In the midst of actress Ruby Rose's allegations that she was assaulted by Katy Perry, the singer's "uncomfortable" American Idol kissing scandal has resurfaced, Wonderwall.com can reveal. Contestant Benjamin Glaze appeared on Season 16 of the show in 2018, where Perry planted a smooch on the young man after he said he was waiting for that type of intimacy until he found a meaningful relationship. Katy Perry's 'American Idol' Kissing Scandal Benjamin Glaze confessed he had never been in a relationship on the show.