Revealed: Why Katy Perry Really Left 'American Idol' - Is Orlando Bloom the Reason?

Katy Perry shocks fans with a major announcement on the Tonight Show.

Expressing her love for the show, Katy says, 'I love Idol so much, it's connected me with the heart of America.

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'But I feel like I need to go out to feel that pulse of my own beat,' Katy reveals about her departure.

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Katy's decision a surprise to co-judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie.

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Reports suggest a rift with Orlando Bloom may have influenced her decision.

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Balancing her personal life with Orlando and her thriving career.

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Katy's departure marks the beginning of a new journey in her life.

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