13 ‘American Idol’ Contestants Who Quit or Were Disqualified, From First to Most Recent
Nick Merico – Season 17
Nick Merico made it to the Hollywood round on season 17, but he decided to quit the show for personal reasons.
“Unfortunately, something happened with my family that I can’t really disclose that forced me to back out of the competition,” he told The Colt Bolok Show.
Nick returned for season 18 and made it to the Top 20. He also appeared in the comeback round on Season 19.
Benson Boone – Season 19
Benson Boone made it to Hollywood Week on Season 19, but he quit the show.
“It was a really hard decision for me to make, but I decided to step down from the competition,” he wrote on Instagram. “I am so grateful to have been part of the show, everyone was amazing, and it was an incredible experience!”
Benson is doing very well now and has experienced a hit with his song “Ghost Town.”
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