"ET" Erika Perry: Free Spirit Girl Gets The Best REVENGE On Her Ex-Boyfriend Who Left Her!

[@crazy12345595]

She took that criticism like a pro and did not falter when Katy was interrupting her..

[@smithsunleashed]

and Katy's wrong for that? She kept on singing in cursive and from the way she was acting she was definitely upset by the break up. Katy did what a judge should do, Is to guide and teach the contestants and she was very encouraging here

[@mexiguayan]

@@smithsunleashed they never said Katy was wrong for that. They merely pointed out how impressive it was that she didn't let Katy's criticism break her singing or her spirit.

[@star_ily8570]

@@smithsunleashed no one said katy was wrong for that. and obviously if your getting criticism in the middle of doing something your going to become anxious and maybe seem upset even if you aren't. she took the criticism good and maybe she just needs to practice more to learn how to pronounce words properly while singing and thats ok!

[@tahliyahiriee8507]

Critiquing*

[@Tunagui]

No. She couldn’t sing. That’s all she needed to say …. CHILE STOP. Katy made her show the real her. Her real voice, her real talent. Only by cutting the mess out. ASAPPPP

[@ronnetteharvey6781]

Katy is so intuitive. Not only this time but really showed. Lionel has come through in that he has such a big heart. All three of you are the best judges ever!

[@sirennem.6890]

katy is very smart

[@kellykapoelle2163]

@@sirennem.6890 it’s a Scorpio ♏️ thing!

[@betterworld2958]

we have such low standards these days

[@randal_gibbons]

Katy knew what was going on inside that girl in a heartbeat. That was super impressive.

[@IamRocque]

Yup

[@goodvibe47]

Katy should be in Marvel.

[@fts4608]

Katy saw the talent and beauty behind the annoying mannerisms

[@bezzerwizzer6448]

@@fts4608 Exactly !

[@emilyjerololo347]

Ooh wauw am motivated too

[@elainegotchu5761]

KP just gave her 10 years of therapy in less than 10 seconds fucking awesome

[@HB-pr2tq]

No. It doesn't work like that. She showed empathy and gave her validation and a lil confidence boost. But that doesn't magically erase/fix someone's problems. I like how Katy saw behind the mask, advised her and gave her a chance. "It's easier to strip it off then build it up" is exactly right and this personal work needs to take place for her happiness/success.

[@DP-ot6zf]

@@HB-pr2tq Well, true that her agony isn't going away after that chat, but getting a ticket on American Idol is a really huge step on the road to success.

[@DavidArenas-l2x]

If you don't believe or trust Katy Perry, then who can you believe?, really!

[@devonschultz9322]

She’s actually really good it’s just the cursive singing lmfaooo

[@popsay]

The way I cackled!!!!

[@jeniffermoreno5041]

I love how katy gave her another chance and she listened to the directions katy was saying. ❤️

[@devonschultz9322]

@@jeniffermoreno5041 yeah for real that was awesome

[@soloz5053]

Gen Z loves that

[@devonschultz9322]

@@soloz5053 facts haha

[@yadanalin]

I like that Katy didn’t sugar coat but stated the facts with empathy and straight forward.

[@charlotteojuederie]

She just needed confidence in her voice. Once she gets over those insecurities and sings with strength she will be beautiful.

[@noodleevan5102]

to be 1000% honest. Erika needs to put more emotion in her voice. She needs to forget about what people think, and belt it out. She needs to learn that she don't need to change just because someone from the stands is telling her to.

[@dyazkiprit]

she's beautiful, funny, and she's got a cute voice, i don't get it why she's not confident and insecure, i mean she's literally have anything

[@sirennem.6890]

she is young but has so disorder, needs a therapist

[@sirennem.6890]

@@noodleevan5102 confidence is everything, she is not stable

[@sirennem.6890]

Kate is so smart and stable

[@stephannielsen4177]

This makes me like Katy Perry so much more, the empathy for Erika and the willingness to help her.

