Host Ryan Seacrest announced in the April 11 episode of 'American Idol' that Kenedi decided to leave the competition due to 'personal reasons,' prompting fans to speculate that she has signed with a record company.
- Apr 14, 2022
AceShowbiz - Kenedi Anderson debuted a new song after shocking leaving "American Idol" season 20. Making use of her TikTok account, Kenedi released a new song about finding something better on Wednesday, April 13.
In the song, Kenedi belts, "I need to find, need to find something better than what I had/ and with no strings attached." She continues to sing, "Don't I deserve that?/ Something with no strings attached."
Fans immediately flooded the comments section of the post, which seemingly has since been deleted, with praises. "Y'all, listen to the lyrics of this song. I think it answers your question as to why she quit!" one user opined. "Hope you got a better opportunity than what American Idol would have given you," another person wrote. "You are way more than them!"
Host Ryan Seacrest announced Kenedi's exit in the April 11 episode of "American Idol". He said that Kenedi decided to leave the competition due to "personal reasons," prompting fans to speculate that she has signed with a record company.
While the show was still airing, Kenedi took to her social media accounts to release a statement. "For personal reasons, I'm unable to continue on American Idol," she began the statement. "This has been one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make, but I know it's necessary."
"I'm so grateful to American Idol, the judges, the producers, the amazing contestants, and all the fans who have supported me. Thank you for giving me such an amazing opportunity to share my voice, chase my dreams, feel so much joy and happiness doing what I love, and make lifelong friends along the way," she concluded.