KATY Perry has strategically kept her stomach covered during a trip to her hometown.
The American Idol judge continues to face growing speculation she is pregnant.
Katy is normally not a symbol of modesty - dressing down for concerts and music videos.
However, in a new , the 39-year-old was dressed notably conservative.
Katy was joined by fellow American Idol judge Luke Bryan in Santa Barbara, California.
This season, the popular reality show is setting up shop in each of the judge's hometowns.
The Firework singer and country music star appeared together in the central California suburb, surrounded by giant cactus plants.
"We’re in Santa Barbara, Katy’s hometown." Luke told the camera directly. "She’s brought us to a cactus garden."
Katy flashed a sly grin, before lunging toward Luke.
"So I can push you in!" she screamed in delight.
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Luke responded with a surprised, "Watch out!" as Katy gave him a gentle shove.
Luke kept his cowboy vibe going in a half-buttoned down shirt and jeans.
Katy, however, wore a full length white dress decorated with images of cherries.
The long, loose dress kept her stomach strategically covered.
BABY ON BOARD?
Katy already shares a three-year-old daughter with her fiancé, Orlando Bloom, 47.
Rumors have been circulating that the couple are trying to expand their family, especially after Katy announced her upcoming departure from Idol.
Though it was revealed that the reason for her exit was to focus on her music career and embark on a world tour, many think she might be planning to have more children.
She has even appeared to hint that she's already pregnant in her recent posts on social media.
Last week, the Teenage Dream singer hid her stomach with a giant Peppa Pig doll, as she promoted a new voiceover role.
The captured the TV star donning a white and black cheetah-print ensemble while holding the stuffed animal.
Katy strategically positioned the character in front of her rumored baby bump as she gushed over her new gig.
ORLANDO'S OWN
Katy and Orlando began dating in January 2016 and got engaged on Valentine's Day in 2019.
They welcomed their daughter Daisy in August of the following year.
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An insider exclusively told The U.S. Sun in May 2023 that Katy has expressed her desire to give her daughter a "baby brother or sister."
Katy is also a future stepmom to Orlando's 13-year-old son, Flynn, whom he shares with his ex-wife, Miranda Kerr, 40.