'She can’t hide her bias': Katy Perry trolled as she picks Haven Madison for 'American Idol' finale duet

The finale featured performances from judges Luke Bryan, Katy, and Lionel Richie, as well as past 'American Idol' contestants
Katy Perry gets called out following her duet with Haven Madison on 'American Idol' Season 21 finale (Instagram/@havenmadisonsings)
Katy Perry gets called out following her duet with Haven Madison on 'American Idol' Season 21 finale (Instagram/@havenmadisonsings)

BRENTWOOD, CALIFORNIA: On Sunday, May 21, Katy Perry and Haven Madison performed a duet of 'By The Grace of God' and 'Still Need You' at the 2023 'American Idol' final. Despite the fact that the live audience was on their feet the entire time, viewers at home could sense some bias from the Idol judge.

The finale episode of 'American Idol' 2023 lasted three hours. The three finalists were Iam Tongi, Megan Danielle, and Colin Stough. Iam and Megan finished first and second, respectively. The finale featured performances from judges Luke Bryan, Katy, and Lionel Richie, as well as past contestants Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard. TLC, Jazmine Sullivan, Ellie Goulding, Kylie Minogue, Lauren Daigle. Also performing were James Blunt, Jelly Roll, Kevin Cronin from REO Speedwagon, Lainey Wilson, and Pitbull.

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Katy Perry and Haven Madison in 'American Idol' Season 21 (ABC)
Katy Perry and Haven Madison in 'American Idol' Season 21 (ABC)

'By the Grace of God'

The judges on 'American Idol' were previously accused of lavishing praise on Haven, a 17-year-old vocalist, for her performances. In a previous episode, Haven sang Bon Jovi's 'Livin' on a Prayer' during this season's first live concert. The judges were taken aback, and she stayed safe while Lucy Love and Nutsa were eliminated.

"Well, you done traded in your Flintstones vitamins for some confidence vitamins," Katy said to the singer. “I don't know who you are but I'm nervous, I have sweaty palms, I'm like excited, I'm threatened. That's all great things. You're the next big pop star as far as this performance.” Haven was dubbed a "massive star" by Katy's co-stars Lionel and Luke, but the show's audience was unimpressed.

During the May 21 episode of the show's finale, Haven sang her song 'Still Need You', then Katy joined her to sing 'By the Grace of God'. As the song came to an end, they exchanged looks before holding hands.

Katy Perry and Haven Madison in 'American Idol Season 21 (ABC)
Katy Perry and Haven Madison in 'American Idol Season 21 (ABC)

'So upset that Katy is performing with Haven'

Following the performance, fans came up with their wild theory. On Reddit, one fan wrote, "Lmao not Katy choosing to duet with someone she knows she can blow out the water." Another chimed in, "Katy is going to murder Haven." One wrote, "Katy can’t hide her bias lol." While some felt, "I am so upset that Katy is performing with Haven. She is going to embarrass her."

On Twitter, reacting to the performance, one tweeted, "Listening to Katy sing and talk is painful." Another mocked her as they write, "Was that Katy being "deep".. "



 



 

'American Idol' will return with a new season between January and March of 2024 during the broadcast television midseason schedule.

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