American Idol 2022 – Kenedi Anderson fans shocked as Ryan Seacrest reveals singer has ‘withdrawn’ from competition
AMERICAN Idol's second night in Hawaii is now underway, and Kenedi Anderson shockingly withdrew from the competition.
Ryan Seacrest broke the news after her pre-recorded performance in Hawaii.
He said Kenedi left the show due to “personal reasons," and wished the singer well.
Meanwhile, Cadence Baker and Sir Blayke were the first to take the stage tonight, and the judges commended their performances.
“That performance lived up to your original audition,” Luke told Cadence.
Katy told Sir Blayke, "You have a sound unlike any of these other contestants.”
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Who is Sir Blayke?
The 28-year-old singer is from Chicago, and has been open about his struggle with homelessness.
After graduating high school, Sir Blayke moved from Chicago to Atlanta to pursue a music career. He only took $100 with him, and he become homeless.
He has since moved to Los Angeles and refuses to give up on his dream.
Sir Blayke is one of the Top 24 contestants who are fighting for a spot in the next round.
Who is Tristen Gressett?
The American Idol contestant is 17 years old and from Pell City, Alabama.
The singer has a close bond with his mother, Missie Gressett, and he thanks her often for her support.
Tristen plays six instruments, and is a rock and roll fanatic.
He is one of the Top 24 contestants who remain in the competition.
Who is Emyrson Flora?
The 16-year-old high school student is from Cleveland, Ohio.
In addition to singing, Emyrson also plays the guitar and piano.
Shevhas a decent following on TikTok, with over 13,000 followers. Her username is @emyrsonflora
Emyrson is in the Top 24 of this season’s American Idol.
Who is Cameron Whitcomb?
Contestant Cameron Whitcomb is from British Columbia, Canada.
He is just 18 years old, and recently started learning how to play guitar.
In November of 2021, Cameron posted on Instagram a video of him playing guitar with the caption:
“Day 1 of learning guitar, go follow my Tik Tok!”
Cameron is among the contestants who landed a spot in the Top 24.
Who is Ava Maybee?
The 21-year-old songwriter and American Idol contestant is from Los Angeles, California.
She is well known for being the daughter of professional drummer and singer Chad Smith.
Chad has served as the lead drummer for the band Red Hot Chili Peppers since 1988.
Ava is currently enrolled at New York University and is set to graduate in 2023, according to her LinkedIn profile.
She has landed a spot in the Top 24 of American Idol.
Who is Dan Marshall?
The 24-year-old singer is from Norfolk, Virginia, and is a former football player.
He is currently dating Allyson Brown, to whom he dedicated his performance of Bryan Adams’ song, Heaven, during the Hawaii round.
For his original audition, he sang The Dance, by Garth Brooks.
He has since landed a spot in the Top 24.
Who is Kenedi Anderson?
Kenedi Anderson is a 17-year-old musician who received a Platinum ticket on American Idol following her audition.
For her audition song, Kenedi sang Applause by Lady Gaga.
Judge Katy Perry joked she was “feeling threatened” by Kenedi’s talent.
With over 28.3K followers on Instagram, Kenedi is already a fan favorite.
She also has a large following on TikTok, where she often shares videos of herself singing.
Kenedi is one of the final 24 contestants.
Who is Allegra Miles?
19-year-old Allegra Miles auditioned for American Idol in Episode 20, but this isn’t her first time performing on TV.
Allegra also auditioned for Season 18 of NBC’s The Voice.
The talented singer made it to the Top 9 before being voted out of the show.
Allegra progressed to Hollywood after the three American Idol judges called her a “real artist.”
She has made it to the top 24.
Who is Jay Copeland?
Jay Copeland is a 23-year-old musician from Salisbury, Maryland.
He graduated from college two years ago, majoring in music.
During his audition, he revealed he was on a fellowship to go to graduate school for acting but dropped out after he was told he had to choose between acting and music.
After singing a Stevie Wonder song in his audition, Jay received a platinum ticket.
Jay is in the top 24 contestants.
Who is in the top 24?
- Allegra Miles
- Ava Maybee
- Cadence Baker
- Cameron Whitcomb
- Christian Guardino
- Dan Marshall
- Danielle Finn
- Elli Rowe
- Emyrson Flora
- Fritz Hager
- Huntergirl
- Jacob Moran
- Jay Copeland
- Katyrah Love
- Kenedi Anderson
- Lady K
- Leah Marlene
- Mike Parker
- Nicolina Bozzo
- Noah Thompson
- Sage McNeely
- Scarlet Ayliz
- Sir Blayke
- Tristen Gressett
Judges stand for Leah
“I can’t sit down,” said Lionel. “You’re in a lane all by yourself.”