[@vincentjohnflorio]

Yeah at first I was relating to Luke for ripping off the Band-Aid and being so practical but the "loss" to the competition versus sending that poor broken girl in a tailspin was, in her mind, probably a tolerable calculation.

[@mariaestrellitagonzales-me9798]

The fact that she’s crying bcoz her boyfriend just freshly broke up with her right before her audition. It’s hard to sing when crying yet she proved her talent & Katy knew she has potential. Wish her luck!

[@tamtam777]

me too...

[@Hafiza.Gawhari]

made it 800

[@arthursilvamartins6330]

Lol

[@tdunn779]

Poor baby, once Katy started telling her she knew the truth about her she couldn’t stop the tears and made me tear up

[@joijosei.143]

If your boyfriend ever comes back to you after that audition of yours, don't accept him. He clearly doesn't deserve you for he clearly lowers your self-esteem.

[@angelicaduarte2599]

Preach!!!!

[@kiragreen2419]

I mean... I agree in theory BUT, you have no clue what their relationship consisted of. She could have been a great girlfriend or a really crappy one or anything in between on both ends. Maybe they just aren't meant to be or maybe he pushed her away to see if she stepped up like she just did. The world isn't always black and white or yes and no, right or wrong. All we can do is see where this goes and give support or constructive critism when we can.

[@jabadilla2174]

@@angelicaduarte2599 bvv

[@smhaceofspades2813]

@@kiragreen2419 unless she was acting in continuation to her singing, I think it's fair to say SHE was Monsterly insecure her mannerisms her cheesy act it was her way of escaping.

[@Arkane117]

Succeeding in American Idol or in you career is not going to make a guy want you more. They’ll be happy for you but that’s not what’s important to guys. Those are things import to girls.

[@kimseokjin4752]

This screams feminism. The way katy could just see through her unrelated sister just woman to woman was so touching. This audition was so much more than just singing. This shows character building and driver u up from your roots. To all the sisters there are, you go girl. Never let anybody let you down. You're strong and even if they do break you, you can heal from it. Every meltdown is just gonna make you stronger. NEVER GIVE UP WE LOVE YOU.

[@LouisMope]

We dont know why he broke up with her

[@rockerxxchick307]

finally someone talking about feminism in a positive way

[@JadeaNash]

“I also think that no ones ever believed in you” this hit hard when Katy said that. I know that feeling all to well. My heart broke for her but I am rooting for her she is amazing!! I cannot wait to watch her grow into a beautiful flower 🌸

[@candacemackintosh6227]

Your comment should have +1K likes by now ❤

[@11pinkmoon53]

I absolutely love her style when it's clean. Beautiful singer. I'm proud of you. Go big and shine! We actually need your sound. Gratitude young lady.

[@shardstar35]

holy shit Katy saw right through her and gave her the exact words she needed

[@masterkaruna4013]

Katy you are amazing, giving this girl the best constructive criticism is the best gift this girl received as it made her realise she is not alone in her insecurities and can be successful in her choice of career! You are the best thing that happened to that girl, as you have changed her life!❤😊

[@retnoyuniarti7325]

I love the way Katy encourages her or any other contestants ...it is so sweet..so kind.humanity restored

[@majorbrighton]

After she basically spat on her singing first, total humiliation, shore, nice Katy my foot.

[@sedriaroun7487]

@@majorbrighton you got a lot of hate fr, she's a professional, americal idol is a grand stage, you don't come when you aren't prepared.. it took her time to analyze but Katy saw right through her voice... you gotta calm down

[@majorbrighton]

What I thought still stands, she had a really cool lyrics that had an amazing swing to the words, both in rhyming and content. Some of these judges think they have the right to push a little too far with some contestants and this time even rudely interrupted her before she had started, asking if she was even speaking English. Luckily the singer was nice enough to play along and humor them, given that she probably has more riding on this than we would know. I feel the judges are acting more like clowns these days and are only interested in the rates of the channel, nothing more. Her voice was very special and not something to destroy after 1 min of meeting her. She needs all the support she can get at this point and it was so refreshing to hear something new too. You need to check your spelling in your comment.@@sedriaroun7487

[@dyrectory_com]

Katy's empathy... she knocked it out of the park. Much respect to her! 💛

[@helenalbiston8253]

Honestly I feel like she can go places if she believes that she doesn’t have to put on such a show to be liked and appreciated for who she is!

