'Wannabe' Katy Perry splits opinion with 'Jingle Ball' performance

Katy Perry sparked criticism with her Jingle Bell Ball set in London, despite delivering a phenomenal performance.

The 40-year-old singer, who previously announced her highly-anticipated tour and a last-minute London show on December 9, took to the stage at the O2 Arena, which was broadcast on ITV on December 15.

The Roar singer dropped her album 143 in September and has received a mixed bag of reviews for her live performances.

Fans and critics have thronged X, formerly known as Twitter, commenting on the songstress’ live performance.

One person commented, “She should retire.”

Another chimed in, adding, "Katy Perry needs to stop trying to make Katy Perry happen again. Leave it in the 2010s girl #CapitalJBB."

A third exclaimed, "Katy, there's no shame in miming. Yours sincerely, My Ears. #JingleBellBall."

However, her fans quickly jumped to her defense, praising her performance.

Perry’s fan enthused, "Wow @katyperry you was amazing and I’ve got respect for you because you didn’t mime like some artists do. It’s not easy to sing and dance live so well done girl xx #CapitalJBB #JBB."

While another fan added, "Best time of my life at the capital jingle bell ball, Coldplay amazing as ever, Katy Perry omg awesome, what a weekend, loving life."

For the unversed, Katy Perry is currently gearing up for her European leg of The Lifetimes Tour.