Luke Bryan defends fellow American Idol judge Katy Perry against complaints from viewers who claimed she was a harsh critic towards contestants. During season 21 of Idol, Perry had been called out on several occasions for her tough feedback, including accusations of "mom-shaming." However, Bryan stood up for her character, saying that the judges are not perfect, and they may not always say or do the right things when judging the contestants. He added that they get set up to receive backlash from the public, and they try to do the best they can in their hearts. Bryan expressed how much the show and the contestants mean to him and his fellow judges, and it would be hard for them to walk away from Idol.
Season 22 of American Idol has been renewed by ABC, but the exact air date has yet to be announced.
