Katy Perry Gives Contestant His First Kiss on ‘American Idol’ Season Premiere The pop star and judge on ABC’s reboot of the long-running singing competition gave 19-year-old contestant Benjamin Glaze a peck on the lips. I’ve never been in a relationship. I can’t kiss a girl without being in a relationship. Glaze, an Oklahoma native, would go on to sing for the judges, but unfortunately, he didn’t get the golden ticket to Hollywood.. or Katy Perry’s number. I think you’re really sweet but truthfully, there are just some people that are outsinging you right now and so I don’t think it’d be fair to put you in that kind of competition.