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Stars in the Crossfire: Dr. Karl Defends Katy Perry’s Space Trip Against Backlash

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Noted Australian scientist, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, shared his thoughts on the debate sparked by Jeff Bezos’ exclusively female crew for his Blue Origin space journey.

The passengers, including renowned singer Katy Perry, have encountered criticism online due to their short 11-minute flight being labeled as a “privileged joyride” for the wealthy and deemed an unnecessary, extravagant publicity move.

As a lifestyle connoisseur, I’ve found myself at the center of some discussions recently, following remarks I made after a flight. Fans have labeled my words as “tone deaf,” and while I didn’t intend to cause distress, I understand their perspective and empathize with those affected by the ongoing global crisis. I strive to learn, grow, and communicate more sensitively in the future.

Instead, during Sunday’s episode of The Project, Karl chose not to participate in the criticism directed at the space journey.

Inquired about his opinion on the concept of sending celebrities to space, Dr. Karl enthusiastically responded: “Absolutely! If someone were to ask me if I’d be willing to go to space myself, I’d reply with an immediate ‘Yes!’

Karl then clarified: ‘Space being defined as 80 to 100 kilometres up.’

Later, he defined the public criticism towards the recent Blue Origin flight as unjust, stating that the women who spoke up afterward, were being singled out and targeted due to their gender after their space journey.

Dr. Karl made reference to the past ‘space voyages of celebrities’ led by Jeff Bezos, which included actors like William Shatner and American journalist Michael Strahan among the participants.

He mentioned that it appears there’s a tendency among the public to target individuals who are women, yet they haven’t singled out male celebrities in a similar manner, according to his observation.

‘Why did everyone pile on these female type people,’ he continued.

It seems that many events are taking place [here], and if I were to look back on the situation, a possible solution for the Blue Origin passengers might have been to express gratitude for the flight experience, emphasize its incredible nature, and suggest donating additional funds to NASA.

At that particular juncture, it might have seemed like the sole escape route, yet in the midst of the tense situation, the blameless celebrity figure could have responded to the media by saying, “I’m completely clueless.

40-year-old Perry finds himself facing criticism following his journey, which lasted 11 minutes aboard Jeff Bezos’ spacecraft.

Alongside Jeff, Lauren Sanchez (Jeff’s fiancée and a former journalist), media figure Gayle King, film producer Kerianne Flynn, ex-NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, and civil rights advocate Amanda Nguyen embarked on the journey together.

The team has faced criticism, as many have expressed their disapproval online, labeling the event an unnecessary and extravagant publicity gimmick, essentially a luxurious adventure for the wealthy.

It was also called ‘tone deaf’ and ’embarrassing.’

After the launch on April 14 (US time), Perry expressed deep emotions of being strongly linked to love, acknowledged a journalist who referred to her as an astronaut, and stated that the all-women’s expedition has consistently been about love and acceptance.

In a post-flight chat, I expressed that it’s beyond me performing my tunes. It’s all about the unified vibe within that crowd. It’s about us, about fostering a platform for upcoming women, claiming our space, and finding our place in the grand scheme of things.

We should cherish and admire the beautiful world that surrounds us, doing so for the well-being of our planet.

The moment that drew the most laughter during Monday’s event was when the popular singer stepped out of the Blue Origin spacecraft.

Straightaway, she paused, raised a daisy towards the heavens, then knelt gracefully and pressed a kiss upon the earth below, stepping out of the capsule.

Social media saw a participation from fast-food giant Wendy’s, as they shared pictures on app X that depicted pop star Katy Perry mimicking a gesture from her 2008 hit “I Kissed A Girl,” humorously saying, “I kissed the ground and I loved it.

Wendy playfully commented online, “Should we consider sending her back to space?” (referring to Katy upon her return to Earth)

It appears that after facing criticism, Katy Perry, the Roar singer, might be having doubts about her Blue Origin space trip. A confidential informant described this criticism as surprising for the ex-American Idol judge and distressing for the entire female crew.

After receiving backlash, it seems that Katy Perry, known as the Roar singer, is reconsidering her decision to go on a Blue Origin flight. A secret source stated that this criticism was unexpected for the former American Idol judge and left the rest of the all-female crew feeling disheartened.

And here’s one more:
Following the negative response, it seems like Katy Perry, popularly known as the Roar singer, might be having second thoughts about her Blue Origin trip. A trusted source indicated that this criticism took the former American Idol judge by surprise and left the rest of the all-female crew feeling disheartened.

According to an exclusive source, it has been disclosed that Katy didn’t feel remorse about her journey into space; instead, it proved to be a transformative experience for her. However, there is something she does express regret over – making a public spectacle of that event.

It wasn’t just social media users who criticized the all-female Blue Origin space.

Many well-known personalities such as Emily Ratajkowski, Olivia Wilde, Olivia Munn, and Amy Schumer have spoken out against it, criticizing it as an unnecessary promotional stunt for Bezos’ space enterprise.

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2025-04-20 17:04

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