Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 27, 2025 · Entertainment

Katy Perry's Emotional Performance Signals Troubled Romance Before Bloom Split

Katy Perry wept openly onstage in Mexico City, in resurfaced footage that was filmed just weeks before her split from Orlando Bloom went public

KATY PERRY'S TEARS AND ORLANDO BLOOM'S TANK TOP: THE ULTIMATE SPLIT!

Just when you thought it was all over for Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom, the pop star's emotional breakdown on stage revealed a deep-seated sadness that would make even the toughest celebrity crack. But did she cry because she knew her nine-year romance with Orlando was about to take a dramatic turn?

In an unearthed clip from April, Katy Perry, 40, broke down in tears while performing her hit song "Pearl" at the beginning of her Lifetimes Tour in Mexico City. The emotional moment showed the usually bubbly pop star struggling to keep it together as she belted out the lyrics about leaving a troubled relationship.

At one point she took the microphone away from her face and emotionally screamed out the lyric: 'I let him rule my world!'

"It's like you're trying to control me," Katy wailed, microphone away from her face, "I let him rule my world! But I woke up and grew strong, and I can still go on and no one can take my pearl!" The 40-year-old superstar gathered herself for the next lines, but not before the audience was left in awe of her raw emotion.

Meanwhile, Orlando Bloom, 48, seemed to be getting some much-needed advice from none other than Oprah Winfrey just days after their split went public. The A-list pair had been on-again, off-again since 2016, and insiders claim they'd been growing apart for months.

Orlando was spotted in a deep conversation with Oprah at Jeff Bezos' lavish Italian wedding celebration, where he was seen mingling with the Kardashians, boating with Tom Brady, and getting a pep talk from the queen of self-help. At one point, Oprah even held Orlando's face in her hands, offering him a private dose of wisdom and encouragement amid his split from Katy.

Her Lifetimes Tour began with the Mexico City shows in April, for which she was roundly derided over her 'mom moves'; pictured playing the national capital on April 23

But while Orlando was getting cozy with Oprah, Katy was putting on a brave face halfway across the world in Australia, where she's continuing her tour with four-year-old daughter Daisy in tow. The pop star shared playful videos of their mother-daughter adventure Down Under, including a cute clip of her posing with an adorable quokka – the country's famously photogenic marsupial.

In a touching moment, Katy also posted a rare photo of her and Orlando's daughter, giving fans a sweet glimpse into their family life. But don't be fooled – this pop star is still reeling from the end of her relationship. Sources claim Katy was devastated by Orlando's sudden departure, and it shows in her emotional performance.

As for Orlando, he's been spotted partying with friends, including his ex-fiancée Jamie Mizrahi, a celebrity stylist who works closely with Katy Perry. The trio has been known to hang out together, but insiders claim Orlando's newfound freedom has left him feeling "relieved" and "excited."

A blizzard of rumors swirled Wednesday that Katy and Orlando have gone their separate ways after a nine-year romance; pictured in2024

The question on everyone's lips is: what's next for these two Hollywood A-listers? Will they remain friends, or will their highly publicized split mark the end of an era?

Stay tuned to The Scholarly Note for all the latest updates on Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom, and the celebrity world!