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What happened to Arthur Gunn on American Idol?
AMERICAN Idol’s Arthur Gunn was one of the top seven finalists of the singing competition.
The contestant was slated to perform two songs alongside celebrity guest Sheryl Crow on Sunday, May 23’s episode.
Arthur Gunn was slated to sing two songs on American Idol with Sheryl Crow[/caption]
What happened to Arthur Gunn on American Idol?
Idol contestant Arthur Gunn shocked American Idol fans when he disappeared from the competition on Sunday, May 23.
It was revealed that Gunn had dropped out just before he was set to perform with country star Sheryl Crow.
Instead, Crow brought out former contestant Graham De Franco to sing a medley of Every Day Is a Winding Road and If It Makes You Happy.
It was not made clear why Gunn decided to leave the competition abruptly.
Gunn shocked fans when he disapeared from the competition[/caption]
Idol judges Lionel Richie and Katy Perry briefly spoke about Gunn’s disappearance, with Richie saying the judges “don’t even know what happened.”
Perry chimed in that “American Idol” is “a spicy show.”
“It’s a live, three-hour show. And, quite honestly, we’ve had a very colorful season. Curveballs galore,” she continued.
“But Graham DeFranco? I mean, killed it. Sang so well, and I was so glad he was there.”
Was Arthur Gunn previously eliminated from American Idol?
Gunn had been eliminated but got a second chance to sing on the show.
A number of viewers took to Twitter to call the comeback “super sh***y and unfair.”
On May 2’s episode of Idol, host Ryan Seacrest kicked off the show by announcing that Arthur is the winner of the “Comeback Twist.”
When this year’s contestants took to the stage to compete for the top 10 spots, they were joined by 10 runners-up from 2020.
Gunn had reached the top seven finalists on this season of American Idol[/caption]
While only one competitor from the previous season was given the opportunity to re-enter the Idol rankings, it meant another top ten competitor would have to go home.
Gunn had previously competed on season 18, while he came in second place behind the winner Laine Hardy.
Many viewers didn’t feel that anyone from 2020 sang better than the 2021 finalists, so fans were irked at the producer’s choice to add in the controversial spin.
What did American Idol fans say about Arthur Gunn?
Twitter users took to social media to address Gunn’s sudden disappearance from the competition, with one writing: “Arthur Gunn should have sung with Sheryl Crow but guess he declined or did not show up? Who has the tea?? #AmericanIdol.”
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Another added: “What happened to Arthur Gunn – he was supposed to sing with Sheryl Crow #AmericanIdol.”
A third wrote: “What just happened #AmericanIdol? I read that #ArthurGunn was performing with #SherylCrow…what’s with Graham? I like him, but… Damn…did I watch this whole finale for nothing?”
Gunn has yet to address his exit from the competition.
