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Katy Perry Claps Back at Online Trolls Over Her New Haircut

Katy Perry certainly heard her fans roar over her hair change.

After the American Idoljudge shared a video of her getting her hair cut into a bob ‘do she confirmed it was only a wig and she hadn't actually made the chop. But for her, the bait and switch served as a reminder to fans not to make fun of her past eras.

"Stay ready, stay pressed," Katy playfully told E! News' Will Marfuggi at the American Idol Top 8 post show April 29. "May this be a teachable moment for any of my fans who may have had something to say that may have been not kind. I'm watching."

At the end of the day, the discourse over Katy's could-be cut is nothing new. "People have really strong feelings about my hair," she added. "For years, they have." (For more exclusive Katy, tune into E! News April 30.)

Before revealing her short hair was a wig, the "Roar" singer's fans quickly compared her faux chop to her infamous 2017 pixie cut, which she debuted around the release of her album Witness.

Of course, Katy—who shares daughter Daisy Dove, 3, with fiancéOrlando Bloom—knew her April 29 wig video would trigger fans to recall the moment, as she quipped, "thoughts, comments, concerns," in its caption. And fans did not hold back.

One commenter wrote, "When we said justice for Witness, we didn't mean recreate it," while another added, "Here we go again."

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For what it's worth, Katy's 2017 hair transformation isn't the only time she's made a drastic change. In fact, the 39-year-old has sported dozens of hairstyles over the years. While she may be most known for her current long, jet black look, she's a natural blonde, and she's donned all types of lengths and colors—including blue, purple, and pink—throughout her career.

However, fans may be more concerned about the music that would follow a drastic haircut, as Katy has been teasing releasing new music for the first time since 2020, and tends to match her sound to her style.

One thing fans can be sure of is that her sound and style will continue to evolve.

After all, Katy even recently revealed she owns a "vault" for her looks of eras past. "Every artist has a vault of sorts and I definitely have a vault," she told E! News in January. "I have one, and there's employees for it."

Katy may have faked out fans on her latest transformation, but read on for more stars who've changed their looks for real.

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What does wig mean in slang for American Idol? ›

New Word Suggestion. used to say that you are impressed, alluding to a wig flying off with excitement. Additional Information. Example: "We know this because she had a moment of connection with a male American Idol contestant who casually dropped the word 'wig' into conversation after his audition. [

What does "wig" mean in Arkansas? ›

Katy Perry explains the term in an interview with Jimmy Kimmel. "It's a language that sometimes the kids and I speak," Perry said in an interview with Kimmel. "When somebody basically sings really well and they sang. They sing so well that the wig flies off."

What does it mean when Katy Perry says "wig"? ›

It's a language that sometimes the kids and I speak. It's a little bit internet language,” Perry explains about Davis' comment. “When somebody basically sings really well and they 'sang,' they sing so well that the wig flies off.

What does wig mean in Gen Z slang? ›

Wig is an interjection that conveys that someone has lost his/her composure as a result of shock. wig.

What is a wig urban dictionary katy perry? ›

Wig." According to Urban Dictionary, "Wig is a term used to describe when someone does something (In their opinion) that is so good that they go bald." And "When something happens so unexpectedly, that your wig flies off your head." This is a common term on social media, particularly by fans talking about idols.

What does it mean when somebody says "wig"? ›

slang : to lose one's composure or reason : freak.

What does the acronym wig stand for? ›

WIG: A WIG is an acronym for a “Wildly Important Goal”. A goal so important that not achieving it makes other achievements inconsequential.

What does wig stand for in slang? ›

According to Urban Dictionary, "Wig is a term used to describe when someone does something (In their opinion) that is so good that they go bald." And "When something happens so unexpectedly, that your wig flies off your head." This is a common term on social media, particularly by fans talking about idols.

Why does the girl on American Idol wear a wig? ›

“I just wear wigs because I had a bleach fail at home, and that's the only reason,” Reid said. Reid's mom, Jennifer, also weighed in to defend her daughter. “Kennedy is definitely 23 years old,” she said in a video that she uploaded to TikTok on February 19.

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