What Happened During the Blue Origin Celebrity Space Flight

10…9…8…7…6…5…4…3…2…1… Whoosh, whoosh, blastoff! At 9:30 a.m. ET, reality didn’t mirror art exactly, but it certainly echoed “The Morning Show,” as morning TV host Gayle King embarked on her space journey alongside other fearless women, including Lauren Sánchez, Katy Perry, Amanda Nguyen, Kerianne Flynn, and rocket scientist Aisha Bowe. This groundbreaking event is being live-streamed on CBS, leaving Vulture bloggers absolutely spellbound. Here are our raw, genuine reactions as we digest watching King make a small leap for mankind, a thunderous yell for KatyCatKind.

Pre-Launch

Fran Hoepfner: Oprah is present … Gayle is terrified.

– Morgan Baila: They’re inquiring about Katy’s space tunes: “Are you going to hum anything?”
– F.H.: I didn’t realize Lauren Sánchez is an aviator…
– Rebecca Alter: She’ll make them go “ah, ah, ah” as she soars through the sky, sky, sky.
– Justin Curto: “The hatch has been sealed.

Post–Hatch Closing

J.C.: I can’t fathom Katy Perry and Gayle King are part of that spectacle.
F.H.: Can we get a peek at what they’re doing?
Zoë Haylock: We need to hear their live conversations.
J.C.: “Gayle seems engrossed.”
F.H.: I’m tearing up watching Gayle… I feel her anxiety.
J.C.: “Gayle’s expression was quite intense.” No, that’s tension!
F.H.: Katy rung the bell more than anyone else.

TAKEOFF

This piece actually makes me believe that Jeff and Lauren share a deep love for each other.

They’re in Space

J.C.: I’m wondering, how do those spacecraft manage to land safely without crashing?
M.B.: This conversation seems automated.
R.A.: When can we expect live footage from inside the capsule?
J.C.: What was that loud noise I just heard?
R.A.: That sound definitely came from the spacecraft.
J.C.: Oh my goodness, Oprah can’t bear to watch this!
F.H.: Poor Oprah!
Z.H.: She looks distressed.
F.H: Where is Orlando Bloom …?
J.C.: Katy Perry needs to perform in space!
R.A.: Is that the sound of Katy Perry singing …?
J.C.: Is that Katy attempting to sing up there?
R.A.: It appears they’re cheering in the audio feed. Oh my, is that them inside the capsule????
J.C.: Wow, that capsule looks so compact!
Z.H.: Oh, the noise is real.
R.A.: That adrenaline rush must feel incredible, I have to say.
J.C.: I can’t wait for the post-flight interviews now.
F.H.: I’m so relieved to hear Katy Perry again on Earth.
R.A.: Is that Kris Jenner watching?
Z.H.: Why is Khloé there too?
J.C.: We should send the CBS crew to space now. They’re discussing how scared Gayle was; I want to see them do it.
R.A: On a more serious note, this whole space trip thing seems like an advertisement for expensive recreational trips when there are so many people suffering on Earth, and that feels very distasteful to me.
F.H.: Olivia Munn was right.
R.A.: This is one of those things that rich people do, like climbing Everest, and then they call themselves “heroes.” I don’t see what’s heroic about this … or whatever …
J.C.: Does space affect makeup, or will they still look glamorous when they come out?
R.A.: And THAT’S brave and heroic.
J.C.: Who will have the courage to admit that going to space made them feel sad, like William Shatner did?

They Came Back

* J.C.: “Her expression showed deep fear” — it’s finally the truth about Gayle.
* R.A.: “When they recount the story of Gayle King’s life…”
* J.C.: When extraterrestrials find this video centuries later, they’ll believe Gayle King was a goddess to us.
* R.A.: And they would be correct!
* J.C.: Seeing Jeff Bezos as the first person upon returning to Earth… that’s terrifying.
* F.H.: Is he carrying a hammer? He’s going to demolish the place.
* J.C: Wow, it’s open!
* F.H.: As a woman for whom this mission is dedicated, I ultimately feel indifferent.
* J.C.: Katy Perry is nothing if not a drama queen at heart.
* F.H.: Katy Perry has kissed the ground.
* Z.H.: The dirt.
* R.A.: So Katy brought a small daisy with her to space? That’s what she was holding?
* J.C.: Are their pants flared or boot-cut?
* R.A.: The costume design really gives off a Marvel Cinematic Universe vibe.

The Postgame With Gayle King

Gayle’s success story as a flight instructor leaves me utterly amazed!!!

“I can’t quite bring myself to say [astronaut], but let me tell you, I couldn’t have imagined what I just experienced. When they call this a joyride, it certainly wasn’t. What we went through was no joyride; it was the real deal.” – Gayle King. “I’m so proud of myself right now, I can hardly believe it.” – also by Gayle King.

It seems like they’ve been asking Katy to sing all along, but she never did. – Again, Gayle King.

After going to space, perhaps Gayle King will get her ears pierced?? You wouldn’t believe it!

This whole thing feels like a massive advertisement: Women who love STEM can enjoy space, those who are fearful can still appreciate space, and even theater kids can find a place in space.

What on Earth is KATY PERRY saying? “Flowers are to me, God’s hug.”

She brought God’s hug to space.

After experiencing space, Gayle King deserves the rest of the week off. How can she report news on Earth tomorrow after going to space?

So, Did Katy Sing in Space?

Yes, she apparently sang “What a Wonderful World.”

2025-04-14 17:55