Katy Perry’s most outrageous fashion moments on American Idol ahead of her final episode


Katy Perry’s tenure on American Idol will come to a close tonight, May 19, with the season 22 finale after seven seasons in the judges’ chair.

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The pop star, 39, joined the panel for the show’s ABC revival in season 16 with Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, and announced her departure earlier this year to focus on her own music and touring.

Over the past six years, the singer has given us some iconic moments, spanning emotional outcries, hilarious gags, and, of course, jaw-dropping fashions. Take a look at some of her most over-the-top style moments on the show below (and why we love them all)…

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Katy Perry’s incredible princess transformation for American Idol
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The Beginning

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Maternity Styles

In 2020, the show went virtual during the first of the Covid-19 induced lockdowns, coinciding with Katy’s pregnancy with daughter Daisy Dove, who is now three years old.

The “Daisies” singer turned to the more whimsical approach for this phase, like this Dumbo costume for Mother’s Day (plus the matching costume for her dog Nugget).

AMERICAN IDOL  "613 (Top 12 Reveal!)"  The Top 20 contestants perform LIVE, with overnight voting results revealing 10 Idol hopefuls who will continue. Judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie will choose two singers to round out the Top 12 competing to be the next American Idol.
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Denim on Denim

AMERICAN IDOL - "710 (Top 20)" - The Top 20 Idol hopefuls perform a song of their choice to capture America's vote once more as the results from the Top 24 vote are revealed. Superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie mentor. Ryan Seacrest hosts.
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Puffs on the Runway

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Wardrobe Malfunctions

AMERICAN IDOL  "617 (Disney Night)"  Celebrate the magic of Disney as the Top 5 perform Disney classics LIVE and America votes for the Top 3. Sofia Carson mentors the contestants at Disneyland Resort and Halle Bailey performs.
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Stretched Thin

Katy’s campy approach shines bright especially during each season’s annual Disney night, making her debut as Snow White in 2018 and pushing the envelope more and more each time.

Last year, the mom-of-one went for the most revealing of ensembles, opting to dress like Elastigirl in a full latex bodysuit, complete with an eye mask and a wig to match the heroine from 2004’s The Incredibles.

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AMERICAN IDOL - "717 (Disney Night)" - Disney Night is back with more magic from Walt Disney World®  The Most Magical Place On Earth! The Top 5 each performs two beloved favorites from the Disney Songbook as America votes live coast to coast for the Top 3 heading to the finale. 
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Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo!

Katy’s most recent Disney night outfit was also her semi-final look, going for a more sweeping angelic energy with a Cinderella get-up for last weekend’s top 5 show.

Along with the full baby blue ball gown, she went the full mile by also donning the yellow styled wig and bright makeup to match, making an impression even as her time winds down.

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