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- "I'm telling you, Wyatt, you are going to be able to do music for the rest of your life," Bryan said. Judge Lionel Richie also offered up words of praise for Pike. "You have a style on stage that we like to watch," Richie told the American Idol hopeful. "You're on your way to something big, my friend."
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Apr 15, 2021 · After Pike’s final performance, judge Lionel Richie, 71, predicted the young singer was on his way to “something big.” Meanwhile, Katy Perry, 36, went so far as to proclaim that Pike was...
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Apr 15, 2021 · Judge Lionel Richie also offered up words of praise for Pike. "You have a style on stage that we like to watch," Richie told the American Idol hopeful. "You're on your way to something big,...
Apr 14, 2021 · The singer, who wowed judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan when he performed an original song dedicated to his sister during his audition, made it to the top 16 in the...
Apr 15, 2021 · Though his exit seemed really sudden, last Sunday night's episode was pre-taped, which means judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie likely knew Wyatt was out well before Ryan shared...
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- Why Did Wyatt Pike Leave ‘American Idol’?
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Pike’s departure from the show was unexpected — just a few hours before Monday night’s episode, “Idol” tweeted out its supportof the remaining contestants, including Pike.On Tuesday, an “American Idol” spokesperson told the Deseret News that Pike “could not continue due to personal reasons.”“We cannot comment further,” the spokesperson said.The Deseret News also reached out to Pike, who did not immediately respond to requests for comment.Pike was a favorite among the judges and fans. For what would end up being his last performance on “Idol,” which aired Sunday night, Pike performed Kings of Leon’s “Use Somebody” and drew high prai...“I remember one of the coolest things that ever happened to me is the day I realized that I get to do music forever, under any circumstance,” Bryan said, according to the Deseret News. “And I’m tel...Throughout his time on “Idol,” Pike impressed the judges with his unique style and authenticity. During his audition, “Idol” judge Lionel Richie called him a “Park City James Taylor,” the Deseret N...Pike told the Deseret Newsthat when he auditioned for “American Idol,” walking into a big room to meet the “Idol” judges for the first time, he felt overwhelmed in the best way.“Wow, this really happened. Someone said ‘yes’ for me to be here,” Pike recalled thinking. “That in and of itself — I felt super grateful to have that opportunity.”Apr 15, 2021 · The reason behind Pike’s exit is foggy, and according to People, an ABC representative said, “Wyatt could not continue due to personal reasons.”. His last appearance on the show occurred ...
Apr 14, 2021 · Judge Lionel Richie told the singer-songwriter that he was on his way "to something big." At the time of his departure, he had not commented on his exit. However, he did share photos from his...
