Katy Perry Receives Backlash For Giving ‘American Idol’ Contestant First Kiss
The new season of “American Idol” has just premiered, but it has already caused quite a stir in the media and online. During one of the auditions, a 19-year-old contestant, Benjamin Glaze, revealed to the judges that he never kissed anyone before. As a response, Katy Perry offered to give him his first kiss, and although some people thought it was cute and playful, others were outraged.
The moment when Katy Perry offered to kiss Benjamin was captured on camera and went viral. In the video, Perry calls Glaze to come closer to her, and after asking him if he’s ever kissed a girl, she says, “Come here, Benjamin. Come here right now.” Glaze walks towards her, and Perry leans in for a kiss on his cheek. However, when he turns his head at the last second, Perry kisses him on the lips instead. Glaze looks surprised and shocked, but Perry seems pleased with herself.
After the episode aired, people took to social media to express their opinions, and the responses were mixed. While some people thought it was a sweet and innocent moment and that Perry was just trying to make the contestant feel more comfortable, others called it inappropriate and even sexual harassment.
One Twitter user wrote, “So, Katy Perry sexually harasses a young man on American Idol, kisses him without consent, and we’re all supposed to laugh and find it entertaining? What a disgusting display!” Another user commented, “I’m not sure how I feel about Katy Perry kissing that kid without his consent. It’s not funny or cute. It’s just creepy.”
However, there were also people who defended Katy Perry, saying that it was harmless and that Glaze didn’t seem to mind. Some even pointed out that Glaze had previously said in an interview that he would be willing to kiss Katy Perry on the show.
This incident has sparked a debate around the topic of consent and appropriate behavior, especially in the entertainment industry. While some argue that Katy Perry’s actions were harmless and playful, others say that it’s important to recognize that she was in a position of power as a judge on the show and that she should have been more mindful of her actions.
In the end, it’s up to each individual to decide whether they think Katy Perry’s actions were inappropriate or harmless. However, it’s clear that this incident has raised important questions about consent and appropriate behavior, and it serves as a reminder that we should all be more aware of our actions and how they may affect others.
