In an Instagram post shared in late July 2023, the show confirmed that the pop star would be back in her judge's seat for the upcoming season (which is also Season 7 for ABC).
"Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie will return as American Idol judges along with host Ryan Seacrest for Season 7. Audition NOW!" the post read.
Some fans were not happy, with many taking to the comments section of the post to show their displeasure with the decision. "Break the contract with Katy Perry please," one such person demanded.
To be fair, many commenters support the choice to bring Katy back, with one such fan urging the star not to listen to negative feedback.