Carrie Underwood Critiques Katy Perry's Space Mission

Following Katy Perry's recent Blue Origin space flight, which drew widespread criticism as an unnecessary display of celebrity excess, fellow 'American Idol' judge Carrie Underwood made it clear she has no interest in similar ventures. In several interviews, Underwood joked that she would only go to space when 'the good Lord decides my time on Earth here is done,' indicating her lack of enthusiasm for civilian space travel. Lionel Richie, another 'American Idol' judge, echoed this sentiment with humor, saying he finds navigating Earth challenging enough and has no plans for spaceflight. Both Underwood and Richie’s responses were well-received by fans, offering a grounded contrast to Perry's high-profile journey. Perry, meanwhile, addressed the backlash by thanking supporters and calling out online negativity. The incident has underscored a divide in public opinion about celebrity space travel, with many perceiving it as out of touch.