Singer Wyatt Pike has finally addressed his enigmatic departure from the music reality show American idol earlier this week.
Ryan Seacrest broke news about Pike on the show on Monday. “I have to tell you that finalist Wyatt Pike is not in the competition,” said Seacrest. He had to drop out. But we wish him all the best. “
Today’s Instagram post by Pike sheds little light on the “why” of his leave.
The resident of Park City, Utah, reported that he had to leave the show for “ personal reasons, ” but did not proceed. He also wished the remaining participants the best and said he was grateful to be able to keep playing music.
Just before Pike’s departure, his performance of the Kings of Leon song Using someone was well received by the judges. Katy Perry called him an “authentic singer-songwriter” and seemed to suggest he was a leader in the league. Luke Bryan said Pike could “be making music for the rest of his life,” while Lionel Richie said Pike was on his way to something big.
This Sunday, April 18, the Top 12 of the season will be performing Oscar-nominated songs in the hopes of getting America to vote for the Top 10.th place is filled by one of the 10 participants from last season.