Katy Perry consoles ‘American Idol’ contestant Hunter Metts in heartwarming display

Renowned singer and songwriter Katy Perry tugged at the heart strings of her fans when she went full on mama bear and consoled American Idol contestant Hunter Metts.

The contestant whose only prior experience in performance came from the mirrors in his room burst into tears the moment he stepped foot on the stage. The catalyst of which ended up being a tiny mistake he made during the course of his performance.

The moment an apology left his lips, Katy Perry, leapt up from her seat and claimed, “No, no, no, no, no, no. Hunter, Hunter. Perfection is an illusion. It doesn’t matter. That shows that you are human. And vulnerable! And everybody relates to that.”

“And it’s amazing. It’s emotion. That’s what music is. And I know this is a lot of pressure, but it’s not about perfection. It’s about resonating with people. And you just did.d4 You were so connected that you forgot where you were, and this is perfect.’

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