Kenedi Anderson dropped out of the ABC singing completion earlier this week, citing “personal reasons.”
and aired on Sunday. She sang a moving cover of Christina Perri’s hit tune, “Human.”
“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,” Anderson wrote. “We are disappointed to see Kenedi leave, but we are excited to watch this celebratory 20th season unfold with the incredible talent vying to be the next ‘American Idol,’ ” a rep for show producer Fremantle told The Post in a statement.“I’m so grateful to ‘American Idol,’ the judges, the producers, the amazing contestants, and all the fans who have supported me,” the teen said.
“You might have noticed that there was no voting information during Kenedi’s performance just now,” he said at the time of the show. “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 was a fan favorite to win, as she had scored a platinum ticket from judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan.The 17-year-old shocked the judges with her eclectic rendition of Christina Perri’s song “Human.
“I mean, my head is spinning,” Bryan, 45, said following her audition. Perry, 37, then gushed, “I’m threatened! They’re younger, they’re prettier, they sing really good! I don’t know how you haven’t been recruited. You check every box. And a lot of all of them. Get ready to become your own hero.”
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