[@troyeyong5226]

Exactly

[@persevere6326]

Maybe that’s who she really is

[@siarrarayne]

@@persevere6326 it is.

[@ayandadludlu6585]

Katy Perry is a stardust.... spreading love like confetti - the universe needs more like you!

[@gabrielvelasquez3181]

Who else absolutely loves her singing??

[@kuchuluheartagnes1594]

Mi

[@realmccoy813]

I know I was like but she can sing though...

[@khengjenner6107]

Meeeee

[@dhawanhemanth9000]

Me

[@lisaallen918]

She can't sing.😂

[@MB-fq9qy]

Her voice gives me the chills. She is great!

[@almosh3271]

This show is so beyond just a singing. It's about human spirit, achievements and failures. Folks that have enough courage to get on cam and display their talents are brave souls including Erika. For her to show up, sing, and display that she IS worthy to prove a point to her boy friend is so brave, so amazing and beyond wonderful to see. Way to go Erika, my hat is off to you. In her case not only the sky is the limit so is the space in universe and then some. Bravo, bravo, bravo!!!!!!

[@firehawk895]

Katy perry is just an incredible human being. Just incredible.

[@TheJudelaineChannel]

There is a genuine kindness and positivity in her that is magnetic.

[@vincentklairrivera1414]

Her voice is “The Voice”, “X Factor” or “The Four” material.. Katy made the right choice for giving her first Yes 😍 AI needs this talent🙂

[@AllFactsNoShade]

I hope she does good. You can tell shes a nice girl she just has to be comfortable just being herself

[@poisoninmyiv]

she actually has a great voice, i could hear it for like a split second but definitely needs to practice her enunciation.... even after katy told her i couldn’t understand one word and i know the song lol but she does have a lot of potential!! maybe she will be this seasons underdog and surprise everyone!

[@terryo1463]

Agreed, you can tell she can sing, she needs coaching to stop what she is doing. She is trying to have that starbucks voice I call it. She has potential she just needs direction.

[@sirennem.6890]

she also could wear more clothes

[@KatK2]

​@@sirennem.6890 😒 leave her alone. Go bug all the other celebrities

[@mariodimitriadis]

​@@sirennem.6890that's ok, you could wear more clothes instead to make up for what you think her style lacks. She's absolutely gorgeous.

[@KatK2]

She literally listed her (ex)romantic partner, friends AND family, and peers... as people who all put her down.. I would love to be her friend she seems so loyal and playful!!💛 I can also kinda relate and I think it's cool she's embracing alien theme

[@sirmigz]

she actually NAILED it. I mean that voice and style is soooo soo uniqueee and she is so beautiful

[@beccafaison7358]

She was amazing

[@sirmigz]

@@beccafaison7358 exactly

[@stamen_]

It's not unique anymore. Honestly. It's pretty generic these days. Twang and drawl and all.

[@galetinm]

That style is everything but unique. So many people sing that way and it's nothing but annoying. The girl from Germany who won the Eurovision song contest in 2010 sang that way, especially on the studio recording. But it was somewhat more cohesive.

[@LisaPitz-wr2vd]

This makes me adore Katy soooooo much!!! She was able to really see this girl in her true light and spoke right to her soul!!!

[@rebuildme88]

She has one of those voices that is so unique and so good like Amy Winehouse. I have never ever heard a good cover of Valerie since Amy Winehouse, and she nailed the fuck out of it. She has the potential to be the next Amy Winehouse.

[@fishfighter73156]

I was thinking the same!

[@diegosk8er1]

Mostly because of her personality, not only vocal hability.

[@jenfren723]

Yeeees

[@vinnyp9877]

If you want to hear someone else cover it well check out Teddy Swims

[@jenfren723]

@@vinnyp9877 Teddy is THE man!

