Watch Claudia Conway Stun Katy Perry With "Transformation" During Latest American Idol Performance

Watch Claudia Conway Stun Katy Perry With "Transformation" During Latest American Idol Performance
Claudia Conway, Kellyanne Conway's 16-year-old daughter, shocked Katy Perry with her "transformation" as she performed on American Idol's March 21 Hollywood Week episode.

https://newarka.instructure.com/eportfolios/6960/Home/HK_____2021_
https://nfte.instructure.com/eportfolios/13779/Home/
https://hecc.instructure.com/eportfolios/744/Home/La_Liga_de_la_Justicia_de_Zack_Snyder_2021_pelcula_completa_gratis_en_Espaol
https://rgvcollege.instructure.com/eportfolios/5007/Home/VER_HDLa_Liga_de_la_Justicia_de_Zack_Snyder_pelcula_completa_gratis_en_Espaol
https://newarka.instructure.com/eportfolios/8573/Home/WATCHYes_Day_2021_D_O_W_N_L_O_A_D_Hd720p

Watch: Kellyanne Conway's Daughter Auditions For "American Idol"

It's a whole new Claudia Conway during her latest American Idol performance.

The 16-year-old contestant took the stage for the ABC singing competition series' Sunday, March 21 episode, marking her first performance since auditioning on the Feb. 14 season premiere. The TikTok star's parents are Kellyanne Conway, who served as senior counselor to former president Donald Trump, and George Conway, an attorney who worked against Trump. 

"I'm Claudia Conway, I'm back!" Claudia told the judges as she prepared to sing during Hollywood Week.

She clearly looked much different, as her formerly blonde hair had been dyed black since her audition. This led Katy Perry to exclaim, "I'm sorry, excuse me, what?!" 

Claudia laughed and said, "Yes! Little change." Katy replied, "You mean a transformation." At that, Claudia agreed and said, "A transformation."

The contestant then explained to the camera that she was dealing with serious doubts in her initial audition, during which Katy had interrupted her performance of Rihanna's "Love on the Brain" and asked her to try a different song. Luckily, Claudia shifted to Adele's "When We Were Young," and it was enough to get her to Hollywood Week.

Jordin Sparks, Show Dogs premiere
PHOTOS
American Idol: Where Are They Now?
"I was really, really nervous, and I had these doubts in my head telling me, You're not ready, you're not good enough," Claudia told Idol viewers on March 21. "In my life, I'm so focused on all the noise and people hating on me and my family online, like on social media. 

Claudia continued about Katy, "She believed in me, and I could not be more grateful for that. Now I'm just drowning it all out and telling myself that I can do it. I've been trying to establish my own identity for a while. You know, most people don't know that I'm into music. Most people don't know that I'm a singer, and it is very, very important to me. I'm literally freaking out, but I'm going to keep it cool, you know? But I'm freaking out, I'm all over the place. But I'm cool."

The teen then performed a rendition of Bishop Briggs' "River," and Kellyanne could be seen watching her daughter from the audience. Claudia's dad George had been with her for the previous audition. 

After the performance, Claudia learned she had made it to the next round, and she seemed to be speechless. Kellyanne was shown clapping and cheering as Katy announced the happy news.

"I am just as shocked as all of you!!" Claudia posted to Instagram after her big moment. "I'm STILL in the competition on @americanidol! I'm back to sing tomorrow to DUET! don't miss it!!"

Just prior to the episode airing, Kellyanne tweeted, "Tonight! On #AmericanIdol Out talented, beautiful daughter @claudiamconwayy is back on the stage for #HollywoodWeek." She added, "Congratulations to all performers!" 

Watch Claudia sing "River" and get the judges' feedback in the above video.

