Neither ABC nor Perry have commented on any criticism of the incident, and the new American Idol will otherwise continue airing on Sundays and Mondays.
ABC clearly edited the exchange as a lighthearted moment, but a number of viewers have called into question whether Perry acted inappropriately.
The incident in question took place during a filmed October audition, but only aired with Sunday’s ABC premiere.
Perry then motioned him over to kiss her on the cheek, but pivoted at the last second to give Glaze his first kiss on the lips.