Dral Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Quote Katy Perry kissed an “American Idol” contestant ― and he didn’t like it. Benjamin Glaze spoke to The New York Times about what he described as the “uncomfortable” kiss ― which happened to be his first kiss ever ― broadcast Sunday on the season premiere of the recently rebooted show. Glaze didn’t consent to the kiss and said he would’ve refused it if Perry had asked permission. “I wanted to save it for my first relationship. I wanted it to be special,” Glaze, now 20, told the Times. “Would I have done it if she said, ‘Would you kiss me?’ No, I would have said no,” he said. He added that he didn’t feel sexually harassed by Perry in the audition, which was recorded earlier. “I know a lot of guys would be like, ‘Heck yeah!’ But for me, I was raised in a conservative family and I was uncomfortable immediately,” Glaze said. “I wanted my first kiss to be special.” The kiss occurred during an audition interview with Glaze in which he said he liked meeting girls at his job as a cashier in an electronics store. “Have you kissed a girl and liked it?” “American Idol” judge and country singer Luke Bryan asked, referencing Perry’s famous song from 2008. “No, I’ve never been in a relationship. I can’t kiss a girl without being in a relationship,” Glaze answered, as Perry’s eyes widened and she exclaimed, “Really?” “Come here,” Perry beckoned repeatedly as the other judges ― Bryan and singer Lionel Richie ― egged them on. Bryan got out his phone to take pictures, while Glaze, expressing disbelief, walked over to Perry. © ABC Katy Perry and Benjamin Glaze “What, on the cheek?” Glaze said, glancing back at the cameras before he kissed the singer on her cheek. © ABC Katy Perry and Benjamin Glaze “You didn’t even make the ‘smush’ sound,” she said, directing Glaze to give her a second kiss on the cheek. © ABC Katy Perry and Benjamin Glaze When he moved in to kiss her, Perry quickly turned his head and kissed him on the lips. Glaze, shocked and smiling, fell down. The judges cheered and high-fived. “Did you get him?” Bryan asked Perry. “Yeah I got him,” she answered, smiling. © ABC Katy Perry and Benjamin Glaze “Katy! You didn’t,” Glaze shouted with a grin on his face when he returned to his place to start the audition. “Well, that’s a first.” After the pre-taped segment aired on Sunday, Perry faced backlash from many people, who argued the kiss was inappropriate, especially in the wake of the Me Too movement. As the Times pointed out, some people wondered what the reaction would’ve been if the genders of the contestant and judge had been reversed. The “American Idol” Twitter account shared this after the episode aired: “This journey has just begun, Benjamin. A kiss for good luck from @katyperry and you’re on your way,” the tweet said. Glaze ended up getting not making the cut for the show, and Perry took some of the blame. “I think you were a bit rushed and I think that’s because I sped up your BPM of the heartbeat,” the singer said. For his part, Glaze told the Times he’s still waiting on his first kiss, because the one from Perry didn’t count. “It was lip contact versus a romantic situation with someone you care about. That’s what a real first kiss is,” he said. https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/man-katy-perry-kissed-on-american-idol-says-he-didnt-like-it/ar-BBKdn8q Well, tough not to jump on Katy Perry if you all for the #Metoo.... #Himtoo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dral Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 It happens about a minute into the clip.... Wow - seriously if the gender roles were reversed this would be huge.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaManbeast Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 I wouldn't want to be kissed by a teenage boy without consent either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samurai Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 I kissed a girl and I liked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtis Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Whats with her hair ?? She looks terrible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerrDrFunk Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 39 minutes ago, Dral said: https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/man-katy-perry-kissed-on-american-idol-says-he-didnt-like-it/ar-BBKdn8q Well, tough not to jump on Katy Perry if you all for the #Metoo.... #Himtoo? Lol. You think anyone is going to jump to Katy Perry's defense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaMash Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 I wouldn't want someone whose mouth has been on/around Russel Brand to kiss me either to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 That hair will grow back....and when it does Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dral Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 10 minutes ago, HerrDrFunk said: Lol. You think anyone is going to jump to Katy Perry's defense? I'm sure some people will... I doubt it will be many... she does have a pretty big fan base though... most people will probably think it was inappropriate and recognize the double standard, say it was probably pretty harmless in the end and then hopefully think some of the stuff women are claiming is pretty harmless, if not down right detrimental to stopping legitimate sexual harassment, in the end as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivethej Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerrDrFunk Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 3 minutes ago, Dral said: I'm sure some people will... I doubt it will be many... she does have a pretty big fan base though... most people will probably think it was inappropriate and recognize the double standard, say it was probably pretty harmless in the end and then hopefully think some of the stuff women are claiming is pretty harmless, if not down right detrimental to stopping legitimate sexual harassment, in the end as well Ah, there it is. Got to get them mouthy women folk to quite down, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stelar Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Good god. What has this world come to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Aww the kid had fun with it, he obviously didn't mind in the least. mountain meet moleho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 young Ben sure knows how to ruin an invitation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Zepp Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Make that a young girl of same age and make that Donald Trump or Gene Simmons or an equally creepy man to the creepy Katy Perry and CNN would explode with slo-mo caps, a gadzillion lawyers would already be on the case and the world would be losing its mind. Other than that, doubt Ben gets another invite.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Apples Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 1 hour ago, kurtis said: Whats with her hair ?? She looks terrible lesbo hair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brilac Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 I watched that episode! Kissing Katy Perry-Katy Perry kissing him, yeah for him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Industrious1 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 There has got to be more happening in the world that is worth the attention of news channels and websites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammertime Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Hi fives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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