Former American Idol Judge Announces Major Career Milestone Amid Signs Of A Return To The Show

Former American Idol judge Katy Perry has announced that she’ll be heading out on a U.S. leg of her Lifetimes tour in support of her 143 album, amid signs that she might return to the reality singing competition series in the future. Katy was an American Idol judge alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan for seven seasons before she decided to leave to focus on her music career again. For American Idol season 23, Carrie Underwood will take her seat on the judging panel.

Katy announced the U.S. leg of her Lifetimes tour, which is her first tour in seven years.

In an Instagram post, Katy announced the U.S. leg of her Lifetimes tour, which is her first tour in seven years. The tour kicks off on May 7 in Houston, Texas, and will travel to various cities around the U.S. until it wraps on August 23 in Miami, Florida. Katy has already announced dates around the world for the tour, including in South America, Australia, and Europe.

The dates and locations for the U.S. leg of Katy’s Lifetimes tour are as follows: May 7 (Houston, Texas – Toyota Center); May 9 (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Paycom Center); May 10 (Kansas City, Missouri – T-Mobile Center); May 12 (Chicago, Illinois – United Center); May 13 (Minneapolis, Minnesota – Target Center); May 15 (Denver, Colorado – Ball Arena); May 17 (Las Vegas, Nevada – T-Mobile Arena); and May 20 (Austin, Texas – Moody Center); and May 21 (Dallas, Texas – American Airlines Center).

The U.S. leg of the Lifetimes tour will then continue on July 12 (Phoenix, Arizona – Footprint Center); July 13 (Anaheim, California – Honda Center); July 15 (Inglewood, California – Kia Forum); July 18 (San Francisco, California – Chase Center); July 21 (Seattle, Washington – Climate Pledge Arena); August 3 (Detroit, Michigan – Little Caesars Arena); August 8 (Boston, Massachusetts – TD Garden); August 9 (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Wells Fargo Center); and August 11 (New York, New York – Madison Square Garden).

The final dates of the U.S. leg of the Lifetimes tour are August 14 (Newark, New Jersey – Prudential Center); August 15 (Baltimore, Maryland – CFG Bank Arena); August 17 (Raleigh, North Carolina – Lenovo Center); August 19 (Nashville, Tennesee – Bridgestone Arena); August 20 (Atlanta, Georgia – State Farm Arena); August 22 (Tampa, Florida – Amalie Arena); and August 23 (Miami, Florida – Kaseya Center).

What Katy Perry’s U.S. Lifetimes Tour Means For Her Career

Katy’s 143 Album Didn’t Perform As Well As Expected So Hopes Are High

After Katy’s American Idol exit, expectations were high for her 143 album because she cited focusing on her music career as her reason for leaving the show. However, it was considered a critical and commercial failure, and it didn’t give Katy the musical comeback that she wanted and that people expected. As of December 2024, the album has sold 100,000 copies in the United States, although it performed better in Europe and Australia.

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Hopefully, the Lifetimes tour will renew interest in the album in the United States. While her fans will surely go to the shows hoping to hear her classic hit songs such as “I Kissed a Girl,” “California Gurls,” “Teenage Dream,” “Roar,” and “Firework,” among so many others, Katy will most likely perform songs from 143 as well. The songs might pique fans’ interest in the album after seeing her sing them live.

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There Are Some Signs That Katy Might Return To The Show

Although Katy left American Idol because she missed making music and touring, there are some signs that she might return to the show. In a May 2024 interview with ET, Katy said, “Keep that seat hot. I mean, who knows. I loved everything I got to experience and learn.” In addition, The US Sun reported that a source claimed that Carrie has only signed a one-year American Idol contract, so she’s “not obligated” to come back if the show returns for season 24. This could open the door for Katy to return, especially because she’s expressed interest in coming back.

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It’s very exciting that Katy has finally announced the U.S. leg of her Lifetimes tour. As she travels around the country, she’ll be performing for many of the same people who watched her as a judge on American Idol for seven seasons. Katy is an incredible performer with a spectacular voice, so she’s certain to wow the crowds. Whether Katy will return to American Idol in the future is still a mystery, but for now her fans can see their idol live on her Lifetimes tour.

American Idol season 23 premieres on Sunday, March 9 on ABC.

Sources: Katy Perry/Instagram, ET, The US Sun