Katy Perry and the AFL Grand Final may be two phrases you never thought you’d read in the same sentence but the day has come. The Teenage Dream singer – who’s recently made headlines over her, er, questionable comeback single – is taking centre stage at the 2024 AFL Grand Final.
In previous years, we’ve had iconic Australian performers such as Delta Goodrem, Wolfmother, Vance Joy and Powderfinger take the stage at the final.
On the other side of the coin, there have also been some international performers in the past, including The Killers and Ed Sheeran.
Regardless, Katy’s inclusion in the quintessentially Australian event has raised a few eyebrows since it was announced, and some vocal AFL fans have taken to X (formerly Twitter) to share their thoughts.
Some remarked that Katy’s recent comeback single Woman’s World (which failed in the charts and Rolling Stone called a “catastrophic flop”) is the reason that she’s agreed to do a gig that’s blatantly different from her normal choices.
“The AFL booking Katy Perry for the grand final after her flop single is so funny to me actually,” one person wrote.
Others have questioned why AFL bought in an international act when Australia already has so many incredible homegrown artists.
There are also the AFL fans who are worried it will be even harder to get a gig to the sporting gig than it already is. However, there are some fans who are stoked about the news.
Check out the best Twitter reactions to the news that Katy Perry is performing at the AFL Grand Final
No one wanted this
— Darkgrave (@darkgrave47) July 25, 2024
How is it huge for the game? You think footy fans want to hear a Katy perry song at half time?
— BKWilliams (@BKWilliamsJnr) July 25, 2024
Although Katy is a good signer, this is an interesting choice for the AFL Grand Final entertainment considering the controversy with her latest Music.
— Alex Sar #DonTheSash (@alexmatthewsar) July 25, 2024
katy perry playing the AFL grand final?? THATS SO RANDOM
— chars ♡ misses conan (@22FLICKER) July 25, 2024
And now your making it even harder for people who have supported their clubs for decades to get a seat. why , because a bunch of cashed up pricks will load up on tickets and price then out of the market. Thanks for helping the AFL ruin the game for the locals.
— JollyRogerSeaChanties (@JChanties36409) July 25, 2024
Typical of the AFL. Bypassing local acts and giving them a chance over someone who already had their fair share of the lime light.
— JollyRogerSeaChanties (@JChanties36409) July 25, 2024
Well that's modern day corporate Australia in a nutshell.
Shaft the locals and give everything to foreigners.
Bank account getting low is it ?
I have nothing against her but what a terrible pick.
— Garry (@i_hate_dan1) July 25, 2024
Pies tanking so they don’t have to listen to her on grand final day is elite 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 (I’m. Not. Coping.)
— not a collingwood fan (@stutus15) July 25, 2024
Katy Perry doing the afl grand final shows how far she has fallen tbh
— jem ✨ (@silverwallx) July 25, 2024
Not many footy fans have been happy with this announcement
— Hyde (@MrHyde1902) July 25, 2024
Plenty of Australian artists who could have done with the work. Cultural cringe anyone?
— Phillip Leeds. (@prleeds) July 25, 2024
katy perry is doing the afl grand final???? wow her career is officially fucked
— courtz (@niftyghosts) July 25, 2024
the afl booking katy perry for the grand final after her flop single is so funny to me actually
— chloe 🫧 (@indigohazes) July 25, 2024
QUEEN OF HALFTIME
— Falak Naaz (@FalakNaazie) July 25, 2024
Yeah our queen ❤️🔥
— doli-prane (@frenchglouglou) July 25, 2024
We’re sure Katy’s too busy counting her millions to worry about what the haters think.
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