‘American Idol’ After Season 22: Her Reason Why Revealed

Katy Perry announced that she’ll be stepping away from the ‘American Idol’ judges’ table after 7 seasons at the end of the upcoming season.

View gallery Image Credit: ABC Katy Perry had some major American Idol news during her February 12 appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Jimmy Kimmel then asked Katy whether or not fellow Idol judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie are aware that she’s planning on leaving. I love the show so much but I wanna go and see the world and maybe bring new music.” When asked about a possible successor in the judges’ chair and if there will be a “coronation ceremony” when she leaves, Katy teased, “Let’s just say I’m creating space for my new wingspan.”

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