Sara Beth Liebe is leaving “American Idol” after some nice performances, one very viral audition and a headline-making TikTok about “Idol” choose Katy Perry.
The singer introduced on Sunday that she was exiting the truth present on her personal accord, regardless of all of her success ― and three judges attempting to alter her thoughts.
“This chance is absolutely rad, however that is truly going to be my final efficiency as a result of my coronary heart is at house,” Liebe mentioned, through Yahoo. “So, I’m going get house to my infants ― they type of want me.”
“American Idol” judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Perry expressed disbelief and tried to get Liebe to remain, to no avail.
Leibe opened up about her determination in a video she posted to Instagram. She reminded those who “Idol” producers sought her out ― not the opposite method round.
“Generally we’re introduced with huge alternatives and we now have to make huge choices,” the mom of three mentioned. “Lots of people don’t understand that I used to be scouted to audition. They reached out to me. And I’m so GRATEFUL.”
“I’ve by no means had this a lot help with singing,” Liebe added. “And it’s mind-blowing and so humbling and has made me understand how badly I need to do music. Six months in the past, I didn’t know that but. However I’m additionally allowed to make arduous decisions which might be finest for me.”
Liebe’s time on “Idol” was not with out controversy, after she responded to Perry’s feedback about her youthful look.
Throughout her audition, the “Idol” judges joked that Liebe, 25, regarded like she may very well be 16. Once they discovered she had three youngsters, Perry dramatically reacted by working as much as Bryan’s aspect of the choose’s desk.
“If Katy lays on the desk, I believe I’m going to move out,” Liebe mentioned, smiling.
“Honey, you’ve been laying on the desk an excessive amount of,” Perry answered, whereas Bryan giggled.
Liebe later responded to Perry’s “mom-shaming” in a TikTok that made headlines. She mentioned she didn’t “have an excessive amount of to say on my emotions about it, as a result of I really feel prefer it’s most likely fairly self-explanatory.”
“I imply, it was embarrassing to have that on TV,” she mentioned within the video. “And it was hurtful and, you already know, that’s that. However I did need to take this chance to simply say that I believe that girls supporting and uplifting different ladies is so cool, and I believe that mom-shaming is tremendous lame.”