‘American Idol’ Season 21 Finalist Oliver Steele Defends Katy Perry Amid Bullying Claims: She Doesn’t ‘Shame People’
usmagazine.comSharing his thoughts. American Idol alum Oliver Steele weighed in on rumors that Katy Perry plans to leave the show — and clapped back at accusations about her bullying contestants.“I’ve seen a lot of rumors going around the internet about Katy Perry possibly leaving Idol and I don’t necessarily know what’s true and what’s not.
Here is what I know about @katyperry,” the 24-year-old singer began in an Instagram post shared on Friday, May 26. “Katy is not a bully, nor does she shame people.”Steele went on to recall his own interactions with the “Roar” songstress, 38, throughout season 21 of the ABC series, which wrapped up last month. “I remember being nervous at my audition, nervous during Hollywood week, hell even nervous throughout various points in the competition,” the musician, who finished in the top eight, recalled. “Katy has an incredible ability to not just tell what emotional state you’re in, but to be able to tell what’s holding you back.”In order to view the video, please allow Manage CookiesThe Tennessee native continued: “I love all the judges, but Katy always seemed to be able to look into my soul and tell exactly what was troubling me, or what it was I was struggling with.
It’s one thing to teach someone to believe in their ability, which the judges are fabulous at. Katy reminded me to believe in who I am as an artist.
She challenged me to push myself, to take on challenges that made me uncomfortable. I’m a better musician and artist after Katy Perry pushed me to believe in my potential, and to exceed my limitations.”Steele concluded by telling the pop star that he hopes she stays on the singing competition because she’s a “guiding light” and “an incredible teacher.”The reality star’s comments came after
