Katy Perry has a hilarious reaction to her unfortunate wardrobe malfunction

She was singing on American Idol

Katy Perry
Author: Anna Sky MagliolaPublished 31st Mar 2022

Just a few weeks after revealing we've all been singing her hit 'Firework' wrong for years, Katy Perry has had an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction on American Idol.

The pop star was on stage singing 'Teenage Dream' when it seems like life sometimes really does imitate art, as she sang the lyrics: "I'ma get your heart racing in my skin-tight jeans", before ripping her trousers as she squatted down.

As the audience heard the rip, Katy stopped singing to put her hand on her bottom, and ask: "Can I get some tape? Some gaffer tape?" The camera then cut to show the singer's rip covered in bright yellow gaffer tape. 🙈

However, being a true professional, this mishap didn't stop Katy from pointing fun at herself, choosing to share a video of the moment to her own social media accounts, quoting the lyrics of her hit 'Teenage Dream', writing: 'ima get ur heart racing in my skin-tight jeans on #americanidol tonight 👀 tune in now for a RIPPING good time 🤪'. (sic)

This isn't the first time Katy has had a mishap on the popular reality show, back in 2018, the 'Dark Horse' singer fell flat on her face after joining a contestant to dance during their audition. Don't worry, she was fine and also managed to style it out.

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Take a look at facts about Katy Perry:

Katy Perry loves her fans!

Katy Perry's fans are called the KatyCats. Fans coined the nickname when the pop goddess embarked on the Hello Katy Tour back in 2009 and it has stuck to this day. Like many other fan groups, KatyCats pride themselves on not only supporting Katy but also each other. Katy adores her fans and often tweets them.

Katy Perry's relationship with Orlando Bloom

These two were one of our fave celeb couple and gave us serious couple goals when they got together in 2016, and our hearts broke when they split in 2017 with a joint statement, 'Before rumours or falsifications get out of hand, we can confirm that Orlando and Katy are taking respectful, loving space at this time.'
However, after being spotted kissing at Ed Sheeran's concert back in August that year, it looked as though things were seriously back on, and Katy said on This Morning Mashup, "Well, you know, I think people are in and out of your life. It's nice to keep people you love around you."
Thankfully, Katy confirmed the pair were back together in April 2018, and they both announced their engagement on Valentine's Day 2019 in a series of adorable Instagram posts.

Katy Perry makes amazing music videos

Katy Perry just makes the most incredible music videos. The video for 'Chained To The Rhythm' which features the singer on a rollercoaster!

Katy Perry collabs

As well as making her own music, Katy also lends her vocals to other artist's tracks. She has worked with some huge names including: Nicki Minaj, Calvin Harris, Kanye West and Snoop Dogg.

Katy Perry is a Guinness World Record holder

Katy Perry actually holds multiple world records - not only was she the first person to accumulate 100 million followers on Twitter, but in February 2017, her song 'Chained To The Rhythm' became the most streamed track on Spotify in 24 hours by a female artist, streaming 3,062,293 in a single day.
Katy also holds the record for First Female to have Five No. 1 Singles from one Album in the USA, and was also the most-watched musician on YouTube in 2014 with a whopping 2.4 billion views collectively. Wow!

Katy Perry's baby

Katy announced in March 2020 that she was expecting her first child with Orlando Bloom. She gave birth to daughter Daisy Dove in August 2020.

Katy Perry and Russell Brand

Before getting engaged to Orlando Bloom, Katy Perry was previously married to British comedian Russell Brand. The pair married in 2010 when she was 25 and he was 35, but split just two years later. Speaking on the marriage just before her engagement in February 2019 to Paper magazine, "I'm very pragmatic and logistical and I am less fantastical about things.
"I mean, I was married when I was 25. I'm 34. It was almost 10 years ago. I was like, 'One person for the rest of my life,' and I'm not so sure that that idea is for me. I'm just such a different person than I was."

Katy Perry live-streamed her life!

To celebrate the release of her fourth album 'Witness' on 9th June 2017, Katy Perry live-streamed her life on YouTube. Fans got to see the superstar do everyday things such as eat and sleep and really 'witness' her life... Now it all makes sense!

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom welcome a baby girl

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom announced, via Unicef, that they had welcomed a little girl called Daisy Dove, on 27th August 2020.
In the announcement post they shared a black and white photo of their hands holding their little girl's.

Katy Perry had a Las Vegas residency

From 29th December 2021 to 15th January 2022 Katy Perry had a residency called Play at The Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas. After its initial eight dates it was then extended and will now finish on 4th November 2023.

Now read:

All the reasons why we adore Katy Perry 💕

Katy Perry reveals we've been singing the lyrics to 'Firework' wrong for 12 years

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom's full relationship timeline ❤️

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