Katy Perry fuels fury with rumors of joining reality show

Katy Perry, a prominent pop star, has stirred controversy among the fans of the reality series RuPaul's Drag Race due to rumors about her joining the upcoming season as a guest judge. These rumors, which had subsided for a period, recently resurfaced on social media and have led to significant backlash from fans, particularly those who anticipate seeing Chappell Roan, a rising star well-regarded in the drag community, as a guest judge. As discussions ramped up on social media platforms, notably X (formerly Twitter), several posts circulated claiming Katy Perry would appear alongside assertions regarding her potential performance in the upcoming season, but these claims lacked verifiable sources and official confirmation from the show's producers or social media accounts. This void of concrete information made fans wary and fueled their anger, particularly since hopes were high for Roan's appearance. Fans expressed disappointment about the perceived sidelining of Chappell Roan in favor of Katy Perry, leading to a surge of posts calling for Roan's recognition in the show. Many fans voiced their desire to see Roan, whose performance and aesthetic are deeply influenced by drag culture, elevated onto the Drag Race stage. The conversation highlighted a growing sentiment within the fan community that honored Roan's contributions and critiqued the lack of acknowledgment for her potential role in the series, contrasting it with Perry's longstanding celebrity status. The season has yet to announce any guest judges officially, and this absence of information has left fans wondering who will fill these prominent roles. Overall, while the rumors surrounding Katy Perry captured public attention, they have also inadvertently spotlighted Chappell Roan, showcasing the audience's craving for representation and authenticity in the show amid ongoing debates about star power versus emerging talent in Drag Race.