![EXCLUSIVE: Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan celebrate American Idol's 21st birthday in New Orleans as they announce who is invited to the 'Hollywood Show'. The superstar cast of American Idol has just reunited to start filming the show's next season, which has kept the top-secret auditions under wraps. But as revealed in these exclusive photos, New Orleans will be one of the locations. In the photos, the crowd of auditioners could be seen holding things from a golden ticket to golden '21' signs and golden "You're Invited" signs. The judges looked very excited to be in New Orleans celebrating and also held up "You're Invited" plaques. 09 Oct 2022 Pictured: Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan. Photo credit: MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342 (Mega Agency TagID: MEGA906135_009.jpg) [Photo via Mega Agency]](https://preprod.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Katy-Perry-American-Idol-Judges-Party-MEGA-2.jpg?quality=100&w=293)
Orlando Bloom couldn’t help but gush over his fiancée, Katy Perry. The 39-year-old American Idol judge shared a series of new pictures of herself wearing a ruched, latex ensemble to Instagram, and the 47-year-old Pirates of the Caribbean star encouraged her to bring the outfit back home.
“If my hair is any indication … you might be blown away by this season’s talent. I know it sounds like a cliche, but most cliches are true ok just watch,” Katy captioned her Instagram carousel post earlier this week, to which Orlando commented, “Wear that home, babe” with a fire emoji.
Orlando and Katy are known for their witty social media jokes about each other. In fact, the British actor has even commented a few hilarious responses to her Instagram posts over the years, playfully poking fun at her.
The low-key pair have been together since 2016. Although they briefly split in 2017, Katy and Orlando reunited and announced their engagement in 2019. Since then, the two have been planning their wedding, as it was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
While appearing on The Drew Barrymore Show in 2022, the “Firework” hitmaker pointed out that she and her future husband were still trying to pinpoint a location for their destination wedding.
“There’s still a plan, but the location is challenging,” Katy explained. “I love a big celebration. I am all about big, fun, exotic, great celebrations. So, hopefully, soon.”
Aside from planning their nuptials, Katy and Orlando have been busy parenting their daughter, Daisy, whom they welcomed in 2020. Orlando even brought their 3-year-old to one of her mommy’s concerts during her Las Vegas “Play” residency toward the end of last year.
Meanwhile, Katy is gearing up to conclude her seven-season stint on American Idol. Season 22 of the reality singing competition series is her last, the “Part of Me” artist revealed in a recent Jimmy Kimmel Live! appearance.
“I think this probably will be my last show, my last season for Idol,” she said to the shock of viewers. “I mean, I love Idol so much. It’s connected me with the heart of America, but I feel like I need to go out and feel that pulse to my own beat, you what I’m saying, Jimmy?”