Katy Perry is once again under fire after performing her first concert since her Blue Origin space flight. Critics say her comeback has misfired.
Katy perry opens her lifetimes tour with a space-themed show in Mexico city
On April 23, Katy Perry launched her Lifetimes Tour with a performance in Mexico City. This marked her first concert since returning from space.
Just days before, she had joined Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin flight with an all-female crew. The space mission lasted only 11 minutes.
Perry wore a metallic bodysuit and danced in a futuristic routine, echoing the space theme of the tour.
She also posed with two men dressed in NASA-style jumpsuits during the performance.
The theme aligned with her recent journey, but it failed to impress many fans.
Harsh criticism follows Katy Perry’s return to the stage after her blue origin mission
Fans quickly took to social media after the show, and reactions were mixed but largely negative.
Some described her dance moves as awkward and labeled them “mom moves.” Others called the choreography “the worst they had ever seen.”
“Maybe she should’ve gone to rehearsals instead of space,” one comment read.
Another critic wrote, “Every time I think she can’t flop harder, she pulls this.”
“I’m actually embarrassed for her,” another wrote.
“This is the worst choreography I have ever seen in my life,” one said.
“Please retire gracefully.. don’t do that to yourself,” a social media userOne said, “please retire gracefully.. dont do that to yourself.”
Multiple fans asked her to “retire gracefully” and said they were “embarrassed” watching the performance.
Poor ticket sales raise questions about the tour’s future even before the backlash
Reports of poor ticket sales emerged even before her space trip. Sources said venues across the U.S. were far from selling out.
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For example, a show scheduled in Minneapolis on May 13 still had 70% of seats unsold as of February.
An insider revealed that “higher-ups” were skeptical from the start and had discussed backup plans.
According to the Daily Mail, Perry believed the Blue Origin trip would boost interest in her tour.
However, the stunt may have done more harm than good in the eyes of the public.
Katy perry tries to address the criticism during her concert in Mexico city
During the April 23 show, Katy seemed to respond to the growing backlash. She asked the audience, “Has anyone ever called your dreams crazy?”
The question was likely a reference to online criticism about her space journey and concert performance.
Despite her efforts, the criticism continued across social media platforms in the following days.
Following her return from space, Perry knelt and kissed the ground in a dramatic gesture.
Memes quickly surfaced, mocking the moment as overly theatrical and self-serving.
Even fast food chain Wendy’s joined in, tweeting, “Can we send her back?”
They reposted a photo of her kissing the ground with the caption, “I kissed the ground and I liked it.”
Another post read, “When we said women in STEM, this isn’t what we meant.”
Pop singer Kesha also chimed in silently by posting a photo of herself sipping Wendy’s soda with a smirk.
Katy Perry’s attempt to blend pop spectacle with space travel has not landed well with everyone.
From disappointing ticket sales to viral memes, the singer faces a critical moment in her career.
Whether her Lifetimes Tour will recover remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: fans and critics alike are watching closely. As the tour continues, Perry will need to reconnect with her audience and regain the momentum she’s lost.