Iam Tongi's stunning upset on Sunday night's American Idol Season 21 finale isn't the only thing that's got the fanbase buzzing this week. Idol viewers are calling for judge Katy Perry to be fired from the long-running competition show, citing the "Firework" singer's rude comments toward contestants. The fan-appointed replacement? Guest judge Alanis Morissette.
"I hope Alanis comes back, Katy is no longer a fan favorite," one Twitter user
"It will be SOOOOOO nice watching Idol tonite without having to hold the remote so I can "MUTE" Perry and Richie every time they open their mouths! Now change those two judges out PERMANENTLY! And thank YOU, King Charles!!!"
Wonderful appearance...you haven't aged in the least and your words & wisdom were so insightful and lyrical.
And your comments were unselfishly intended to benefit the contestants unlike those of other judges @LionelRichie & @katyperry could certainly take a lesson from you.
Online petitions for Perry's removal come after the pop star was criticized for "mom-shaming" contestant Sara Beth Liebe, a mother-of-three who ended up quitting the show after the exchange went viral. In late April, Perry was branded a "bully" for making fun of 25-year-old contestant Nutsa's onstage fashion. "Nutsa, every time you take the stage, it's like you glitter bomb the stage," Perry told the singer, adding that she didn't want to see "one piece of glitter" during Nutsa's next performance. The episode prompted boos from the live audience, and a pained look from host Ryan Seacrest.
Fans have variously accused Perry of
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