KATY Perry lashed out at American Idol co-judge Luke Bryan after speaking highly of the pop singer’s rendition of one of the biggest hits.
On Monday night, two contestants said goodbye to Idol as America voted for their favorites to make it into the Top 10.
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The contestants chose a Billboard number 1 hit to perform in the United States and Roman decided to sing Roar by Katy Perry.
During his time with the night’s musical mentor, Megan Trainor, Roman revealed that he chose the song because of the message.
“Words are vital,” he explained in a confessional, “I’m slowing down and playing alone.”
Back in the room with Megan, he continued, “This song is really important to me. [We’re] not paying attention to the drums or the rhythm, just the words because they are enough.”
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When it came time to perform, he started by playing the piano and singing the hit in his own way.
Minutes later, he projected his voice to fill the room and walked around the stage giving it his all, while impressing the viewers at home, the audience and the judges: Katy, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie.
JUDGES’ REACTIONS
When he finished, he received a standing ovation from the judges and even got a hug from Roar singer Katy.
“This was a Katy Perry song so full of church and soul and power. Her roar was incredible,” said Lionel.
Katy revealed that her parents are big fans of Roman: “They message me about you and say ‘Roman! Yes! Praise be to Jesus!’
“So, my parents who have prayed for me my entire life and I would credit them with much of my success, they are praying for you too! That was amazing,” she said.
Katy also teased her possible return to the song: “I hope you don’t mind if I try this version on the next tour.”
Luke then joked to the Teenage Dream hitmaker’s “Good Luck,” which resulted in Katy pretending to hit Luke as he walked away from the slap.
FAN REACTIONS
On X, formerly Twitter, fans had mixed reactions to Roman’s performance in Roar.
Several offered Roman nothing but praise for his portrayal.
“Roman, [I] I LOVED! Better version than Katy’s, no offense”, wrote one of them.
“Roman knows how to keep us on our toes and then blow everything up. VOTE FOR HIM,” he pleaded for a second.
A third said: “OBSESSED with Roman’s version of Roar! He can do it all – gospel, r&b, pop, soul. I might even see you on Broadway.
Meanwhile, others weren’t as impressed.
Roman is probably my favorite in this competition. But this isn’t the best song choice for him. America, please don’t send him home yet. I need to hear more from him,” said one critic.
“I don’t know what kind of advice Roman got, but this might be the worst [performance] I heard after the audition round,” tweeted another.
A third said: “Sorry Roman, not the best song choice!!”
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