What Happened On The American Idol Stage? Was John Mayer’s Song About His Ex Katy Perry?
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On April 25, something strange occurred on the American Idol stage, prompting speculation about judge Katy Perry’s romantic history with her ex-husband, John Mayer.
Fans are curious if contestant Noah Thompson’s song Heartbreak Warfare, which he performed tonight, was written by John for Katy Perry.
Many questions have been raised as a result of the lack of explanation and obvious embarrassment. So, as we look back at John’s statement on his songs dedicated to his ex-wives, let us break down the matter.
According to the New York Times, Mayer was aware that his admission would be published in tabloids, but the artist stressed that the song is about more than his ex. It is, however, his only recent relationship from which to draw. “It’s also a testimonial to the fact that I haven’t dated a lot of people in the last five, six years,” he added. “That was the only connection I ever had.” So it’s like, “People, give me this.”
i am SCREAMING over @katyperry telling Noah to Wikipedia her after he thought she chose a John Mayer song for him to perform on #AmericanIdol
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What Happened On The Stage Of American Idol?
The participants were instructed to choose one of three songs chosen by the judges during tonight’s Top 11 performance episode, with no knowledge of who chose what.
Noah moved ahead with John’s Heartbreak Warfare, but he had no idea of Katy Perry’s history with the artist when he nominated her as the candidate.
When Noah responded, Katy’s face furrowed with awkwardness, and she went on to remark, “Noah, I feel like you should Wikipedia me,” before adding, “I’m triggered!”
Luke Bryan chose John’s song, and Katy Perry had nothing to do with it, it was later revealed.
Would John Mayer’s song be about his ex-girlfriend?
Mayer has written songs about the ladies he’s dated in the past. In 2002, he penned “Your Body Is a Wonderland,” a song about his then-girlfriend Jennifer Love Hewitt, according to reports. (“My body is far from a wonderland,” she subsequently remarked to Entertainment Weekly.)
Mayer has always been open about his former relationships in interviews, such as this one with the New York Times. He talked about dating Jennifer Aniston—and how it still affects him—in a 2012 interview with Rolling Stone.
When the song was first published, there were allegations that the singer was referring to his then-girlfriend Jennifer Aniston.
Furthermore, the singer stated in an interview with Playboy that he doesn’t have to make songs to “stick it to my exes.”
He commented at the time, “When people hear the record, I hope the songs make them think about their lives, not mine.”
Katy Perry’s engaged to Orlondo Bloom
For those who are unaware, Katy is engaged to Orlondo Bloom. The couple has been together since 2016.
A daughter named Daisy Dove Bloom was born to the couple last August.
She was previously married to Russel Brand. A Hindu wedding ceremony in India in 2009 led to their marriage ending only 14 months later.
Ankita Khanrah
Ankita Khanrah is a second-year student of the Master of Communication and Journalism (Integrated) programme at the School of Mass Communication, KIIT Deemed University, Bhubaneswar.
