Caleb Kennedy Takes A Risk On ‘American Idol’ With Original Song

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine Luke Bryan's wife has spoken out about false claims surrounding her husband's absence from American Idol. MORE: Meet the American Idol judges' children: Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel RichieCaroline Boyer, who has been married to the country singer for 14 years, was forced to defend her spouse after spotting social media posts suggesting that he is not really sick with Covid. She also hit back at claims that Luke's absence was linked to  contestant Wyatt

“20-year-old Utah kid” shouldn’t expect too much relief from his first official statement. “I had to leave the @AmericanIdol competition for personal reasons but am so thankful I get to play music for the rest of my life,” Pike posted Wednesday on Instagram.

“American Idol” Top 16 contestant Wyatt Pike is breaking his silence after abruptly dropping out of the competition this week.

American Idol Top 16 finalist Wyatt Pike abruptly left the singing competition, and now he’s explaining why he departed a position that so many other aspiring singers would give anything to be part of. In an Wed. Apr. 14 Instagram post, he didn’t go into much detail, but told fans “I had to leave the @AmericanIdol competition for personal reasons but am so thankful I get to play music for the rest of my life.” The Utah native didn’t elaborate on what the personal reasons were.

 unexpected early exit from the music competition show was announced on Monday, and he took to Instagram to address his surprising departure.«I had to leave the @AmericanIdol competition for personal reasons but am so thankful I get to play music for the rest of my life,» he wrote on Instagram on Wednesday, alongside a smiling portrait pic.«Fellow contestants — miss you all, good luck!» he added. «Thank you to everyone for your support... do stick around for more musical things soon!

People.“Wyatt could not continue … and we cannot comment further,” a show spokesperson confirmed to the Washington Post.The mysterious departure came on the heels of the young performer’s show-stopping moment: On Sunday’s pre-taped show, Pike wowed the judges panel with his confident rendition of the Kings of Leon’s 2008 hit “Use Somebody.”After that spirited performance, judge Lionel Richie, 71, said Pike had “a style on stage that we like to watch,” and predicted he was on his way to

contestant Wyatt Pike had anunexpected early exit from the music competition show on Monday night. Monday marked the ABC show's first night of live shows in which the Top 16 were supposed to be vying for a spot in the Top 12. But at the top of the show, it was announced that Wyatt had dropped out of the competition for unspecified personal reasons.

kicked off this season's live shows on Monday, but they had to do it without Luke Bryan.

Paula Abdul made her return to the judge's table, while the season kicked off its first live episode, and the competition got cut down to the Top 12!Abdul made herreturn after Luke Bryan tested positive for COVID-19, which the country crooner revealed Monday morning.As Abdul reunited with host Ryan Seacrest, she also reconnected with her former co-star Randy Jackson over FaceTime.Seacrest held up a tablet for Abdul to chat with Jackson, who said, «It feels like old times, doesn't it?»«Yes it

Paula Abdul is stepping into Luke Bryan's shoes. The 44-year-old country singer announced on Monday that he's in quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19, and will miss the first of 's live shows on April 12.Abdul, who was an judge for eight seasons, from 2002 to 2009, will judge in Bryan's place, alongside Lionel Richie and Katy Perry, ABC announced on Monday.This marks the first time Abdul has appeared on since the show moved from Fox to ABC in 2018.«Luke will be missed at our first

Luke Bryan has contracted COVID-19. The 44-year-old country singer took to his social media to share the news with his fans on Monday.«I'm sad to say I won't be a part of tonight's first live @americanidol show,» Bryan wrote on his Instagram Stories.

Katy Perry's new look.The «Roar» singer and judge stunned with a striking black 'do — in stark contrast to the bright blonde looks she's been serving up all season.Perry's long black locks stole the spotlight, and the songstress paired the new style with a big, bold golden cross necklace and an animal print top that truly came together to wow fans.While many tuned in to see which of the Top 24 would be making it to the Top 16 — and which eight hopefuls would be getting the axe — fans couldn't

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Katy Perry is reliving a funny moment from her teens with the latest guest. The 36-year-old singer took to Twitter on Monday to share a video of herself recalling the time she broke her family's rules and bought Incubus' album when she was a teen.«The first CD I ever bought was an Incubus CD that had 'Pardon Me' on it.

Katy Perry wasn't holding back during Sunday's when contestant Cassandra Coleman took the stage. The redheaded performer gave a solo rendition of the Sigma song, «Find Me,» before singing a duet to OneRepublic's «Apologize» with the band's frontman, Ryan Tedder himself. Though both judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan warned Cassandra to watch her «nerves» on stage, Katy, 36, couldn't stop gushing about the hopeful. «Your voice is a spiritual experience,» the «Firework singer declared.

was jam packed with big performances, memorable moments and celeb guests.

Sadly, American Idol season 19 contestant Murphy was cut before the Top 24 live shows. Yet he made such an incredible impression on viewers. His mellow demeanor, original songs and soulful voice turned him into a fan favorite, even though he’s no longer on the ABC show. In an EXCLUSIVE interview with HollywoodLife.com, the 27-year-old tells us how he has “more opportunity now and more capability than I ever have before,” and that he’s taking his time in choosing what music he will record.

Getting the axe on “American Idol” isn’t always the worst thing, it turns out. Josh Gad seems to be among the many “Idol” fans who didn’t agree with some of the judges’ recent eliminations.