Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 20, 2025 · Entertainment

Katy Perry Admits Leaving Idol Was Best: Behind Benson Boone's Success

Katy Perry's tenure on American Idol was under the spotlight after a former contestant¿turned¿music superstar opened up about their interactions; pictured in 2022 in LA

Katy Perry's Toxic American Idol Legacy Exposed!

Get ready for a juicy scoop, folks! The cat is out of the bag, and Katy Perry's troubled tenure on American Idol has finally been put under the microscope. A former contestant-turned-music superstar has come forward to spill the tea on their tumultuous interactions with the pop star.

According to our source, who rose to fame after appearing on the show, Katy told them she was "glad" they left American Idol when they bumped into each other years later! But what's even more shocking is that this former contestant has been thriving in the music industry, despite Katy's initial doubts. Let's dive into the drama!

According to the rising star, Katy, 40, told them she was 'glad' that they left the long-running music competition series when they ran into each other years later; seen in 2023 in LA

The Rise and Fall of Benson Boone

You may remember our rising star, Benson Boone, from his impressive stint on American Idol back in 2021. The talented singer-songwriter caught Katy's attention with his soulful voice and piano skills. But after a few weeks on the show, he decided to leave, much to Katy's dismay.

Fast-forward to the present, and Benson has become a TikTok sensation, releasing hit single after hit single. His debut song, "Ghost Town," even scraped the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart! Talk about making it big!

On Wednesday, Benson Boone talked on Scott Mills' BBC Radio 2's Breakfast Show about running into Katy years after being on American Idol; seen in December in NYC

Katy's Real Feelings Revealed

During an appearance on Scott Mills' BBC Radio 2's Breakfast Show, Benson spilled the beans on his encounter with Katy at a recent awards ceremony. When asked if he thought Katy believed she had "discovered" him on American Idol, he candidly replied:

"I actually think she is really glad that I left the show."

'I actually think she is really glad that I left the show,' he said, adding that she was 'really happy' for him; Katy is seen with Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan on American Idol

But here's the kicker: despite her initial reservations, Benson thinks Katy was genuinely happy for his success.

The State of Katy and Orlando's Relationship

Meanwhile, fans are going wild with concerns about Katy Perry's relationship with fiancé Orlando Bloom. The Lord of the Rings star has been spotted attending Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's wedding in Italy without Katy by his side. But our sources reveal that Katy was touring in Australia at the time – not a prior commitment!

He added that she was 'really worried' for him. 'I think she understands that when you¿re starting to go through all of this, like, there¿s just a lot of hate coming your way, a lot of people that want things from you, so she was more just checking in on me,' he said; seen in December

Insiders claim the couple is "on the rocks" due to a combination of factors, including Katy's widely panned space flight, her album 143 receiving critical revulsion, and poor reviews for her ongoing tour.

The Truth About Katy's American Idol Legacy

So, what does this mean for Katy Perry's reputation as an American Idol judge? It seems she may not have been the nurturing mentor everyone thought. Instead, our source claims Katy was worried about Benson's future in the music industry, which might explain why he didn't exactly become a household name after leaving the show.

During his Idol audition, Katy said audiences were ''gonna swoon for Benson Boone,' adding that she could see him 'winning American Idol'

The Final Verdict

Katy Perry's tenure on American Idol has been exposed for what it is: a toxic legacy marked by uncertainty and doubt. But don't count out our rising star, Benson Boone! He's proved that with hard work and determination, even the most unlikely of contestants can rise to fame.

Stay tuned for more juicy gossip and updates from The Scholarly Note!

But he left after making it to the final 24 contestants, and his Hollywood Week performances were never aired. He scored a record deal from Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds later in 2021; seen in December in NYC

He scored a series of hits after establishing himself as a TikTok sensation, culminating with his 2024 hit Beautiful Things, which reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100; seen in December in NYC

Benson's memories of his interaction with Katy come amid concerns that her relationship with fiancé Orlando Bloom is 'on the rocks'; seen with Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez in 2023 in Dubrovnik, Croatia

Katy's widely mocked space flight, the critical revulsion her album 143 earned and the poor reviews her ongoing tour have received have all reportedly added to the strain in her relationship with Orlando; seen with Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez in 2023 in Dubrovnik, Croatia