Katy Perry ‘begs’ idol for her job back after mansion floods
Perry is reportedly ready to return to her judge seat on American Idol after resigning earlier this year.
October 21, 2024, published at 6:30 PM ET
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Perry wants to return to her ‘regular gig’ on American Idol after her latest album release was met with harsh criticism.
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Following Perry’s seven-year stint on the FOX-turned-ABC series, the 39-year-old said she wanted to refocus on her musical “comeback,” as well as her family — including fiancé Orlando Bloom and their three-year-old… Daisy.
Perry will be replaced by former Idol winner Carrie Underwood, who will judge season 23 alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan next spring.
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Perry will be replaced next year by Season 4 American Idol winner Carrie Underwood for Season 23 of the hit singing series.
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Sources now say Perry is “grumpy.” American Idol producers to come back after her recent album, 143flopped at sales and was trashed by critics.
They said: “American Idol was a safe, stable gig for Katy. Now that her album has flopped, she is trying to reclaim her place at the judges’ table.”
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“It’s a clear sign that even she knows her days as a top performer are behind her. But Carrie has the job now – and unless the new season is a ratings disaster, there’s no way Katy is going to get back in that seat!”
Perry released 143 on September 20, with her single Women’s world — which was labeled “cringe” and a dated attempt at a feminist anthem.
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It was also labeled “the most disastrous comeback single in recent memory” by influential music publication NME.
The song peaked at number 63 on the Billboard Hot 100 and only stayed on the charts for a week, making it the weakest performance for a Perry lead single to date.
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Perry’s decision to work with controversial producer Dr. Luke, known for a now-dismissed lawsuit from singer Kesha – who claimed that the producer had raped and emotionally abused her – is said to have contributed to the flop album.
Making matters worse, she was recently hit with another crisis when her $15 million mansion was destroyed by a water leak.
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Perry released her “comeback” album on September 20, which included her poorly received single “Women’s World.”
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RadarOnline.com revealed that the singer’s massive home is now in need of significant repairs.
Perry and Bloom previously won a lawsuit to purchase the property against 85-year-old Carl Westcott.
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The veteran filed a lawsuit against Bernie Gudvi, Perry’s business manager, in 2020 to undo a deal involving the sale of his property to the famous couple.
Westcott claimed he was recovering from back surgery and on heavy medication when he signed the agreement.
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Perry and her fiancé Orlando Bloom faced another crisis when their $15 million mansion suffered extensive damage due to a water leak.
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Perry’s team refused to cancel the agreement and the court sided with the singer in phase one of the trial last year.
Phase two of the trial is to determine the amount of damages Westcott will have to pay.
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However, he recently asked for phase two to be postponed to a later date, explaining that there were issues during the title transfer process in April.
His lawyer said: “In fact, during the escrow for the transfer of ownership, the buyer and the agents showed up for a pre-arranged inspection of the house.”
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He added: ‘Mr Westcott’s house manager turned up to unlock the house.
“Upon opening the door, it was discovered that there had been a significant water leak in the home (meters of water rather than inches) within the previous 24 to 48 hours, vastly expanding the scope of the purported repairs.”
A court ruling is still pending.
