AMERICAN IDOL contestants are being whittled down as the show seeks to find the winner of season 20.
On Sunday May 1, 2022, the top seven contestants were announced, with fans voting for their top picks and judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie saying goodbye to those who left the show.
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Who is in the top seven of American Idol season 20?
Americans voted for their favorites on Sunday, May 1, 2022.
Here’s the American Idol top seven:
- Jay Copeland
- Nicolina
- HunterGirl
- Noah Thompson
- Leah Marlene
- Christian Guardino
- Fritz Hager
The contestants eliminated were Lady K, Emyrson Flora and Mike Parker.
What happened to Kenedi Anderson?
At the beginning of the season, Kenedi Anderson made history by earning the show’s first platinum ticket, which allows contestants to bypass the first round of Hollywood Week.
Despite being one of the season’s frontrunners, on April 11, 2022, episode she shocked fans when she withdrew from the competition.
Following Kenedi’s performance of Christina Perri’s Human at the Aulani Disney Resort in Hawaii, host Ryan Seacrest revealed during the program: “You will notice there was no voting information during Kenedi’s performance just now.
“Since we taped these shows in Hawaii earlier, Kenedi (or Kennedy Anderson) has chosen to withdraw from our show for personal reasons. We send her well wishes.”
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The rising star then took to social media, where she confirmed the news.
She wrote in an Instagram post: “For personal reasons, I’m unable to continue on American Idol.
“This has been one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make, but I know it’s necessary.
“I’m so grateful to American Idol, the judges, the producers, the amazing contestants, and all the fans who have supported me.
“Thank you for giving me such an amazing opportunity to share my voice, chase my dreams, feel so much joy and happiness doing what I love, and making lifelong friends along the way.”
While Kenedi confirmed the news herself, she did not specify why she decided to leave.
How can I watch American Idol?
Season 20 of American Idol premiered on February 27, 2022, and airs every Sunday and Monday at 8pm on ABC.
The show can be watched live on ABC at 8pm EST or streamed through Hulu.
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