[@jasmelybaptiste5586]

Katy is a great judge. She fixed everything in that song and give her that encouragement. Love how katy build her confidence.

[@TwoHemiViewer]

Well done to Katy Perry for just enough calm patients and direct communication to give this eccentric yet talented girl a go.

[@stamen_]

Patience 🔴🔴🔴

[@johnh8186]

Very Happy for her!!! Glad KP spoke frankly and from the heart - clearly message received.

[@ADDAuntDawnDisorder]

I would have probably enjoyed her voice if SOOOOO many people aren’t trying to to COPY this exact style. It is no longer eccentric or different, but rather a trend. Girl, you have a strong voice! Use it where people can understand your words! You have talent. Use it!

[@ambermartinez2616]

I feel for her, I genuinley love the way she sings. ❤😭😭

[@markanthonyorbe277]

Her voice though has this own uniqueness, love that!

[@janepaogofieausage1082]

She has a beautiful unique voice! Congratulations Erika!

[@hawkwing8840]

Ok- but can we appreciate how Ericka kept singing while Katy was cutting her off telling her the criticism, I would’ve stop instantly and broke down cuz that’s SO INTIMIDATING! 🥲😅🥺

[@kharismaannamagdalena5946]

Absolutely!

[@gab7683]

constructive criticism is what she needed

[@snatchgrab7028]

It’s vocal coaching love, you don’t learn to sing by sitting quietly. You learn by ear and the sound of your voice. Katy did great 💛

[@angelahabanez3992]

Katy can super relate. I think that girls reminds her from the time when she was about to do her concert but her husband told her that he wants a divorce.

[@eiroa2432]

Katy Perry was excellent here! So honest, no bs. And this girl has a great voice, hopefully she can start singing with her natural voice more and learns the lyrics.

[@Turner__22345]

I think everyone deserves a chance not saying she’ll win but maybe she will improve!🙏🏾

[@SAM.EIGHTYFOUR]

Katie Perry telling someone they are freaky and weird 😂

[@Steph-hg3sr]

i really like her. idk why but i do. She has something very charming about her. I feel like there's a lot more to her and she's a really nice gal but she's just coping, in her own strange way. ❤️

[@jennyferrios5298]

Her voice is nice and her tone is strong. She needs to do this for her and no one else. I am glad she got good criticism so she stops what can holder her back. And she is pretty🥰

[@staciesheppard2048]

40 of Stefan's friends and family members disliked this video.

[@kelleytambe9438]

Hahahahahahahahahahahaha Trueeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

[@coolthinker8690]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@judywambui5074]

Haha

[@VillagegirlinNorway]

😂😂

[@sirennem.6890]

no, she is young znd need nre stability near yourself

[@Carlito-Fxwg]

I love her, She's too cute, Best of Luck to her in all her Endeavors.

[@jsnsbdjsiemens3525]

“Is this English?”😂

[@heatherwiner2883]

I like her voice and her singing. Katy gave great constructive criticism and you can go far if you take her advice. Unique and beautiful

[@thedavineempress]

I liked her singing the way it was, its unique, her voice is awesome

[@thedavineempress]

Idk wtf they actin like she barely slid in, shes going to be epic.

[@smithsunleashed]

@@thedavineempress Cuz cursive singing is correct singing. It's this style people made to sound good but it doesn't make them good singers

[@bigheadrhino]

It's weird that she couldn't annunciate even when told to. She's got a great voice though!

[@user-xo2vi5eu7v]

called muscled memory, its alright she can get Better with the right technical pronunciation, she just need some time to get into the goal.

[@thelibrarian894]

I really enjoyed this audition . Katy was fleshing out what was needed. And was on point about not having anyone believe in her. I like how this unique beautiful girl took on what the judges said.

[@veronicamasters4984]

That was amazing her voice is so unique there definitely underestimating her.

[@dylantoshi]

She's beautiful and she's got an even beautiful voice.

[@brandonstokes392]

I love this show and the judges, but seriously Luke a NO?! This girl is beyond ready for the music industry!! Definitely should be in the TOP 10!! You read it here first!!

[@staciesheppard2048]

Brandon Stokes Replaces Luke Whatshisname on Judges Panel

[@brandonstokes392]

@@staciesheppard2048 🤣

[@constanceweinberger3078]

Luke knows as a professional singer how long it takes to break a very very bad habit that has developed in a singer. He was not wrong in his judgement; taking her on is a huge risk if that habit isn't broken (Lionel knew that) Katie may be thinking she's the one for the job and that's why she said yes. Because Luke said no does not mean he did not make a good judgement; it is his professional opinion. ( I am a classically trained vocalist..love the quality and tone of her voice and it has huge potential but she needs a lot of corrective work ) .

[@smithsunleashed]

she's not top 10 material. she has a nice voice but she should lose the cursive singing

[@delilah2030]

i couldn’t understand a word she was even saying what are you talking abt 😭

[@carrie9602]

Katy is absolute magic! She looked absolutely stunning after she heard praise from Katy Perry. Take off the heels and stop the gimmicks and this girls is a star! Power on, girl.

[@ri-create]

She has a resounding voice it's just that she needs to say the words clearly while she's singing.

[@lisaward60]

I don't normally like Katy but i love how she helped her.

[@bluestar-th5jd]

She's a starseed and her ex sounds like a narcissist. She's beautiful 💜💙 much love

[@TranceGurl20]

Happy to find someone who knows about starseed ♥️

[@TranceGurl20]

Starseeds

[@leonorejanson5140]

Katy Perry just earned my greatest respect for her patience and sincere feedback.

[@daisysky6705]

She has potential. I heart you girl. Be happy be you DO NOT GO BACK to the DUDE!!! BUT yes stop being annoying just be you which is okay to be weird and sweet.

[@silvermanandbuddy5111]

Now this made me fall in love with Katie good job on supporting right at the moment she needed it the most ❤

[@shantebarze1068]

She sounded like Amy Winehouse resurrected but forgotten how to relate to life from the afterlife. Like Buffy the vampire slayer when she crawled out of the grave an couldn't relate from being once dead, then back to life again. Creepy but good in a strange way.

[@HilkanaCastro]

Hahahahah so on point. I wouldn’t be mad if Amy winehouse come back after this girl get over her insecurities.

[@rustywine7839]

My first thought was Amy too

[@Olivetree80]

Aw I love the Buffy analogy

[@ESPIE.OFFICIAL]

Katy was like "Did I really sing this song?" "Is this my song?"

[@lajoya8283]

I think she is an amazing person

[@pollyannaprinciple5860]

Katy Perry is so insightful and a little psychic. Amazing that she could read what was going on with Erika.

[@nd2737]

Her voice is unique,so is her voice I absolutely love her voice 😘🥰👌..

[@suzannemuliolis6066]

You know, I thought Katy was a pretentious tw*t, but seeing this gave me a whole new respect for her. What she and Lionel did is why we are here...to build eachother up...

[@dianapease643]

Good thing he rejected her or she would never have found herself as being a worthwhile capable human being. Love it.

[@clearmist5967]

Omg she could also be a model and her voice is so unique. I love her.😍

[@scoll13]

That is one of the all time best clips from that show. It was like a life therapy session / audition session rolled into one !

[@csandford6011]

That's cool I loved when she told her boyfriend on the camera that she's going to Hollywood that's the best and good luck to her I wish her the best

[@sapphiraisrael476]

I love the part where she said is it English? 😂😂😂😂😂

[@flutetubamorg]

That girl has no annunciation whatsoever, but sings and emotes awesomely. I hear colors and she is as bright as they come.

[@ray1ashwin]

Its enunciation.annunciation means to do an announcement of something.They did a mistake with the subtitles here.also pronunciation is very important in commercial singing.otherwise the listeners might not show any interest in her cos modern audiences wants familiarity,easiness and catchyness in songs.without these elements she won't be able to sell her songs,specially in a commercial market.

