'American Idol' Contestant Leaves Show Weeks After Katy Perry Controversy

Sara Beth Liebe is leaving “American Idol” after some nice performances, one very viral audition and a headline-making TikTok about “Idol” choose Katy Perry.

The singer introduced on Sunday that she was exiting the fact present on her personal accord, regardless of all of her success ― and three judges attempting to alter her thoughts.

“This chance is basically rad, however that is really going to be my final efficiency as a result of my coronary heart is at residence,” Liebe stated, through Yahoo. “So, I’m going get residence to my infants ― they form of want me.”

“American Idol” judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Perry expressed disbelief and tried to get Liebe to remain, to no avail.

Leibe opened up about her determination in a video she posted to Instagram. She reminded people who “Idol” producers sought her out ― not the opposite approach round.

“Typically we're introduced with massive alternatives and now we have to make massive choices,” the mom of three stated. “Lots of people don’t understand that I used to be scouted to audition. They reached out to me. And I’m so GRATEFUL.”

“I’ve by no means had this a lot help with singing,” Liebe added. “And it’s mind-blowing and so humbling and has made me understand how badly I need to do music. Six months in the past, I didn’t know that but. However I’m additionally allowed to make onerous decisions which can be greatest for me.”

Liebe’s time on “Idol” was not with out controversy, after she responded to Perry’s feedback about her youthful look.

Throughout her audition, the “Idol” judges joked that Liebe, 25, appeared like she might be 16. After they realized she had three youngsters, Perry dramatically reacted by working as much as Bryan’s facet of the choose’s desk.

“If Katy lays on the desk, I believe I’m going to cross out,” Liebe stated, smiling.

“Honey, you’ve been laying on the desk an excessive amount of,” Perry answered, whereas Bryan giggled.

Liebe later responded to Perry’s “mom-shaming” in a TikTok that made headlines. She stated she didn’t “have an excessive amount of to say on my emotions about it, as a result of I really feel prefer it’s most likely fairly self-explanatory.”

“I imply, it was embarrassing to have that on TV,” she stated within the video. “And it was hurtful and, you understand, that’s that. However I did need to take this chance to only say that I believe that ladies supporting and uplifting different girls is so cool, and I believe that mom-shaming is tremendous lame.”

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