Defending Katy Perry Luke Bryan Stands by His Fellow American Idol Judge

After an eventful season of American Idol, Katy Perry faced both praise and criticism.

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Luke Bryan steps forward to defend his colleague and fellow American Idol judge.

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Perry's comments during the season sparked backlash among fans, leading to significant criticism.

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The country star empathizes with the tough position he, Perry, and fellow judge Lionel Richie find themselves in,

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as they are responsible for offering constructive criticism despite the contestants' popularity.

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