Katy Perry experienced an unexpected wardrobe malfunction on American Idol, prompting fellow judge Luke Bryan to come to her aid. The pop star was caught off guard when her daring ensemble came undone during a live broadcast of the show.
The 39-year-old “Firework” singer had to act quickly as her flashy metallic top “broke” midway through Roman Collins’ powerful rendition of “It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World,” causing caused Katy to hide behind the jury. .
After the performance ended, host Ryan Seacrest joked, “Katy, don’t cut yourself!” having noticed his difficulty in keeping the garment in place on his chest, reports the Mirror.
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Katy managed to laugh off the mishap, responding to the song’s effect by saying: “That song… uh… broke my top… I guess it’s a woman’s world !”
She later took to Instagram to share more details about the incident with her followers, showing the behind-the-scenes efforts to address the fashion emergency.
Visibly shocked by the turn of events, the celebrity judge told the crew: “I need my top to stay on.”
As the camera focused on her, she had a humorous and concerned expression as the team worked on her outfit. Brandishing tools, Katy humorously remarked, “If this isn’t fixed, this show will get more than it bargained for.”
Luke Bryan, another judge on the panel, attempted to rectify the situation by saying, “I get it. I go. »
He was holding a pair of small pliers and staring at the wardrobe malfunction.
The post showed Katy struggling to hold her top up while providing feedback, much to the amusement of the enthusiastic audience. Luke and fellow judge Lionel Richie humorously suggested the incident would boost ratings.
But Katy, now hidden under the judges’ table, reminded everyone: “It’s a family show,” before covering herself with a cushion.
Social media users liked the clip, with one commenting: “You know it’s serious fashion when power tools come out.”
Another fan praised: “I love you, you are so iconic.”
However, not all comments were positive, with one user comparing the outfit to “a car bumper.”
Earlier, Katy posted photos of her outfit on social media, telling her fans: “If you see a shark you’re left brained, if you see #idol tonight you’re my best friend.”
The post received mixed reactions, with one person calling it “iconic.” Katy’s partner Orlando Bloom couldn’t help but tease her, joking: “I’m glad I could bend that pan with my bare hands for you baby.”
