Singer-songwriter Benson Boone is looking back on his early exit from "American Idol" — and says judge Katy Perry supported his decision. Boone, now 22, competed on Season 19 of the singing show ...

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At 18, he auditioned for “American Idol” and wowed a panel of judges including Katy Perry, who predicted the world would “swoon over Benson Boone.” ...

You can hear all that Benson Boone had to say here. Katy Perry Was 'Really Glad' When One 'American Idol' Contestant Exited the Show first appeared on Parade on Jun 20, 2025 ...

Before we even get to Boone’s voice, it’s helpful to know there’s such a sharp mind behind that moisturized mustache — a mind that knew quitting “American Idol” in 2021 would make him ...

Benson Boone was scoopable by the rock titan Dan Reynolds because he’d made it to ‘Hollywood Week’ of the 19th season of American Idol, then decided to drop out.