Katy Perry accused of embarrassing a contestant "American Idol" for being a mother

() — An “American Idol” contestant has criticized Katy Perry, who is a judge on the show, for making a joke that is being accused of “mom shaming” her.

In a episode aired earlier this monthSara Beth Liebe, 25, auditioned for the singing competition in front of Perry and fellow judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan.

The group expressed their astonishment at Liebe’s age, insisting that she could pass for a 16-year-old girl.

When she revealed that she’s a mother of three, Perry jokingly got up from her chair and acted like she was about to pass out on the table.

“If Katy lays down on the table, I think I’m going to pass out,” Liebe said.

“Honey, you’ve been lying too long,” Perry teased.

That comment sparked backlash on social media from those who believed Perry was singling out or shaming Liebe for being a mother.

Liebe published in your tiktok account that people had asked him how he felt about the “that wasn’t very nice” joke. The aspiring singer said she felt the incident was “embarrassing” and “hurtful”.

“I did want to take this opportunity just to say that I think women supporting and uplifting other women is a great thing and I think mom shaming is super pathetic and I think it’s hard enough being a mother and it’s hard enough being a woman. “, said. “I also wanted to take this opportunity to say to all young mothers and mothers in general… keep loving your babies. No one deserves to feel bad about it. I think if you’re a good mother and you love your children, that’s the right thing to do.” that really matters. Other comments are simply not necessary.”

has contacted Perry’s representatives for comment.

Perry has a two-year-old daughter with her fiancé, actor Orlando Bloom.