“You’re definitely one of a kind, for sure,” said Katy. “You are just a bunch of fun.”
“You totally won me over, yet again,” said Luke.
On Monday night, Leah sang Call Me by Blondie.
Judges react to Christian
“You see him and you hear him, and it’s two different people,” said Lionel after Christian sang Leave the Door Open by Silk Sonic.
“When you sing, you become a superhero,” said Katy. “You start singing and you can fly.”
“You’re super endearing,” said Luke. “Come out here and just let it fly out of you.”
Judges react to Noah's performance
“I think you were bringing some of the country to the island,” said Katy on Monday night/
“This stuff’s all new to you,” said Luke. “Keep going forward, keep taking our advice, keep following your heart, and keep being the country boy that’s standing right there.”
Luke went on to say he might win the entire competition.
“Don’t let the shyness shut you down,” advised Lionel.
Celebrating 20 years
The famed singing competition returned for its 20th season this year, with a few changes.
American Idol first premiered in 2002, and host Ryan Seacrest was celebrated during this season’s premiere for being involved with the show for its 20 years.
Protocols for this season
This season, American Idol will air live again, but with necessary safety protocols in place.
To ensure the protection of the cast, crew and participants, the number of cities where the auditions were held were reduced, and the judges will be socially distanced.
How Covid-19 affected recent seasons
Season 18 of American Idol shut down due to Covid-19 protocols, but it was the first reality competition series to return to screens and air remotely.
Using custom-built Zoom technology, contestants that sang for producers got a green light to move onto a judges audition.
Famous American Idol alumni
Many American Idol participants used their 15 minutes of fame to create a successful career.
It was extremely controversial when Jennifer Hudson was kicked off of season seven of the singing competition.
Although, she made the most of her talent and has received many awards for her singing and acting.
Another noteworthy alumnus is Kelly Clarkson who became famous for winning the first season of American Idol and is now a renowned TV personality, co-hosting the first season of American Song Contest.
Was American Idol canceled?
The singing competition series ran for 15 seasons on FOX before it was canceled in 2016, .
However, ABC revived the show in 2018 bringing back host Ryan Seacrest.
This season, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan all returned to judge the show with Bobby Bones not returning due to conflicting commitments.
What is Ryan Searest’s net worth?
During Ryan Seacrest’s career, he took on various titles across a number of platforms.
In his lengthy entertainment tenure, he is a multiple Emmy-Award nominee, winning one in 2010.
In 2008, he founded his own production company: Ryan Seacrest Productions.
Per , the popular mogul’s net worth is $450 million.
Does Ryan Seacrest have kids?
Ryan Seacrest does not have any children.
The media host touched on the ideas of fatherhood a number of times.
The famed mogul : “I do want to have kids.”
Seacrest continued: “But I haven‘t even gone down that path, which is nuts at my age.”
He added: “I think in the last year, it’s become clear to me that yes, I do want to do that.… I want to be available and present.”
What is Randy Jackson’s net worth?
According to , Jackson is worth $60million.
The same site reports that his salary with American Idol was about $5million per season.
Fans can assume that a large portion of his wealth was accumulated due to his time on American Idol, as well as his work with MTV and other musical artists.
He shares his wealth among his children, Taylor, Zoe, and Jordan Jackson.
Who is Randy Jackson, continued
Randy Jackson attended the Southern University, where he studied music.
He’s also worked as an executive producer for the competitive dance reality TV show America’s Best Dance Crew.
Before joining the television industry, Jackson was a music industry veteran.
Performing as a bassist with numerous music legends such as Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, the band Journey, and Aretha Franklin.
Who is Randy Jackson?
Randy Jackson made his mark on American Idol where he judged contestants on their singing ability for 12 years.
Fans will recognize his name if they were avid watchers of American Idol from 2002 to 2014.
Randy Jackson, 65, is an American bassist, television personality, record producer, and music manager.
Born on June 23, 1956, Jackson is from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Where was American Idol 2022 filmed?
Unlike season 18, which was virtual and season 19, which was filmed in California, American Idol’s season 20 took its time to visit some of the trending capitals in America:
- Los Angeles, California
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Austin, Texas
- Disney Aulani, Hawaii
Does every audition air on TV?
Not every audition will make it on television.
This is because there is not enough TV time to allow for all of the contestants to be featured on the show.
Those who make it through to the next round without appearing on television do face the disadvantage of lacking the exposure needed to help build up a fan base for votes later in the season.