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Popular reality competition series American Idol season 21 aired a new episode on Monday, April 1, 2023, at 8 pm ET on ABC, which documented the Top 10 contestants participating and competing against each other in the Judge's Song Contest round of the competition. While some delivered stellar performances, others fell short of expectations.
On this week's episode of American Idol, Tyson Venegas failed to make the Top 8 alongside Marybeth Byrd. Oliver Steele was saved by Katy Perry after she won the Judge's Song Contest round. Fans were shocked at the outcome and felt that Tyson was unfairly "robbed." One tweeted:
The hit ABC series has been extremely popular among viewers over the last two decades that it has been on the air. Many contestants who have made their debut on the stage have gone on to become established artists that have garnered a massive fan base.
Season 21 of the competition saw many aspiring artists performing in front of the legendary American Idol judges - pop princess Katy Perry, country superstar Luke Bryan, and Oscar-winning singer/songwriter Lionel Richie.
Fans react to Tyson Venegas' elimination on American Idol
By the end of the American Idol episode, Oliver Steele, Marybeth Byrd, and Tyson Venegas were in the bottom three. However, Katy Perry decided to save Oliver over the other two contestants after winning the Judge's Song Contest.
Fans were extremely disappointed with platinum ticket winner Tyson Venegas' elimination ahead of making the Top 8 of the competition, and they took to social media to express their concerns. Here's what they had to say:
Some fans were shocked at the outcome:
Viewers get their Top 8 contestants on American Idol
Tonight's episode of American Idol saw the contestants getting ready for the Judge's Song Contest round of the competition. The 10 selected contestants from yesterday's episode had to prove their mettle to impress viewers and earn their votes. While some managed to do so successfully, others failed to leave a mark.
The official synopsis of the episode, titled Judge's Song Contest, reads:
"The Judge’s Song Contest returns as judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie each suggest songs for the contestants to choose from. America votes for the Top 8 LIVE coast to coast."
Each of Top 10 contestants delivered an impressive performance. Check out who made it to the Top 8 of the competition and their song choices tonight.
- Zachariah Smith – Wanted Dead or Alive by Bon Jovi
- Haven Madison – The Only Exception by Paramore
- We Ani – I Have Nothing by Whitney Houston
- Oliver Steele – High and Dry by Radiohead
- Warren Peay – Colder Weather by Zac Brown
- Iam Tongi – What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong
- Megan Danielle – Go Rest High On that Mountain by Vince Gill
- Colin Stough – It’s Been Awhile by Staind
This week's American Idol episode saw season 19 winner Chayce Beckham perform his newly released single Till The Day I Die. The former champion's success after his debut on the show has become a source of inspiration for the current batch of contestants.
Season 21 of American Idol has been an extremely interesting watch so far. As the season progresses, the remaining contestants will be tasked with tougher challenges that will push them to their limits and test their potential. Viewers will have to stay tuned to see who makes it to the end.
Don't forget to tune in to a brand-new episode next Sunday, May 7, 2023, at 8 pm ET on ABC.
