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And suddenly, it’s anyone’s competition. After being declared the “biggest star” American Idol judge Luke Bryan has “ever seen,” Kenedi Anderson has removed herself from the ABC series.

17-year-old contestant got into the Top 24 for season 20 of the ABC series. However, on Monday, she took to social media to share that she decided to drop out of the musical race. Her Top 24 performance was pre-taped and aired on Sunday.

Platinum ticket winner 18-year-old Kenedi Anderson has dropped out of the 20th season of American Idol. The early frontrunner was one of three contestants to win the coveted platinum ticket which fast-tracks them past Hollywood Week. 

It was a great night full of the biggest stars in country music at the 2022 CMT Music Awards!

Cameron Whitcomb brought the energy to “American Idol”.

Allegra Miles is bringing paradise to Hawaii.

2022 CMT Music Awards have kicked off at Nashville's Municipal Auditorium with the likes of Carly Pearce, Maren Morris, and Mickey Guyton walking the red carpet.MORE: 2022 CMT Music Awards' best-dressed stars: LeAnn Rimes, Maren Morris + moreFans can expect to see some incredible performances from the likes of Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and none other than Bryan Adams who will be joining Jason Alden live on stage.WATCH: CMT Awards introduce 2022 performersHowever, hours before the show kicked off it was announced there would be one major change - Kelsea Ballerini, who had been set to host with Captain America star Anthony Mackie, had been diagnosed with COVID-19 and would instead be virtually performing from her home.Kane Brown has stepped in to join Anthony as host in the auditorium.Carrie is the all-time CMT Awards record holder with an incredible 23, but will she pick up any more tonight? The singer is nominated for Video of the Year and Collaborative Video of the Year for her hit single 'If I Didn't Love You' with Jason.Check back for all the winners of the night…Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood – If I Didn’t Love You Kane Brown – One Mississippi Cody Johnson – Til You Can't Kane Brown leads the 2022 nominations Brandi Carlile – Right On Time Gabby Barrett – Footprints On The Moon Kacey Musgraves – justified Maren Morris – Circles Around This Town Mickey Guyton – Remember Her Name Miranda Lambert – If I Was A Cowboy Tenille Arts – Back Then, Right NowCody Johnson – 'Til You Can't Eric Church – Heart On Fire Kane Brown – One Mississippi Luke Bryan – Waves Luke Combs – Forever After All Thomas Rhett – Country Again Walker Hayes – Fancy LikeBrothers Osborne – I'm Not For Everyone Dan + Shay –

David Muir is part of a large group of Good Morning America stars who are celebrating the tenure and achievements of a key member of the team.MORE: David Muir gets everybody talking with photo of his lookalike nephewThe ABC anchor joined in to pay tribute to GMA's Robin Roberts ahead of her milestone on-air celebration, when she marks 20 years with the morning show.VIDEO: Robin Roberts marks incredible career milestone on GMASeveral of her co-stars came together to celebrate the TV personality, including her usual co-anchors George Stephanopoulos and Michael Strahan, and other favorites like Amy Robach, TJ Holmes, Ginger Zee, and Lara Spencer.Despite not being a part of the core GMA team, as an integral part of the ABC News family, David also shared his thoughts on what made Robin so special and deserving of such an honor.MORE: David Muir sparks concern with dangerous career moveAlong with a throwback photograph of the two chatting it up and having a good laugh, he said: "Your strength, your light lifts us all." David celebrated his ABC co-star Robin RobertsThe World News Tonight anchor came back later as well to wish the TV host a happy 20th, and was also joined by several other celebrities, including Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, Luke Bryan, and even Jimmy Kimmel dressed in a Robin costume.Many of the morning news show's fans took to social media to share their appreciation for Robin, congratulating her on the incredible milestone while also praising the team.MORE: David Muir delights fans with rare glimpse into his home lifeMORE: David Muir shares joyous family news – and fans say the same thingHaving been a part of several incredible moments on the air, including talking about her struggles with health and,

Jacob Moran gave an emotional performance on “American Idol”.

Jacob Moran gave an emotional performance on “American Idol”.

“American Idol” contestant Emyrson Flora had a breakthrough on Sunday’s episode of the reality singing competition, which kicked off the voting rounds.

Katy Perry knows how to commit to an entertaining bit once she gets on board, and that's just what she did on the latest episode of American Idol.MORE: Katy Perry selling stunning $19.5m family home - see insideThe singer started off the episode wading in the waters of Hawaii, hanging onto a surfboard while seemingly drowning.VIDEO: Katy Perry's Prague adventuresShe spoke to a plastic seagull that perched atop her board, telling it there was "no land in sight" in an homage to Tom Hanks' performance in Cast Away."You'll be the judge now," she told the bird as she then implored for it to fly away, comically swatting it off the board and saying: "Goodbye Luke! Goodbye Lionel!"MORE: Katy Perry suffers wardrobe malfunction on latest American Idol episodeIt then cut to her two fellow judges, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, sitting on a boat as they pulled up to her, revealing that she was only 30 feet from shore, where host Ryan Seacrest lay on a beach chair with a drink in his hand.She then got out of the water and walked back to shore, seemingly embarrassed, revealing that she wore a curve-hugging white swimsuit with a multi-colored pattern during her scene.A post shared by KATY PERRY (@katyperry)Katy channeled Tom Hanks in Cast Away for her pre-show bitKaty expertly riffed on herself in the caption of her post, writing: "And the Oscar for the Most Idiotic [performance] goes to…But tbh you haven't seen REAL drama until America gets to vote.

Another week, another stellar performance from HunterGirl.

Nicolina is in it to win it.

Katy Perry donned a slinky ensemble for sultry new snaps as she encouraged her followers to cast their votes on American Idol.On Sunday, the 37-year-old American Idol judge shared photos in which she was seen flashing her toned abs in a bright orange silk crop top with a matching wrap skirt as she leaned against a wall.'ORANGE,' the I Kissed A Girl hitmaker wrote in the caption, adding emojis of orange hearts. Sexy:Katy Perry donned a slinky ensemble for sultry new snaps as she encouraged her followers to cast their votes on American IdolShe continued, 'you glad it’s now YOUR turn to vote? '@americanidol is on tonight and it’s the first half of the top 24 from hawaii,' she concluded with emojis of a thumbs up and a tropical flower.Katy's long-sleeved top featured pink and silver sequined flower detailing and was tied in a knot at her midriff.

Luke and Caroline Bryan know how to keep the romance alive after 23 years — jokes! Caroline shared that since meeting in 1998, thejudge has not changed. «I tell everyone this Luke is the exact same way on stage as he is off,» she told ET's Rachel Smith during a tour of Luke Bryan's 32 Bridge restaurant in Nashville.  «Truly he is the biggest nut job.

Long Island-native Christian Guardino struck a major chord with the judges on ABC’s “American Idol,” earning him a spot among the show’s top 24 contestants — and a trip to Hawaii to compete at Disney’s Aulani resort. Guardino, 22, was born with a rare condition that causes blindness, but he beat the odds and is now on the road making a name for himself on one of the industry’s biggest stages — which he told The Post’s Angela Barbuti is “so exciting — but it’s craziness.” Can you explain the condition you had as a kid? I was born with a rare disorder called Leber congenital amaurosis, but we call it LCA. It’s a disorder that causes a gene that’s missing in your eye, because if the gene isn’t there, it’s not producing proteins that your cells need to live, so they all start to die off and then it causes inevitable blindness.

Blake Shelton jokingly complimented Luke Bryan's «fake Georgia accent.» Well, whatever it is and whatever anyone wants to call it, Dierks Bentley's kids can't get enough of it!The «Drunk on a Plane» singer spoke with ET's Rachel Smith at the Music City Walk of Fame in Nashville, where Bentley was bestowed with his very own star.It's quite an honor, for sure, but it's possible that Bentley's three young children — Knox, Jordan and Evie — get an even bigger thrill listening to the judge talk the talk, literally.Like with any good conversation centered around country music, it was only a matter of time until Bryan's name came into the conversation. And when it did, it prompted Bentley to share a couple of reasons why Bryan's one of the good guys.«We went fishing a couple of days ago,» Bentley revealed.

Christian Guardino, the 21-year-old singer with “so much soul” has left “American Idol” judge Lionel Richie speechless.

“American Idol” hopeful is Noah Thompson showing his range.

The Top 24 was revealed on Monday night's episode of American Idol, with host Ryan Seacrest and judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan revealing a new surprise - and an Idol first.After all of the decisions were made, the Top 24 singers were gathered, where Seacrest and the judges revealed that, 'for the first time ever, we are taking our Top 24 to Disney's Aulani Resort, in Ko Alina, Hawaii.The singers were overjoyed but seemed not to fully realize where they were going, when Perry revealed the resort was, 'in Hawaii' as they cheered even more, while it was also revealed that the Top 24 will be joined by surprise mentors Bebe Rexha and Jimmie Allen, in next week's two-night event from Hawaii on Sunday and Monday. Idol first:The Top 24 was revealed on Monday night's episode of American Idol, with host Ryan Seacrest and judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan revealing a new surprise - and an Idol first Resort:The Top 24 was revealed on Monday night's episode of American Idol, with host Ryan Seacrest and judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan revealing a new surprise - and an Idol first Mentors:The singers were overjoyed but seemed not to fully realize where they were going, when Perry revealed the resort was, 'in Hawaii' as they cheered even more, while it was also revealed that the Top 24 will be joined by surprise mentors Bebe Rexha and Jimmie Allen, in next week's two-night event from Hawaii on Sunday and MondayThe end-of-episode tease only showed a few shots of Allen and Rexha from the Hawaiian resort, though Rexha was clearly impressed with the level of talent.'I'm blown away.