American Idol Wyatt Pike Speaks Out For The First Time Since Leaving Show

American Idol: Wyatt Pike Speaks Out For The First Time Since Leaving Show

Wyatt Pike speaks for the first time since dropping out of American Idol season 19, admitting on Instagram he left for personal reasons.

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Wyatt Pike is speaking out on social media for the first time since dropping out of American Idol season 19. Host Ryan Seacrest shocked viewers at the start of Monday night’s live show when he announced Pike was dropping out of American Idol, saying, “Before we get to the results, I have to tell you that finalist Wyatt Pike will not be competing in the competition. He had to drop out, but we wish him the very best.” Seacrest didn’t divulge any details on why the singer was leaving the show, though an American Idol representative later said he was leaving for “personal reasons.”

Pike auditioned for American Idol judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie with an original tune called “Best For You.” The judges loved his performance, with Richie even going as far as comparing him to James Taylor. As he advanced through the competition, the contestant took on such songs as Rihanna’s “Stay,” George Ezra’s “Blame It On Me,” Ben Rector’s “Rubberband,” and Kings of Leon’s “Use Somebody.”

Now Pike is speaking out for the first time since he dropped out of American Idol. Posting a message to his fans on Instagram, the former contestant echoed what the Idol representative said earlier in the week, admitting he left for personal reasons. He didn’t reveal any other information or go into detail on what the personal reasons were, but he thanked his fans for supporting him and his music.

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In the aftermath of Seacrest’s announcement on American Idol Monday night, fans speculated over why Pike might have dropped out, including a possible conspiracy that he was disqualified for breaking Idol’s COVID-19 protocols by taking a trip back to his hometown. This rumor started after Pike posted a photo last week of that trip. Other fans wondered if a record company was interested in signing him to a deal, and he decided to depart as a result. If he was disqualified for any reason, his Idol contract might prevent him from speaking freely on this matter. Contestants have been let go for various reasons in the past on American Idol, so it wouldn’t be surprising if that happened here as well.

Not even Pike is willing to reveal the specific reason why he left American Idol season 19, which is completely up to him. There might have been an emergency at home, meaning he needed to be with his family during a difficult time. Being away from home to compete on Idol can take a toll on the contestants, especially if there are family members going through their own struggles.

Pike plans to continue pursuing a career in the music industry. There’s even a link in his Instagram bio to a new song called “Diana” that he recently released. He’s clearly hoping the fans he gained during his American Idol journey stick with him as he begins this new chapter of his life.

American Idol airs Sundays and Mondays at 8 pm on ABC.

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