Jeff Bezos‘ Blue Origin spaceflight, featuring six prominent women, including pop star Katy Perry, aimed to celebrate women’s achievements but has mostly faced backlash.

Perry, in particular, drew criticism for her dramatic post-flight gestures and remarks about the space trip.

An insider has now revealed that Katy Perry regrets the spectacle, including footage of her floating in microgravity while trying to share the setlist for her upcoming “Lifetimes” tour.

Katy Perry’s Blue Origin Space Mission Criticized For ‘Tone Deaf’ Moment

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Earlier this week, Blue Origin space flight took Katy Perry, Gayle King, Lauren Sanchez, NASA aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe, producer Kerianne Flynn, and activist Amanda Nguyen into space for a brief 11-minute journey.

While the mission was intended to be an uplifting milestone, aimed to celebrate women’s achievements in science and exploration, many have branded it “tone deaf” and “embarrassing.”

One moment in particular drew intense scrutiny: as Perry stepped out of the Blue Origin capsule, she paused to hold a daisy to the sky, then dramatically dropped to her knees and kissed the Earth.

Later, in an emotional post-flight interview, the pop star reflected on the experience, describing it as a connection to “love.”

“It’s not about singing my songs. It’s about a collective energy in there. It’s about us. It’s about making space for future women and taking up space and belonging,” Perry said, per the Daily Mail.

The singer emphasized that their journey was rooted in love and purpose, adding: “And it’s about this wonderful world that we see right out there and appreciating it. This is all for the benefit of Earth.”

Katy Perry ‘Regrets’ Making A ‘Public Spectacle’ Out Of Her Space Trip

In the wake of mounting criticism, an insider close to the singer shared with Daily Mail that Perry may be having second thoughts, not about the spaceflight itself, but about the spotlight it attracted.

According to the source, the backlash the excursion has received came as a surprise and left the rest of the all-female crew feeling disheartened.

“Katy doesn’t regret going to space. It was life-changing,” the insider said. “What she does regret is making a public spectacle out of it.”

The insider revealed that the “Roar” hitmaker feels uncomfortable about the in-flight moments that were later broadcast, including scenes where she floated in microgravity, held a daisy up to the camera as a symbolic tribute to her four-year-old daughter, Daisy Dove Bloom, promoted her upcoming tour setlist, and sang “What a Wonderful World.”

In hindsight, the pop star reportedly wishes things had gone differently.

She “regrets sharing the daisy with the world,” the source explained, adding that Perry “wishes the video footage from inside the pod was never shown.”

Celebrities And Critics Slam Blue Origin’s All-Female Space Trip

The backlash to Monday’s all-female Blue Origin mission wasn’t limited to online commentary, as several celebrities also voiced their disapproval.

Celebrities like Emily Ratajkowski, Olivia Wilde, Olivia Munn, and Amy Schumer reportedly criticized the spaceflight, dismissing it as little more than a flashy marketing stunt for Bezos’ space company.

Even fast food chain Wendy’s joined in, leaving a cheeky dig under a photo of Perry in her flight suit, asking if she could be “sent back” to space.

Additionally, Perry’s longtime pop rival Kesha shared a photo of herself sipping from a Wendy’s cup.

According to an insider, Perry felt the post was intentionally provocative and only served to add “fuel to the fire.”

Beyond the backlash, the mission has also sparked concern among environmental advocates.

Despite claims that the Blue Origin rocket releases only water vapor, scientists have pointed out that the emissions still have ozone-depleting effects and contribute to climate change.

Gayle King Defends Blue Origin Mission, Slams Criticism As ‘Frivolous’ And ‘Hurtful’

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In response to the criticisms, King became the first crew member to publicly address the backlash.

Appearing on CBS Mornings alongside fellow astronaut Aisha Bowe, King pushed back against claims that the mission lacked scientific value or meaningful impact.

“This is what bothers me, I’ve certainly read some of the stuff being said online and it’s coming from people I know, people I consider friends,” she said. “They call it a ride, which I find very irritating because they never say men went for a ride.”

King added: “It’s called a flight or a journey. A ride implies it’s something frivolous or lighthearted. There’s nothing frivolous about what we did.”

Despite the negative press, King emphasized the deeper significance behind the flight: “I’m very disappointed and saddened by [the hate]. What it’s doing to inspire other women and young girls – please don’t ignore that.”

Why Katy Perry Took A Daisy To Space

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Upon her return from her space trip, Perry also shared the special meaning behind bringing a daisy onboard.

“Daisies are common flowers, but they grow through any condition, they grow through cement, through cracks, through walls,” she explained.

Perry continued: “They are resilient, they are powerful, they are strong, they are everywhere. To me, flowers are God’s smile.”

The singer concluded by sharing that the flowers are a “reminder of our beautiful earth and the beautiful magic that is everywhere all around us.”