AMERICAN Idol’s Katy Perry insisted the “fart” noises are from her latest dress – as she suffered from a wardrobe malfunction on live TV.

The singer wore a stunning blue latex number on Monday night’s edition of the show.

Katy Perry assured American Idol fans she wasn’t farting
But Katy assured fans that the “fart” noises weren’t coming from her – but from the dress.

Speaking on her Instagram Stories ahead of the episode, she said: “Well it’s going to be an exciting and different, edge-of-your-seat show. I’m just about to walk to be actually live, like live-live-live.

“But [Luke Bryan is] not with us tonight but our friend Paula Abdul is. We’re going to have some fun. We’re going to do a top 12 reveal.

“And if you think that I’m farting on live television, I’m not. It’s just my dress.”

That wasn’t the only cheeky moment on the show, as guest judge Paula shocked fans when she called Simon “the STD” on live TV.

More than 11 years after the dancer first left the show she helped make a global hit, Paula, 58, returned to the singing competition with her famous unfiltered lines.

The 1980’s hitmaker joined Lionel Richie and Katy as she filled in for Luke Bryan – who is currently battling Covid.

As he held up an iPad, former judge Randy Jackson, 64, was seen on a video call and reunited with his former co-workers.

The Straight Up songstress immediately gave a virtual hug to her longtime friend.

“It’s so good to see you! We’re all back, now we just need the STD,” Paula said to Randy and Ryan – referring to their old co-star, Simon.

An awkward silence followed the shocking remark as a shocked Ryan was at a loss for words with the live audience also quiet.

Previously, Luke revealed he got Katy’s baby Daisy – whom she shares with actor Orlando Bloom – a BB gun.

During last week’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, Luke and Jimmy sat down to talk about the awkward yet hilarious moment he gave his American Idol co-star quite the gift.

Katy with her baby Daisy

She shares Daisy with Orlando Bloom