13 ‘American Idol’ Contestants Who Quit or Were Disqualified, Including Benson Boone, Ranked from First to Most Recent
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Kenedi Anderson – Season 20
Kenedi Anderson made it to the Top 24 on season 20, but she dropped out after taping her performance for that round.
She wrote on Instagram, “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. I’m so grateful to American Idol, the judges, the producers, the amazing contestants, and all the fans who have supported me. 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. <3"
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Sara Beth Liebe – Season 21
Sara Beth confessed to the cameras that she hadn’t realized “quite how hard it would be” to be away from her kids, and that she felt mom-guilt over doing “something completely selfish.”
Following her performance for the judges, who were wowed by it, she then revealed she’d be leaving.
“This opportunity is really rad but this is actually gonna be my last performance ’cause my heart’s at home,” she told them, who were all in disbelief. “So I’m gonna get home to my babies, they kind of need me. So thank you, thanks.”
Katy tried to get her to stay, but was unsuccessful.
Kaya Stewart – Season 21
Kaya Stewart, who is the daughter of the Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart, dropped out during the duet round.
When they got on stage, Kaya told the judges that she’s been sick this week. She said, “During this performance, I got to work with Fire, which was such a great experience… She’s so talented and so incredible, and we bonded so much. But I realized that I wasn’t able to give 100 percent, so I’ve decided to not perform.”
She added, “Yes. Me not performing today means I’m no longer going to be in the competition.”
Fire then performed with a random volunteer. Watch above!
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