Singer Katy Perry recently experienced a mix of joy and disappointment following her trip to space on an all-female Blue Origin mission. While the journey was meant to be a milestone moment, reports say it quickly turned into a difficult situation for the star.
According to the Daily Mail, Perry’s space adventure has been overshadowed by public criticism and the cancellation of her upcoming concerts. The trip to space was supposed to be empowering and historic, especially as Perry was part of a mission highlighting female achievement. She reportedly felt emotionally moved by the experience. However, the reaction on social media and from some experts was not as positive. Critics mocked parts of her return to Earth—particularly a moment where she exited the space capsule, raised a daisy flower, and knelt down to kiss the ground. While it may have felt meaningful to her, many called it overly dramatic, especially considering more serious recent space news, like NASA astronauts being stuck in space for nine months.
Environmental activists also expressed concern about the potential impact of the space launch on Earth. Some online users questioned whether such flights are worth the environmental cost, even if they carry strong symbolic value.
Adding to Perry’s rough week, she shared on Instagram that her May 1 and 2 concerts in Guadalajara, Mexico, had to be postponed. She explained that the venue, Arena Guadalajara, wouldn’t be ready in time for the shows. Her team had visited the stadium last week and found that the construction was incomplete and unsafe for fans or performers. Perry said she was disappointed and hoped to create a special experience for her fans in Guadalajara in the future.
According to a source cited by the Daily Mail, the backlash from her space mission was also upsetting for other women involved in the flight. The insider claimed that while Katy didn’t regret going to space, she did regret the media attention that turned the mission into what many saw as a spectacle.
The situation serves as a reminder that even well-intentioned events can receive mixed responses, especially in the age of social media. Katy Perry now faces the challenge of balancing her artistic dreams and public image while continuing to connect with her fans around the world.
