Katy Perry often wears her emotions on her sleeve when judging the contestants on American Idol, but her treatment of one recent contestant in particular has drawn criticism from viewers. Sara Beth Liebe tried out to be on Season 21 of Idol earlier this month, where the “Roar” singer made a crude joke in regards to the 25-year-old having three children. Liebe has now weighed in on the backlash against Perry, responding to fans wondering how she feels about the perceived “mom-shaming” she endured on national television.
Before Sara Beth Liebe could begin her rendition of Amy Winehouse’s “You Know I’m No Good,” Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryant commented on how young the singer looked. When she responded that she had three kids, Perry made a "joke" that Liebe said in a TikTok “wasn’t super kind,” as she addressed fans who reached out after the episode aired. The singer said:
