Katy Perry was a judge on ‘American Idol’ for seven years until she announced she was leaving the singing competition in February 2024. Here’s everything to know about why Katy Perry left ‘American Idol.

"Katy was a huge cornerstone of 'American Idol' as far as a presence and a personality, so you can never replace her -- It's just a new era of the show," Michaels Wolflick said. P