TRENDING STORIES

1
Reign Disick Trades in Rocker Style for New 'Do: See His Cutest Looks

2
Inside Kevin Federline's Private Family World

3
Watch Claudia Conway Stun Katy Perry With Idol "Transformation"

4
Sophie Turner Has the Perfect Reaction to Joe Jonas’ Thirst Trap

5
10 Things to Know About Bella Thorne's Fiancé Benjamin Mascolo
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez Pack on the PDA After Breakup Rumors - E! Online
Khloe Kardashian Responds to Comments About Appearance - E! Online
Former NFL Star Keyshawn Johnson Announces Death of Daughter Maia - E! Online
Inside Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick's Unusual Love Story - E! Online
Explore Hong Kong’s Beautiful Landscapes
CNN with Brand Hong Kong
|
Sponsored
Robert Ferguson Photographs Hong Kong
CNN with Brand Hong Kong
|
Sponsored
Manhattan Shooting
Associated Press
|
Sponsored
Kris Jenner Breaks Her Silence on Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's Divorce - E! Online
Kourtney Kardashian Wears Naughty Shirt on Date With Travis Barker: See Their Cutest Photos - E! Online
Victoria Beckham Shows Off Her Posh Look After Daughter Harper Gives Her a Glam Makeover - E! Online
How Sofia Richie Feels About Scott Disick Revealing Her Kourtney Kardashian Ultimatum - E! Online
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker Don’t Shy Away From PDA During Night Out - E! Online
Kim Kardashian Enjoys Girls' Night With Adrienne Bailon After Celebrating Rob Kardashian's Birthday - E! Online
Machine Gun Kelly Rocks Blue Hair During Date Night With Megan Fox - E! Online
Sophie Turner Has the Perfect Reaction to Joe Jonas’ Thirst Trap Selfie - E! Online
Emily Ratajkowski Shares Intimate Photos of Her "First Moments" With Baby Sly - E! Online
Alex Rodriguez Had Madison Lecroy Sign an NDA Claims Shep Rose - E! Online
Halle Berry Shares Rare Photo of Daughter Nahla to Celebrate Her 13th Birthday - E! Online
Khloe Kardashian Shares Refreshingly Honest Response to Comments on Her Appearance - E! Online
Kim Kardashian Shares New Photo of Rob on His Birthday: See More Sweet Family Tributes - E! Online
Michelle Obama Weighs In on Meghan Markle's Claims About the Royal Family - E! Online
Inside Kevin Federline's Private Family World - E! Online
Photos from Inside the 2021 Grammys After-Parties
Saweetie Confirms Split From Quavo After “Too Much Betrayal” - E! Online
Move Over, Thor! See Chris Hemsworth’s Reaction to Wife Elsa Pataky’s Grueling Gym Exercise - E! Online
Why Hailey Bieber Wanted to "Hide" in the Beginning of Her Marriage to Justin Bieber - E! Online
Explore Hong Kong’s Growing Plant-Based Food Scene
CNN with Brand Hong Kong
|
Sponsored
The Year In Review
Associated Press
|
Sponsored
Meek Mill freed from prison in Pennsylvania
Associated Press
|
Sponsored
Scenes from New York attack
Associated Press
|
Sponsored
The Supreme Court nominee is also the dad who loves Westerns, the outdoorsman who enjoys the Zen of fly fishing
Associated Press
|
Sponsored
Khloe Kardashian Says It's "Really Scary" She Might Not Carry Baby No. 2 as She Explores Surrogacy - E! Online
Prince Harry Speaks to Prince William for First Time Since Tell-All - E! Online
Priyanka Chopra Hits Back at Hater Who Thinks She and Nick Jonas Weren’t Qualified to Announce Oscar Noms - E! Online
Parts of Obamacare GOP will keep, change or repeal
Associated Press
|
Sponsored
A lifetime of service and accomplishments
Associated Press
|
Sponsored
Kourtney & Scott Have a Conversation About Sofia Richie - E! Online
Matt James "Bachelor" Finale: Host Emmanuel Acho Thoughts - E! Online
Bruce Jenner Goes Under the Knife to Fix Facelift - E! Online
Who Run the World? These 8 Photos From Beyoncé's 2021 Grammys Night - E! Online
Natasha Richardson's Son Micheál Shares His One Wish 12 Years After Her Tragic Death - E! Online
Olivia Wilde Reacts to Harry Styles' GRAMMY Win - E! Online
Photos from 2021 Celebrity Engagements
Why David Foster Was "Annoyed" After Katharine McPhee Publicly Revealed Their Baby's Name - E! Online
See These 12 Secrets About She’s the Man for What They Really Are - E! Online
Cara Delevingne Recalls Feeling "Shame" and "Self-Hatred" Over Her Sexuality - E! Online
Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond Shares Painful Details About Husband's Injury After Accident - E! Online
Why Shep Rose Believes Alex Rodriguez Made Madison LeCroy Sign an NDA - E! Online
Reign Disick Trades in Rocker Hairstyle for New 'Do: See His Cutest Looks - E! Online
Hawaii's Kilauea has pushed lava up through fissures, destroying homes and forcing evacuations.
Associated Press
|
Sponsored
PHOTOS: Winter storm dumps a foot or more of snow on the Northeast
Associated Press
|
Sponsored
Why Fans Think Justin Bieber's New Song "Ghost" Is About His Ex Selena Gomez - E! Online
The 9 Biggest Jaw-Droppers at the 2021 Grammys - E! Online
Why Justin Bieber Got a Cease and Desist Letter From Electronic Duo Justice - E! Online
Billie Eilish Debuts Blonde Hair in Jaw-Dropping Transformation Photo - E! Online
Taylor Swift Shares Sweet Gift From Beyonce After GRAMMYs Win - E! Online
How OWN Host Dr. Laura Berman and Her Family Is Doing After Son's Fatal Overdose - E! Online
Cardi B Fires Back At Candace Owens' Attack On Her "WAP" Grammys Performance - E! Online
Photos from 2021 Grammys: Red Carpet Couples
Why Rachel Lindsay Thinks "Toxic" Bachelor Fans Will Be the "Demise of the Show" - E! Online
Morgan Stewart Shares First Photo of Her Baby Girl Row's Face - E! Online
Alex Rodriguez Reunites With Jennifer Lopez to Prove “How Serious” He Is About Their Relationship - E! Online
John Oliver Calls Out the Royal Family for "Refusing to Evolve" After Meghan Markle Tell-All - E! Online
Morgan Stewart Shares Every Brutally Honest Detail About Giving Birth to Baby Row - E! Online
Jennifer Garner Reveals Mark Ruffalo Almost Quit 13 Going on 30 Over This Scene - E! Online
Jared Leto Is Completely Unrecognizable on House of Gucci Set - E! Online
Scott Disick Reveals an Ultimatum About Kourtney Kardashian Led to Sofia Richie Split - E! Online
Jordyn Woods Claps Back at Rumors Karl-Anthony Towns Is Cheating on Her - E! Online
2021 Grammys: See All the Red Carpet Couples - E! Online
Photos from Most Daring Grammy Awards Looks of All Time
Lana Condor Shares Powerful Plea to Help "Deeply Scared" Asian American Community After Deadly Shootings - E! Online
Super Bowl Ads
Associated Press
|
Sponsored
Dua Lipa Explains Why She Isn't "Jaded" Anymore After Her 2021 Grammys Win - E! Online
Score Up to 75% Off at Co