American Idol Katy Perry: Taylor Swift tried to assassinate my character! 06/09/2017 Katy Perry says fellow singer Taylor Swift is trying to "assassinate" her character. Read More RELATED NEWS 'American Idol' couple Gabby Barrett and Cade Foehner expecting their first childKaty Perry honors late friend and mentor: "I am incredibly grateful"Bobby Bones joins 'American Idol' as in-house mentor for Season 17 TAGS: Katy Perry Taylor Swift James Corden