What’sAmerican Idolwithout a few twists to the game along the way?

Anderson later released a statement on her Instagram page saying she’s “unable to continue onAmerican Idol.”

She sat at the piano to deliver a soulful cover of Lady Gaga’s “Applause.”

KENEDI ANDERSON

‘American Idol’ frontrunner Kenedi Anderson drops out of the competition, citing “personal reasons.".Karen Neal/ABC

“I need two backstage passes right now,” Richie said after hearing her perform.

“I believe you might be the biggest star we’ve ever seen,” Bryan said.

“No doubt, I believe, Top 10.”

“She was born to be a star,” Perry remarked.

Watch the audition that started it all above.