
Though Carrie, 41, was finally chosen to sit down alongside longtime judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, Jelly was clearly touched by the “Firework” singer’s glowing advice.
“Discover you a good friend that talks about you want Katy Perry talks about me within the media,” he advised E! Information the next month. “Thanks, Katy Perry. I really like you to demise.”
However regardless of throwing her weight behind Jelly, Katy made it clear she has full religion in the “Jesus Take the Wheel” singer’s judging talents, noting her firsthand expertise as an Idol hopeful.
“As artists, we have been in some type of their footwear, however she has lived each single day,” Katy advised Folks in January. “So I believe she’s going to have rather a lot to supply anybody that is keen to hear.”