What is the difference between the lines? Kenedi Anderson‘s decision to leave American Idol during season 20 left viewers with lots of questions — some of which the singer has cryptically addressed.
Anderson made her debut on American IdolIn 2022, her performance of Lady Gaga’s “Applause.” The Virginia quickly won over the judges and the audience — scoring herself one of the three platinum tickets in the process. Although the frontrunner was allowed to skip the round of auditions in Hollywood, she quit the competition show after just four episodes.
Host Ryan SeacrestAnderson performed the news. Christina Perri’s “Human” for judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry Lionel Richie.
“You might have noticed that there was no voting information during Kenedi’s performance just now,” Seacrest explained in April 2022. “Since we taped these shows in Hawaii earlier, Kenedi has decided to withdraw from our show for personal reasons. We send her well wishes.”
Anderson, for her part, broke her silence about “personal reasons” leading to her departure. “I’m so grateful to American Idol, the judges, the producers, the amazing contestants, and all the fans who have supported me,” she wrote via Instagram that same month. “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 make lifelong friends along the way.”
A source close to production said that she was forced to leave the show after her shocking exit. Us WeeklyThat American Idol was “disappointed” to see Anderson go. Bryan also discussed the challenges that contestants face when trying to make the reality TV show more interesting.
“These kids, they got a lot coming at ’em,” the Georgia native told USA TodayIn April 2022. “I think, potentially for [Anderson’s]Her being a part our family is as important as the path or the way to the top. But, if you’re having doubts and anxieties and other things … we’re heartbroken as a show because she was so dynamic and great.”
Scroll down to see every cryptic comment Anderson made about her exit American Idol:
