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.”

‘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.