Kenedi Anderson: Last News

Kenedi Anderson had big dreams when she auditioned for season 20 of American Idol — and her family is just as large.

School’s out! Former American Idol frontrunner Kenedi Anderson graduated from high school two months after she abruptly quit season 20 of the singing competition.

Not for everyone? After winning over the judges — and viewers at home — Kenedi Anderson, Wyatt Pike and more contestants have dropped out of American Idol for various reasons over the years.

Kenedi Anderson shockingly dropped out of American Idol for 'personal reasons' on Monday's episode after becoming a frontrunner as a Platinum Ticket winner.The 17-year-old singer from Crozet, Virginia, performed from Hawaii during the two-hour pre-recorded episode followed by host Ryan Seacrest, 47, announcing her departure.'Since we taped these shows in Hawaii earlier, Kenedi has decided to withdraw from our show for personal reasons,' Ryan said. 'We send her well wishes.' Personal reasons:Kenedi Anderson shockingly dropped out of American Idol for 'personal reasons' on Monday's episode after becoming a frontrunner as a Platinum Ticket winner.Kenedi also posted on Instagram on Sunday about leaving the ABC singing competition show.'For personal reasons, I'm unable to continue on.

Kenedi Anderson, who was an early frontrunner on American Idol season 20, has dropped out of the show.