Perry was a judge on American Idol for seven seasons, and during that time, she had to give feedback to contestants — good or bad. One of her former contestants, Steven James, posted a video on social media dissing the singer’s song, “OK.”

Not every plot twist deserves a place in the annals of time, and Katy Perry’s recent run-in with controversy is a case in point. After harmonizing her way to the pinnacle of success over the years, Perry is now facing a discordant note of criticism from a former American Idol contestant who struck a sour chord that resonated loudly online.

Former American Idol contestant Steven James recently let the world in on his opinions of Katy Perry's new music, five years after the hitmaker eliminated him from the show. The singer-songwriter appeared on the beloved series' 17th season in 2019,

Katy Perry's newest album, 143, has faced a face share of criticism and controversy, and after the recent release of the deluxe edition, 1432, a former American Idol contestant shared a bold reaction to a new track that quickly went viral.