Why Luke Bryan Isn’t Shocked About Katy Perry’s Departure From American Idol

Luke has often had Katy’s back during their time together on American Idol, even defending her against criticism she’s gotten over the years.

“When it comes down to are fans too hard on Katy, you know, listen, Katy Perry’s been dealing with stuff like that her whole career,” he told reporters at CMA Fest in June. “We all get it.” 

“You know, Katy gets picked on for going out and trying to have fun making a TV show,” he added. “Sometimes, you just gotta say stuff. When you roll the dice on TV like that, however it gets perceived.”

Katy and Luke have watched their fair share of American Idol contestants over the years. Keep reading to see what some of those contestants are up to now.