Watch Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart perform with his daughter for ‘American Idol’ audition

Mom duty doesn’t stop for Katy Perry — even while on the job in paradise! The pop star brought her 2-year-old daughter, Daisy, along for American Idol‘s Hawaii Week, which kicks off Sunday on ABC.

Katy Perry — even while on the job in paradise! The pop star brought her 2-year-old daughter, Daisy, along for 's Hawaii Week, which kicks off Sunday on ABC.While Perry and fellow judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan worked with this season's hopefuls, Daisy — whom Perry shares with longtime love Orlando Bloom -- had her sights set on her own Disney idols at the Aulani resort. For the toddler set, this tops everything when it comes to scoring cool mom points!«She went to breakfast and met Minnie and Mickey and she's not scared at all,» Perry gushed to ET's Denny Directo, noting that Daisy has already spent time at Disneyland Tokyo and celebrated Christmas with Mickey last winter.

Nutsa, a 25-year-old performer from Tbilisi, Georgia, made it through to the next round while her duet partner, Carina Deangelo, did not progress.Calling the tense exchange during the duets the «hardest emotional experience that I've had in my life ever,» Nutsa gave her side of the story during Sunday's episode of, apologizing to the judges.After judgeKaty Perry told Nutsa to have «more grace,» Nutsa explained why she didn't stand up for herself amid her duet partner's criticisms.«I wanted to apologize because I felt very bad when you said to me 'more grace, more grace' and I wanted to tell also my side of the story,» Nutsa told Perry. «And I felt so bad I was, like, frozen.

Katy Perry made a bit of a fashion statement amid her "mom-shaming" controversy on "American Idol." The singer wore a baseball cap with the word "MAMA" stitched on it on Monday, the day after contestant Sara Beth Liebe, who fans accused Perry of "mom-shaming," decided to leave the competition. Perry wore the hat while out shopping in Montecito, California, in an overall dressed down look, consisting of a gray sweatshirt, joggers, and rose-tinted aviator sunglasses. The 38-year-old is a mom to a daughter, Daisy Dove, with her fiancé, Orlando Bloom.  Meanwhile, Liebe, who opted to leave the show during Hollywood week to be with her family, took to her social media to put the controversy to bed.

Another American Idol contestant has dropped out of the competition — and we’ve got questions!

She’s out. Kaya Stewart quit American Idol abruptly on Monday, April 3.

Katy Perry isn't afraid to keep it real on The 38-year-old judge often has her heart on her sleeve while listening to contestants perform on the ABC music competition series.On Monday night, Perry was brought to tears by contestant Fire, a young single mother and stripper desperate to improve her situation.After Fire's duet partner, Kaya Stewart, dropped out of the competition moments before their duet, Fire was left alone on the stage and in tears.The singer pulled through, singing her rendition of Adam Lambert's «Whataya Want From Me» while crying.The emotional performance reduced Perry to tears, and the «Firework» singer took to Instagram to share her less-than-glamorous moment.«Hi this is my ugly cry face,» Perry captioned the clip.Kim Kardashian, who is known for her own on-screen crying moments, commented on Perry's post, «We all have one.»A post shared by KATY PERRY (@katyperry)Ultimately, Perry sent Fire onto the next round, praising her for continuing to fight. airs Sundays and Mondays at 8 p.m.

another shocking early exit from the competition, Monday night's episode of was filled with tears and heightened emotions from contestants and judges alike.Two breakout performers from the ABC music competition show — Kaya Stewart, the daughter of Eurythmics singer Dave Stewart, and Fire, a single mom and stripper fighting to earn her second chance — were paired up to perform a duet. And though the duo appeared to hit it off right away, things went south when Kaya got sick and wasn't able to learn the arrangement and music in time for their performance.Kaya and Fire took to the stage together and Kaya announced, «I realized I wasn't able to give 100 percent, so I've decided to not perform,» much to the judges' shock.She confirmed that her decision not to perform meant she was exiting the competition.«I have to leave, I'm sorry.

Another night of American Idol saw another contestant dropping out of the competition. It’s the second consecutive night a singing hopeful exits the ABC reality series after Sara Beth Liebe opted to quit the show a night before.

Wow! Sara Beth Liebe was a fan favorite for a lot of American Idol viewers. Not just because of her amazing voice but because she became a hero to a lot of young moms by standing up to criticism!

judge Katy Perry was accused of “mom-shaming” during her audition has left the singing competition.Sarah Beth Liebe, a quirky 25-year-old redheaded mother of three, gave a standout performance of The Police hit “Roxanne” during the Hollywood round on Sunday night’s episode. Her rendition actually impressed the previously judgmental “Teenage Dream,” singer, as well as judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. But before taking the stage, Liebe admitted to feeling homesick and “selfish” about leaving her young family behind to pursue the competition.“I don’t even know what show business is,” she told the cameras.

Sarah Beth Liebe shocked American Idol viewers and the judges Sunday when she announced she was exiting the reality competition during the first episode of Hollywood week.

American Idol introduced a new twist last year with the “platinum tickets” and they handed them out again for season 21 in 2023.

Katy Perry and former “American Idol” contestant, Sara Beth Liebe, appear to be on good terms after Liebe expressed last month that she felt hurt by Perry’s “mom shaming” comment during her audition.

Sara Beth Liebe has walked away from American Idol.

Mother to mother. Katy Perry tried to convince American Idol’s Sara Beth Liebe to stay on the show after the contestant previously claimed the “Roar” singer mom-shamed her.

contestant Sara Beth Liebe. The 25-year-old musician made headlines following her March audition episode when she called out Katy Perry for some«mom shaming» comments the judge made about her being a young mother of three.On Sunday's episode, Sara Beth fought to work on her confidence during the show's Hollywood Week and even received some one-on-one help from former runner-up, Clay Aiken.The performer was clearly nervous, admitting, «I don't think I realized quite how hard it would be to be away from my kids. They're all still really young.

Michele Amabile Angermiller “American Idol” may be a platform for aspiring unknown singers to showcase their talent outside of their bedrooms, but some contestants may have an advantage over others: being born into famous families. Season 21 has already shown several so-called “Nepo Babies” — contestants with ties to the entertainment business — competing for the crown, including Kaya Stewart, daughter of Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics (pictured). “With all your different opportunities and connections and stuff, how did you even land on ‘American Idol?’” Judge Katy Perry asked before her audition.

won’t lie to you, it was emotional.Eurythmics member Dave Stewart caused a stir on Sunday’s “American Idol” episode when he provided backup music for his daughter Kaya, who was auditioning for the popular singing competition.“The backup musician is who,” quipped judge Lionel Richie as Stewart walked into the audition room.Katy Perry looked on at Stewart’s entrance with a mixture of shock and confusion before realizing who it was after the musician introduced himself simply as “Dave.” “Oh my god, blast from the past,” squealed Perry.Stewart then revealed what it was like growing up with a famous dad who was on the road touring. “Music has been a part of my life since before I was even born,” said the younger Stewart.

 judges were caught off-guard by a familiar face on Sunday's final audition episode. When 22-year-old singer Kaya Stewart took to the stage, she brought her famous dad, Dave Stewart, one-half of the Eurythmics, along to play backup guitar.«Oh wait, what?» judge Lionel Richie exclaimed as the 70-year-old British musician walked through the door.