American Idol Season 22 closed out with the crowing of winner Abi Carter but it also marked the finale of Katy Perry ’s seventh and final season as a judge on the ABC singing competition show. Perry's last night as judge included an epic performance to mark her finish and her partner Orlando Bloom couldn't go without congratulating her. The Lord of the Rings alum took to his Instagram Story to post a picture of Perry singing during the finale.
American Idol fans floored as Katy Perry rocks giant dress with special meaning American Idol season 22 winner announced -and Katy Perry left in floods of tears He captioned the snap with: "You gave it 100% just like you always do proud of you." The finale was emotional for the pop star to say the least, so Bloom's words likely hit home. After the finale, the Teenage Dream singer even told Entertainment Tonight : "I'm a little tired because I've been crying all night, but I’m just so proud, so happy.
" "It feels like a cherry on top that Abi got to win just because it's been a while since, you know, a while since a female won." When addressing her exit , she joked to ET: "Keep that seat hot. I mean, who knows.
I loved everything I got to experience and learn." This comment left a lot of hope for fans of the show , as well as judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan and host Ryan Seacrest, who have become like brothers to the singer. As for Perry’s replacement , nobody has been confirmed quite yet, though names like Jelly Roll and Kelly .
