India, April 19 -- Wendy's is defending its controversial post about Katy Perry's Blue Origin spaceflight. Earlier this week, the fast-food giant came under fire for throwing shade at the Roar hitmaker after she returned to Earth following an 11-minute trip to space. Amid the outrage and calls from netizens to apologise to the pop singer, the company has finally issued a statement.

"We always bring a little spice to our socials," Wendy's told People. While the company fell short of an apology, it insisted it "has a ton of respect for Katy Perry and her out-of-this-world-talent." On Monday, the 40-year-old singer went to space in a historic all-female crew for the highly anticipated Blue Origin launch.

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