(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 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.