"They did Paige dirty": Paige Anne's elimination ahead of Top 24 leaves American Idol fans disappointed with judges

Popular reality competition series American Idol season 21 aired a brand new episode on Monday, April 10, 2023, at 8 pm ET on ABC. It documented the remaining contestants from the Hollywood Week performing in the final round of the Showstoppers segment. They gave it their all to impress the judges and stand a chance to get into the Top 24 of the competition.On this week's episode of American Idol, Megan Danielle and Paige Anne both began the show by joining the final judgement together. The judges had them participate in a sing-off where the duo had to provide their own renditions of Adele's Easy On You. While it was an extremely tough decision, the judges chose Megan over Paige. Fans were left disappointed with the judges' call and felt Paige should have made the Top 24. One tweeted:Fans disappointed with Paige's elimination on American Idol (Image via @ItsTaviBaby24/Twitter)The hit ABC series has been on air for over two decades and has established itself to be a legendary franchise. Over the years, many contestants who have taken to the stage have become established artists with a global fan base. Season 21 of the competition has seen many contestants perform in front of the legendary judge trio - country superstar Luke Bryan, Oscar-winning singer/songwriter Lionel Richie, and pop princess Katy Perry.Paige Anne gets eliminated and Megan Danielle enters Top 24 on American Idol View this post on Instagram Instagram PostTonight's episode of American Idol saw the contestants getting ready to compete in the battle that involved making it to the Top 24. Last night's episode ended with both Paige Anne and Megan Danielle performing their best. This week, the judges called the two of them together for the final judgement.The official synopsis of the episode, titled Showstoppers/ Final Judgement Part 2, read:&quot;Performing with a band for the first time, Idol hopefuls sing their hearts out in their last chance to make it to America’s vote. In the Final Judgment, two pairs of contestants face off with the judges sealing their fate for the next round.&quot;As soon as they sat down, the American Idol judges revealed that they were going to have a sing-off with Adele's Easy On You. In a confessional, Paige said:&quot;I had to just throw it all on the table and hope for the best.&quot;Both contestants ended up giving one of their best performances on the spot. The judges sent them out to make a decision. Katy noted that Paige sang more notes but wanted Megan to find out who she was as an artist through the competition.After calling the American Idol contestants in, they had to give Paige the bad news. Luke said:&quot;You are an incredible talent. This is a year that is really really stacked, maybe better than ever, with your style of singers. And we are totally in misery trying to sort through. But...you are not in our Top 24.&quot;Katy Perry proceeded to call Megan &quot;a star.&quot; Luke then said:&quot;What we gotta get this girl to understand truly how spectacular you are. Listen, I'm getting emotional talking to you about how wonderful your voice is. Understand? We're so proud to have you in our Top 24.&quot;Fans disappointed with the judges decision on American IdolFans took to social media to express their concerns with the judges not selecting Paige and thought that she would've been a great addition to the Top 24 lineup. Reality TV Chats@realitytvchatssI say they have the audience vote to bring someone back &amp; it should be Paige!!!! #americanidol21I say they have the audience vote to bring someone back &amp; it should be Paige!!!! #americanidolReality TV Chats@realitytvchatssPaige was better than half the people in the top 24 so far! Woooow. Pathetic #americanidol103Paige was better than half the people in the top 24 so far! Woooow. Pathetic #americanidolKelli (Detroit 6/10)✨️@alltooke11They were both better than most of the people they let through last episode. Poor Paige. #AmericanIdol41They were both better than most of the people they let through last episode. Poor Paige. #AmericanIdolTweetingForMyMom@FenwaysNWOW. BAD DECISION #AMERICANIDOL PAGE WAS AMAZING!!!92WOW. BAD DECISION #AMERICANIDOL PAGE WAS AMAZING!!!★ sagittarius★@nikola_minikBig mistake judge’s #AmericanIdol41Big mistake judge’s #AmericanIdold🌹@which_witch13are the judges crazy they should have both stayed in i actually can’t believe this #AmericanIdol52are the judges crazy they should have both stayed in i actually can’t believe this #AmericanIdolR.S.A. Garcia wandering.shop/@rsagarcia@RSAGarciaPaige beat Megan and they knew it. That's why they took two days to do the results, to try to eliminate the memory of how much better Paige was. I like Megan's rasp and emotion too, but she was shakier than a one legged chicken in a hurricane. #AmericanIdol103Paige beat Megan and they knew it. That's why they took two days to do the results, to try to eliminate the memory of how much better Paige was. I like Megan's rasp and emotion too, but she was shakier than a one legged chicken in a hurricane. #AmericanIdolJustine 🌙✨@WowItsJustineSorry the other girl should have made it.Sooo much better.#AmericanIdol61Sorry the other girl should have made it.Sooo much better.#AmericanIdolCheryl Cook@cherylcook1I hate the “sing off” on American Idol. What a mean thing to call both girls in, make them sing, and then tell one she’s done and then tell the other what a star she is. Not watching anymore tonight #Americanidol1I hate the “sing off” on American Idol. What a mean thing to call both girls in, make them sing, and then tell one she’s done and then tell the other what a star she is. Not watching anymore tonight #AmericanidolDaisy@DaisyLou2320#americanidol Paige‘s so much better than Megan. Megan has the growl but it’s 2 much. Paige is more nuanced. Then Luke goes overboard telling Megan she’s a genius in front of Paige as in ur not good enuf but she’s a star. If that was the case Y call them in together?41#americanidol Paige‘s so much better than Megan. Megan has the growl but it’s 2 much. Paige is more nuanced. Then Luke goes overboard telling Megan she’s a genius in front of Paige as in ur not good enuf but she’s a star. If that was the case Y call them in together?Season 21 of American Idol will get its Top 24 contestants following this episode. As the contestants head to Disney's Aulani Resort &amp; Spa, they will face even tougher challenges that will push them to their utmost potential and test their musical skills. Viewers will have to stay tuned to witness it all.Don't forget to tune in to a brand new episode of American Idol next Sunday, April 16, 2023, at 8 pm ET on ABC.

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