During a recent episode of American Idol, Katy Perry found herself in a bit of a fashion fiasco when her wardrobe malfunctioned mid-shoot. As contestant Roman Collins belted out his rendition of “It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World,” Perry’s top unexpectedly gave way, prompting her to seek refuge behind a nearby table. With a mix of humor and composure, Perry quipped to Collins, “That song… um… broke my top off… I guess it is a woman’s world!” Despite the surprise, Perry’s co-judges, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, appeared stunned while host Ryan Seacrest was quick to notice the mishap and offered a lighthearted warning to Perry about the sharp edges of her attire.
The incident took a comedic turn when Bryan jokingly remarked about the potential boost in ratings, prompting Katy Perry to playfully seek shelter behind the judges’ table. Perry later shared a behind-the-scenes video on X, where she and her team scrambled to mend her outfit. Amidst the chaos, Perry humorously emphasized the importance of keeping her top intact to avoid any unplanned surprises for the audience.