American Idol
American Idolseason 21 has had some of the best talent in the show ’s history , so it was inevitable that some extraordinary contestants would be eliminated early on and left before their clock time . TheAmerican Idolseason 21 evaluator , Katy Perry , Lionel Richie , and Luke Bryan , had their piece of work cut out for them when they had to narrow down their Top 24 contestants . In fact , they decided to have a Top 26 because they could n’t endure to say goodbye to some of the finalist .
DuringAmerican Idolseason 21 , Lionel , Katy , and Luke were also tasked with rewarding three of the most gifted dissenter with Pt tickets , while the world chose the first - ever America ’s Platinum Ticket . Shockingly , all four of those contestants have now been eliminated , along with some fan - favorite objector . Whether it was the judges ' choice or America ’s , here are 10 dissident who leftAmerican Idolseason 21 too soon .
10Cam Amen
Cam Amen receive the New Orleans atomic number 78 ticketafter his moving audition with " Hallelujah . " He earned the privilege to skip the first round of Hollywood Week . regrettably , Cam had a difficult clock time during the duets round when he chose J Valerione for his partner . J quit the competition during their rehearsal , but subsequently returned . Because of this , their last - minute rehearsals for " Listen to the Music " never really came together . Cam was eliminated before the Top 26 after his Showstoppers carrying out of " The insufferable dreaming ( The Quest ) . " It was surprising that the judges did n’t allow America to vote for one of the platinum ticket recipients , and Cam should ’ve been given that chance .
9Kaylin Hedges
Kaylin Hedges earned the Nashville atomic number 78 just the ticket with her moving rendition of " I ’m Already There , " which she dedicated to her father , who is in the military . He surprised her and her mother by coming to her audition . Kaylin ’s platinum just the ticket allowed herto decamp the first cycle of Hollywood Week . Although her duo with Tyson Venegas to " Do n’t Stop Me Now " in rotund two was fantastic , her Showstoppers operation of " Kiss from a Rose " failed to impress the judges . Unfortunately , she did n’t make it into the Top 26 . As a platinum tag winner , Kaylin deserved at least one chance to compete for America ’s suffrage .
8Nailyah Serenity
Nailyah Serenity was one of the best Isaac Bashevis Singer in the challenger , but her lack of airtime in the earlier rounds ofAmerican Idolseason 21 most likely led to her elimination . The show aired Nailyah ’s impressive tryout during which she sang " My Man . " However , her first two Hollywood Week round were n’t shown . Nailyah was next seen stick the good news that she made the Top 26 after her Showstoppers performance of " Superstar . "
Nailyah sang " Lovin' You " during the Top 26 Hollywood daily round , and " Baby Love " during the Top 20 . She did n’t earn enough voting from America , so she sang " Alive " to fight for a judges ' save . They did n’t choose her , and she was send out home . Nailyah deserved more fromAmerican Idol . Perhaps if her earlier rounds were aired , she would ’ve establish a fanbase that could ’ve made her a frontrunner since she has such a wizardly voice and phase presence .
7Matt Wilson
Matt Wilson became an former fan - pet when he compete for America ’s Platinum Ticket before the season even air out . Although he did n’t win it , his audition during which he sang , " For Tonight " by Giveon was very impressive . Matt repeat the performance when he fought for a judges ' save after his Top 20 interpretation of " Say You Wo n’t allow Go , " but it did n’t gain him enough of America ’s votes to make the Top 12 . However , the judges excrete him at that point . Matt ’s performances proved that he could be a true pappa star , and he deserved more clock time in the challenger to showcase his incredible natural endowment .
6Elijah McCormick
Elijah McCormick stole America ’s heart when he won America ’s Platinum Ticket after singing " hallow the Broken Road " at his audition . With his inspiring tale of overcoming a annihilative car accident , Elijah was n’t only one of the most gifted , but also one of the most memorable finalist . He seemed to be a frontrunner to make it to the closing of the competition , but his trial on the show come to an abrupt ending after the Top 26 Hawaii round . Elijah shockingly was eliminatedafter his performance of " Good Vibes . " He deserved more , and definitely left the competition right smart too soon .
5Olivia Soli
Olivia Soli was a powerhouse singer who make on difficult song by some of the greatest Singer in history , including Celine Dion , Mariah Carey , and Whitney Houston . She imposingly nailed every carrying into action , proving that she had the potency to be the nextAmerican Idoldiva . After Olivia ’s Top 20 execution of " I Surrender , " she did n’t encounter enough votes to make the Top 12 . She sang " God is a charwoman " for the judges ' save , but she was eliminated from the competition . Olivia should ’ve go further in the challenger because she had one of the best voices .
4Kaeyra
In a ocean ofAmerican Idolfemale land singer , Kaeyra endure out with her rock - infused performance . From " Black Hole Sun " to " River , " she was a breath of fresh aura on the show . Kaeyra recreate piano and guitar , and is a true artist . After her Top 26 rendition of " Bruises " did n’t take in her enough vote from America , she sing " If I Were Your adult female " for the justice ' save . However , Katy , Luke , and Lionel chose not to give her a spot in the Top 12 . With her stunning outspoken reach and degree comportment , Kaeyra could ’ve been anAmerican Idolsuperstar like Kelly Clarkson .
3Tyson Venegas
Mike Tyson blew awayAmerican IdoljudgesKaty , Luke , and Lionel during his audition in Las Vegas , which realise him the city ’s Pt ticket . His perfect execution of " New York State of Mind " show that he had a talent . After sailing through the Hawaii and Hollywood round , Tyson was establishing himself as a frontrunner to winAmerican Idolseason 21 . However , after his Top 10 carrying into action of " Someone You Loved , " he found himself in the bottom three . The judges chose to save Oliver Steele , who was very deserving of his place in the Top 8 , but it was disappointing that Tyson could n’t have progress as well .
2Lucy Love
Lucy Love show so much growth duringAmerican Idolseason 21 . Her breakout present moment came during her Top 20 performance of her original strain , " Boulders , " during which she sang about feeling like she had the weight of the macrocosm on her shoulders . Unfortunately , Lucy did n’t make the Top 12 with America ’s votes , but the judge saved her after her public presentation of " Radioactive . " After herAmerican IdolTop 12 versionof Lionel ’s " All Night Long ( All Night ) , " Lucy was wipe out from the competitor . However , she had just determine her stride , and it would ’ve been exciting to see what else she would do if she advanced on the show .
1Nutsa
Nutsa took theAmerican Idolauditions by storm with her interpretation of " Lady Marmalade " and " The Greatest Love of All , " receiving votes of " yes " from all three justice . They finally put her through to the Top 26 , during which she spill the beans " Paris ( Ooh La La ) . " However , after her Top 20 performance of " Un - Break My Heart , " Nutsa did n’t make it into the Top 12 with America ’s votes , and fought to be saved by the jurist .
Nutsa ’s rousing rendition of " And I Am Telling You I ’m Not function " was a boding , as the evaluator did write her . regrettably , she left the following week after her performance of " The Show Must Go On . " Nutsa was one of the best Isaac Merrit Singer inAmerican Idolseason 21 , and should ’ve gone much further in the competition .
American Idolairs Sundays and Mondays at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC .
