Juan Pablo joined the show to support his daughter Camila during her audition
KATY Perry has appeared to flirt with former The Bachelor star, Juan Pablo Galavis, on American Idol.
Juan Pablo, 42, is an American-born Venezuelan TV personality who starred in Season 18 of The Bachelor.
Katy Perry has appeared to flirt with former The Bachelor star, Juan Pablo Galavis, on American Idol. Credit: Getty
Juan is an American-born Venezuelan TV personality who starred in Season 18 of The Bachelor. Credit: Getty
A clip of Juan accompanying his daughter Camila as she auditioned for the singing competition was posted on the American Idol Instagram account. Credit: Disney
A clip of Juan accompanying his daughter Camila, 14, as she auditioned for the singing competition was posted on the American Idol Instagram account.
During the introductions, Katy, 39, asked if Camila came from a “musical family” to which she confessed, “No,” before explaining, “My dad is a manager in the social media industry because he was on The Bachelor.”
Lionel Richie, looked surprised as Katy curiously asked, “The TV show? On ABC? Who is your dad?”
Camila proudly replied, “Juan Pablo Galavis.”
The Hot N Cold singer repeated the reality TV star’s name before inquiring, “Did your dad meet someone on the show?
Camila explained that her father met someone but they later broke up.
Juan chose contestant Nikki Ferrell but the couple ended their relationship in October 2014.
“So he’s single?” Katy followed, to which Camila happily replied, “Yeah.”
Familiar with The Bachelor star, Luke Bryan added, “He’s dreamy.”
The former professional soccer would later join his daughter on stage and while meeting Katy the Idol judge repeated her earlier question.
Katy Perry covers her stomach in a flowy dress while visiting family in her hometown of Santa Barbara with Luke Bryan_Instagram_lukebryan
“You’re single?” she asked while shaking his hand and as Juan leaned down to kiss the sitting Katy on the cheek he questioned, “You too?”
He quickly answered his own question and stated, “No, I know you’re not.”
Katy asked Juan if he was single when the pair met during Camila’s auditionCredit: American Idol
Juan leaned down to kiss the sitting Katy on the cheek he questioned, ‘You too?’. Credit: American Idol
In the comment section, one fan wrote, “Katy took this single thing personally.”
“Wonder what her hubby would say?” asked another.
A third person commented, “That’s funny. Orlando Bloom wouldn’t like it…”
Elsewhere in the comment thread, fans congratulated Camila on making it to the next round.
One fan wrote, “que bella Camila! I can’t believe that she is already 14! She sings like an angel! So talented! Beautiful to see Juan Pablo watching her so emotional.”
“Judges see her potential, dad’s charm helped I think,” added another.
Juan commented, “Thank you @lionelrichie @katyperry and @lukebryan for ALL the great ADVICE you gave my daughter Camila.
“Appreciate the HONESTY, that I know will help all the PARTICIPANTS push themselves to become BETTER… Luke, you were on POINT, Gracias!!!”
BACHELOR, AGAIN
Juan Pablo was the first Latino star of The Bachelor and served as the lead in season 18 of the long-running series.
Juan became a controversial figure during his season after he retweeted a joke that included the word “r****d” while the season was airing, per The Hollywood Reporter.
Juan also asserted that he did not think a gay or bisexual bachelor should be on the TV show.
As mentioned, he chose pediatric nurse Nikki Ferrell during the season finale but did not propose and the pair later split.
RISING STAR
Camila, who hails from Venezuela but now lives in Miami, Florida, is the daughter of Juan Pablo and his ex-girlfriend, Carla Rodriguez.
The 14-year-old high school freshman auditioned for American Idol during season 22, episode 5 of the series.
Juan Pablo joined his daughter during her audition, watching her sing Rabia by Venezuelan artist Joaquina.
Katy told Camila, “You’ve got a good voice. It sounds a little young,” following the 14-year-old’s performance.
She added that Camila’s voice has “lots of personality” and is “very youthful,” but she was “looking for some of those notes that could come out and really compete with the other contestants.”
Luke stated, “Love your confidence. Love your personality. It’s very listenable. Your voice is — it’s very pop,” as he provided feedback.
“I think your biggest hurdle is the big high notes are still giving you a little bit of trouble. I mean, you’re so young. I just don’t know if it’s ready yet,” the country singer added.
“I agree with Luke a little bit here in terms of experience,” Lionel revealed during his turn.
Bryan interjected, “I think the right producer right now could take your voice and cut a hit album on you, right now.
“But, in this competition, I think you’re gonna get swallowed up a little bit.”
The judges then took their votes on whether Camila would make it to Hollywood.
Lionel gave Camila a “no,” stating that she needs time to develop.
Katy stated that she thought Camila had a “very accessible voice” that “needs a little bit of stretching” before giving the hopeful contestant the okay.
Luke admitted, “I wrote ‘no’ on my page, but then I told you the right producer could make you a hit song. So, I’m giving you a ‘yes’ just based on that because you’ve got a radio tone.”
As the judges approached Camila to give her the golden ticket, Katy reminded the singer, “Listen, you’ve got a lot of work cut out for you.”
Luke added, “You barely made it in,” before all their judges announced, “You’re going to Hollywood.”
He quickly answered his own question and stated, ‘No, I know you’re not’. Credit: American Idol
Juan chose contestant Nikki Ferrell but the couple ended their relationship in October 2014. Credit: Getty
Fans wrote that Katy’s fiance Orlando Bloom would not appreciate the flirty moment. Credit: Getty Images – Getty
