(And lamenting his choice to give up a chance to perform with singerSheryl Crow.)

“What happened is not much to discuss at this point.

“Sometimes things happens and it happens for a reason I guess.

ARTHUR GUNN

Arthur Gunn on American Idol.Eric McCandless/ABC

But fans were surprised when instead of Gunn, top 16 contestant Graham DeFranco took the stage.

A representative forAmerican Idoldeclined to comment for this article.

Reps for Crow didn’t immediately respond to EW’s request for comment.