According to the singer, she had been awake since 6 AM and hadn't slept in the past day in order to go to the zoo.
Katy's video surfaced at a time when American Idol was facing criticism for the judges' perceived lack of professionalism and perceived rudeness towards the contestants.
"An undisclosed 'big-time' star will temporarily replace Katy Perry on 'American Idol'."
"Ed Sheeran and Alanis Morissette will be the co-judges of the coronation concert show while Perry and Lionel Richie attend and perform at King Charles III's coronation ceremony in England on Sunday."