American Idol 2022 – Kenedi Anderson fans shocked as Ryan Seacrest reveals singer has ‘withdrawn’ from competition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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Up next, Allegra Miles
Allegra said she will not be playing an instrument this time.
She is singing Adore You, by Harry Styles.
"When you were having fun, I was having fun," said Bebe.
Judges react to Sir Blayke
"Sometimes you have to let go, so me performing that song was me saying my final goodbye," said Sir Blayke, after his performance.
"That was a totally different vibe that I haven't been used to," said Katy.
"You have a sound unlike any of these other contestants."
Luke said Sir Blayke really "upped your game on this one."
"He brought us there," said Lionel. "Bring that emotion to the stage."
Up next, Sir Blayke
He will be singing Breakeven by The Script.
"I can see that you have been through a lot," Bebe told Sir Blayke. "I want to see you fight on stage."
Judges react to Cadence
"That was like the best she did since her audition," Luke said to Katy.
"That performance lived up to your original audition," he told Cadence directly.
"I don't know where you found that extra burst of confidence," said Lionel.
Up first, Cadence Baker
She is singing Something's Got a Hold on Me, by Christina Aguilera.
"Sometimes you gotta fake it to you make it," Bebe told Cadence.
"I feel like right now we are seeing 80 percent of Cadence, but we want to see 100percent."
Bebe Rexha starring as mentor
Star Bebe Rexha is mentoring the contestants who will be featured in tonight's episode.
"Let's do it! Let's go!" she said.
Voting is open again
American Idol shared how to vote for the remaining 12 contestants.
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Who is Mike Parker?
Before auditioning for American Idol, Mike Parker was a contestant on The Voice.
He earned a spot on Jennifer Hudson's team in 2015, but was eliminated during the knockout round.
He is from Gainsville, Virginia, and played football in high school, before deciding to pursue a career in country music.
Mike earned his spot in the Top 24 and formed a special bond with country star Jimmie Allen, whom he says inspired him.
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 Nicolina Bozzo?
Nicolina is 18 years old and from Toronto, Canada.
She is a university student, and has said that she is used to performing with her family.
The star has an impressive TikTok following of over 258,000 followers.
For her original audition, she sang She Used To Be Mine by Sara Bareilles, which earned her a golden ticket, and a standing ovation from the judges.
Nicolina has since earned a spot in the Top 24.
Who is HunterGirl?
HunterGirl is the first platinum ticket winner of American Idol.
The 23-year-old country singer is from Winchester, Tennessee, and her real name is Hunter Wolkonowski.
When she's not focusing on her own music, HunterGirl works with veterans in music therapy.
She graduated from Middle Tennesse State University.
HunterGirl has earned a spot in the Top 24.
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 Elli Rowe?
Elli Rowe is a college student at Belmont University in Nashville.
The 19-year-old taught herself to play the piano and guitar when she was 11 years old.
She is originally from Minnesota, but lives in Tennessee.
Elli earned a spot in the Top 24 of 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
When did American Idol begin?
Created by Simon Fuller, the reality competition series American Idol first premiered on Fox back on June 11, 2002.
Audition rules, continued
Contestants under the age of 18 have to bring a parent or legal guardian with them to the audition as they may need to sign legal forms.
Those who want to get on the show must go through multiple rounds of auditions via producers before they get the chance to meet the judges and acquire a golden ticket.
How much does it cost to audition?
It costs nothing to audition for American Idol, provided hopefuls meet the show’s eligibility requirements, and cover their own costs of travel and accommodation.
You must be between 15 and 28 years old at your audition time and you must also be a legal US resident and not have competed in the Top 10 of a previous season.
