Why Katy Perry Is Leaving 'American Idol' After 7 Seasons

The musician dealt with backlash on ‘Idol’ last year after being accused of mom-shaming a contestant.
Katy Perry just announced that she's leaving 'American Idol' after seven seasons—here's why she made the decision to depart the show.

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