[@Kaydeleon]

I didn’t care for Katy Perry but honestly this made me change.... I really like her as a person this was very very special... she saw someone lacking confidence and she built her up!!! She didn’t have to teacher or even try to teach her.... other people could’ve made good TV but she saw the girl could sing and she gave her that shot to correct herself!!! Like wow!!!

[@titania145]

This girl has GREAT potential but has personality issues... Will fit right in the music crowds. 👍🕊️🙏🏻 forget Stephan, girl ; you' ve outgrown him already 💞

[@MI-xb8dd]

She absolutely can sing she's so beautiful and her personality are amazing what are you mean by she is annoying 🙂!

[@ron8146]

Definitely she needs to work hard with her singing but she’s one of those few singers that when you hear their songs in the radio you will definitely know it’s them! She’s annoying yes! But she’s good and she’s a fighter!

[@cassandrahepp6445]

She's young too. Like Katy said, she's probably never received a single piece of CONSTRUCTIVE criticism in her life. She could have been offended when Katy stopped her but instead she listened and IMMEDIATELY started trying to make adjustments. She WANTS to learn. She WANTS guidance. She can accept constructive critiques and build on them. If we are lucky we will get to see her confidence grow through this season. She's got a lot of heavy competition though. I just hope she isn't out before we get to see her develop into the artist I'm sure is in there.

[@lauralauren2402]

Tears are flowing... yes.😢🤧 I love how Katy helped her.♡

[@mimeowz]

4:00 This was like watching a movie I love it

[@BeaPaxson]

Kary hit the nail right on the head and totally figured her out. ❤ she needed this.

[@jollychiu1269]

She has a good singing voice. Its just she put so much style in it which turn out to be mumbling.

[@user-wb7zp4sb2m]

I love how katy encourage her... She's just too sweet.. :) And i also love how she takes all the interruptions without feeling down

[@rebeccastratton4114]

THAT IS WHAT YA CALL ORIGINALITY! This sweet, beautiful girl is going to make a huge difference in this year's Idol!!!

[@MissKishira]

I am happy that Katty saw her hidden potential 💗 she had such a positive criticism and deep encouragement. Respect for Katty and all the love and light for this young lady! You have a great voice 💕

[@tru2harris998]

I LOVED THIS GIRLS SINGING EXACTLY AS SHE WAS ORIGINALLY.

[@MissCherribliss]

Perfect example of a girl broken down by others and trying to cope and hide behind it. Meanwhile that girl is freaking gorgeous and uber talented! Ugh I hate that people are not kind and considerate to others! Drives me bonkers!

[@lmao.itzjustin]

She’s beautiful and weird but idk what else to say especially about the singing

[@kennethgrantham5092]

She’s very weird but she’s definitely NOT beautiful...cute but not beautiful.

[@lmao.itzjustin]

@@kennethgrantham5092 I was just saying shit😭

[@TheFlyrodder68]

K Perry gets it, making her an impartial and fair judge. Nicely done, K. Perry!

[@nicchris960]

I love how Katy perry was such an gracious queen even though the girl annoyed her lol

[@dansloan4242]

Honestly, he dumped her for a reason, she's a drama queen, and half crazy... All men will run from this!!!

[@balonzoloz84]

haha Luke " She speaking another language??" She is Beautiful and I liked her voice. But I could not understand it either but it sounded great.

[@innag6888]

she's absolutely beautiful and has a good voice. i see no reason why she can't go everywhere

[@LibraHearts]

Her voice is so amazing though that’s what crazy.

[@carolinelomboting6985]

She beautiful She can sing And funny too.i like her sweet smile..malaysia love you...you win or not ..you still the winner.

[@fionaila9475]

I like her high spirits,motivation....She's Definately got drive....My kinda of attitude..

[@YazminM2222]

I never forget this audition. Best audition ever 😂❤

[@SunnyRain0614]

I really enjoy watching these youngsters perform, and the judges being pretty awesome!

[@theblueseamus]

I like her voice actually that it was so hoarse it can fit to the avant-garde genre type of music/singing. Thanks for giving her a chance.

[@kamakauli]

This is also the best moment from KP! This girl is a star. I see it. She needs some work but the talent is there!