Katy Perry's People's Choice absence "understandable", says event boss

The People's Choice Awards boss has spoken out over Katy Perry's decision to cancel her appearance at the event.

Executive producer Mark Burnett suggested to E! Online that the Teenage Dream singer's absence won't harm the ceremony.

"It's understandable," Burnett said. "Things like this happen all the time."

Burnett added: "The show is so jam-packed you're thinking, 'How are we going to fit it all in?'"

Hosted by The Big Bang Theory's Kaley Cuoco, singers Demi Lovato and Faith Hill will perform on the show, while Glee's Jane Lynch and Jimmy Fallon will perform sketches.

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Perry announced the cancellation via her Twitter page on Monday (January 9), writing: "Unfortunately I will not be able to attend the People's Choice Awards. I want to thank u all for voting for me, fingers crossed! #KATYCATS."

She has been in the media spotlight since her split with Russell Brand a fortnight ago.

The People's Choice Awards air tonight (Wednesday, January 11) at 9/8c on CBS.

Watch the video for Katy Perry's 'The One That Got Away' below: