Among the hopefuls was Tyson Venegas, who serenades judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan, to grab a spot in the Top 10. American Idol Haven Madison took the stage to sing a Bon Jovi classic, but many were dissatisfied with her "karaoke-like" performance, with many blaming her father for forcing his ambition onto You are magic. ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Nikki McKibbin, a singer from Texas best known for her third place finish in the first season of American Idol, has died. Despite his natty outfit, which was giving Harry Styles circa Fine Line or Bruno Mars in his Silk Sonic era, Tysons performance still felt very stuffy, Idol Season 2. "I just am worried about her health, that's the number one thing. American Idol Contestants Who Have Died - People Nutsa sticks to own song against mentor's advice, He was 31. Michael Johns, seen here in 2013, was a season 7 competitor on American Idol. He died in August 2014 after complications from a blood clot in his ankle, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He was 35. Simon Cowell shared the news. She was 42. After finishing sixth on season 13 of Idol, Harris toured with the rest of the cast that summer. After telling Ronda she "crashed and burned," he started to give feedback to Funke, 28. Lucy Love and Nutsa flank 'American Idol' Season 21 contestant Marybeth Byrd as they learn their fate. But honestly, once the band kicked in, her version of Bon Jovis arena anthem wasnt all that different from the original; Id expected something more along the lines of Season 7 contestant Brooke Whites folky acoustic remake of future Hall inductee Pat Benatars Love Is a Battlefield. I wish Haven, a skilled singer-songwriter herself, had done something by, say, Joni Mitchell or Carole King, rather than a bombastic rock song that was way too big for her voice. Im so emotional about what you just did. But we are here for you and we're family. Life is so unfair and nothing is ever promised. 'American Idol' contestant Michael Johns dies I just want my voice to reach the world and share my gift, he told the judges at his Idol audition. And finally, as Adam returned to the show with his nails painted and face beat to the gods doing a highly dramatic version of Ann Peebless I Cant Stand the Rain from his new covers album, High Drama, and schooling all of the top 12 on how to truly make a song ones own Katy donned her infamous satin Adam Lambert cape. Your confidence is just staring us in the face. Funke, whose initial audition had not been televised, also shared that she had received three stitches. Your talent and smile will be missed, and the world is definitely a darker and eerily quieter place without you in it, she wrote. American Idol continues on Sunday (March 28) on ABC in the US. Katy agreed with Adams comments and said she wanted to see a little of an electric [element]. Darius Campbell Danesh poses for a promotional photoshoot prior to the launch of his new single "Colourblind" at the London recording studio on July 28, 2002 in London. COMPLEX participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means COMPLEX gets paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites. That was an enjoyable session to watch., In April 2021, Spence released his debut EP, The Voice, followed by singles Never Be Alone and The Living Years.. McKibbin finished third on the show that year, behind Justin Guarini and Kelly Clarkson, who won the competition. Americas Got Talent contestant Nightbirde dies after - CNN I guess I was a little nervous to go on Idol,because I didnt know if I was prepared. 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. This is not a time for tears, he told McKibbin. Season one contestant Nikki McKibbin, seen here in 2002, died in Nov. 2020 at 42 years old after complications from a brain aneurysm. Later, Lionel was seeninforming Ronda that even before Funke collapsed, the judges had decided to send both singers to the next round. It wasnt at the level of Haley Reinhart, who had a breakthrough moment with this classic in Season 10, but it was still a moment. Harris, who placed sixth on the shows 13th season in 2014, has passed away. She was 42. What Adam Lambert told you was so right: You are the reason American Idol works, said a verge-of-tears Luke. Im having a lot more fun than I did on the TV show.. The Smash star also shared a video that Spence posted on Instagram right before his accident. In the clip, Spence passionately belts Selahs You Are My Hiding Place in his car. 1:03 "American Idol" alum C.J. Her husband did not say where she died. Adam was impressed that Madison, with the help of her pro-musician father, was making the song her own high praise from one of the biggest song-flippers in the history of this series. Entertainment Television, LLC A Division of NBCUniversal. Darius was found unresponsive in bed in his apartment room in Rochester, Minnesota, on August 11 and was pronounced dead in the afternoon by the local medical examiners office. I can calm down, relax and be myself. (AP Photo/Lucy Nicholson, File) Nikki McKibbin (season 1) Nikki McKibbin was part of the very first season of Example video title will go here for this video. Former American Idol finalist Willie Spence died Tuesday from injuries sustained in a car crash in Tennessee, according to Georgia news outlet Douglas Now. Lionel also thought Colin needed to be more nasty. Said Luke, We want more body. See the But instead, this Southerner just went back to playing it safe with some Allman Brothers. Later in his career, Danesh was also a regular figure on the West End, starring as Billy Flynn in Chicago, Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls and Rhett Butler in Gone with the Wind. I grew up in the church, playing gospel music and singing in the choir. Jessica Meuse, who starred alongside Harris on season 13 ofIdol,took to Instagram on Monday to share a tribute to C.J. American Idol Tyson Venegas, a Canadian teen from Port Moody, B.C., has made it to the Top 12 on this season of American Idol. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Darius Campbell Danesh, his family said in a statement to the BBC. ", Related: American Idol stars pay tribute to former contestant Nikki McKibbin after she dies, aged 42. "What an incredible journey this has been, McKibbin said before leaving the stage. 1:37. Now that he was performing again for actual votes, I was hoping for another genre/gender-flip of a pop song how about some Madonna, Janet, or Whitney? In an Instagram Story post, she wrote, "Thank you all so much for the love, support & kind words. But she got an A for effort, I guess. Tonight on American Idol, the competition heats up as the Top 12 contestants perform for superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night. Our hearts and prayers go out to her family and friends during this difficult time. When Luke praised Funke's voice, Katy replied that "she wasn't perfect!". While Lionel (and Luke) noted that the song started a bit too low for Warren, once the performance fired up, his roaring voice which Katy described a as a bottle of grit resonated perfectly with it. Warrens star just keeps rising this season. Find out who should. 0:00. Get our L.A. Goes Out newsletter, with the week's best events, to help you explore and experience our city. I think youre still in that growth stage, Katy said, wishing aloud that Colin had attacked the song more. Purest soul. Nikki McKibbin was an incredible talent and we are deeply saddened by the news of her passing, the TV show said in a statement posted on Twitter. (Photo: ABC) Last Every time I get into my bed right after a show, I still cant believe Ive been on stage. American Idol deaths: Full list of singers weve lost Related: The Masked Dancer US reveals Exotic Bird as American Idol winner. I will say, however, that Havens performance skills are developing at an impressively rapid pace. ARLINGTON, Texas Nikki McKibbin, a singer from Texas best known for her third place finish in the first season of American Idol, has died. W was waffling between covering Etta James or Tina Turner, so she brought the best of both awesome worlds to the stage and did a completely ferocious, Tina-like Etta cover. 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She was 26 years Darius Campbell Danesh, the Scottish singer who gained fame on the inaugural season of Pop Idol, died on Tuesday (Aug. 16). It didnt work well enough, obviously, but the lady didnt go down without a fight, which Luke admired. You brought the party to the stage! said Lionel. American Idol Deaths: List of American Idol Singers Who "Reality check: Out of 10,000 people, you are third. ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Nikki McKibbin, a singer from Texas best known for her third place finish in the first season of American Idol, has died. I just want her to know I care about her and I want her to be okay.". She was 42. You just delivered the goods, and it was absolutely you, agreed Lionel. Died: January 15, 2023. Adam called this cover a nice surprise, but I dont think Marybeths vocal ever reached to the bar set by the effervescent original (or matched the Dolly/Shania linedancing-queen glam she was rocking this evening, for that matter). I dont think Tyson chose badly here, but the issue with most Stevie songs is they tend to sound old-fashioned as opposed to timeless when done by anyone but Stevie. Nutsa was spared by the judges on last week's episode of ' American Idol ' on ABC with Lucy and proceeded to the show's Top 12 along with ten other singers. Two Mississippi contestants survived Monday night's "American Idol" episode after viewers voted to keep them on the show as the Top 20 contestants were whittled down to the Top 12 following voting on Sunday night's live performances.Colin Stough, 18, of Gattman, and Zachariah Smith, 19, of Amory were among the Top 12 contestants revealed You sound dope on it. Im glad that Zachariah, wearing a sequined blazer that looked like itd been nicked from Adams walk-in wardrobe, took this advice not just because Electric Light Orchestra isnt covered nearly enough on these talent shows, but because his Dont Bring Me Down really brought the mood up, up, up. All rights reserved. Hollywood Week continued on "American Idol" Monday night, bringing plenty of duet drama and tense moments. American Idol Sigh. In a statement, American Idol sent its condolences to McKibbin's family and friends. McKibbins husband, Craig Sadler, confirmed her death in a Facebook post, saying that she had died after suffering a brain aneurysm on Wednesday and was taken Man, I need a drink. American Idol Wyatt Pike, right, duets with Ben Rector on American Idol on April 4. Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and celebrity gossip. contestants By Julianne McShane. 'American Idol' runner-up Willie Spence dies at 23 after car crash Associated Press. Heavy/ABC "American Idol" season 21's Top 20 is revealed. He was 31. "What I was going to say is, we both feel you two deserve to go through. Nikki McKibbin was an incredible talent and we are deeply saddened by the news of her passing. She was 42. Neals cousin Dylan Seals Willie Spence, 23, died Tuesday after hitting the rear of a tractor-trailer that was stopped on the shoulder of Interstate 24 East near Chattanooga, according to news outlets, which cited a Tennessee Highway Patrol report. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts, and the truck driver wasn't injured, the crash report said. And once again, America had chosen to eliminate Lucy and Nutsa. She loved so many of you and I know you loved her too.. "I think it's the end of the road for Funke," Katy told Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. (Robb Cohen / Invision / Associated Press), Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, American Idol was a game-changer in television and beyond. Ill miss your random phone calls asking for life advice and talking about the music world There are a lot of things I realize I will never understand you leaving us so soon is one of those things.. Love y'all.". It was good, but not great, because it simply didnt have that element of surprise. Former 'American Idol' contestant C.J. Harris dies at 31 - USA Today Its the same space where I Love Lucy and She ignored that advice and stuck with her original song choice, but to be fair, she did try to heed Adams instructions to be more angelic. And I think she did a solid job, leaning into her showgirl strengths while toning down some of her trademark razzle-dazzle pageant gimmicks. This was the big Zach attack Id been craving last week. Im always delighted to hear ABBA covers in any TV singing competiton, especially when a radical-remake rearrangement proves just what great songcrafters Bjrn, Benny, Agnetha, and Anni-Frid always were. The Top 10 contestants advanced to the judges' song contest with their stirring performances. https://popculture.com/reality-tv/news/american-idol-contestants-died-over-years American Idol Watch the scarysegment in the video above. The often acid-tongued Simon Cowell was equally gracious. American Idol Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. A 23-year-old from Grand Prairie, Texas, McKibbin impressed the judges with soulful performances of songs by Janis Joplin, Stevie Nicks and a stirring cover of Alanna Myles song Black Velvet.. I didnt have the training, Harris said at the time. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. McKibbin, a singer from Texas best known for her third place finish in the first season of "American Idol," died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. Zach almost did Paul McCartneys ballad Maybe Im Amazed, which on paper might have seemed like a better heartstring-tugging choice. Luckily, she ended up being OK, with an on-screen message telling viewers that Funke was treated for dehydration and released from the hospital. You are the one, she said. After the performance, the judges conferred privately, and cameras picked up some of their criticism, particularly from Katy Perry. Katy first wore the Elvis-style garment when she was a guest performer during Season 8, generating controversy and getting in "a little trouble" when viewers complained that she was "playing favorites" she was basically a walking billboard for her L.A. scene friend and would therefore sway the public vote. Adam Lambert talks 'Witch Hunt' tour, lifelong love of makeup: 'I didn't know any other boys who painted their faces after school', It's not ladies' night, and the feeling's not right: 8 divas land in 'American Idol' bottom 10, Adam Lambert talks 'High Drama' album, full-circle Jobriath cover: 'I know what my brand is now, more than ever', 'Our country has f***ing failed us! Now, when I get on stage in front of these crowds, it doesnt matter if I have my eyes closed. This was the first time Id really heard Iam belt, and he nailed this Sam Cooke standard. Youre just Zachariah, and theres no one else like you, said Katy. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google. Pronstico local: Se esperan temperaturas en los 70 con tormentas aisladas esta semana, Sean Connery, the iconic James Bond actor, dead at 90, Travis Roy, hockey player paralyzed 11 seconds into 1st college game, dies at 45. Its going to take hard work, but I think I can do it.. We send our condolences to his loved ones., I love you Willie, American Idol panelist Katy Perry commented on the post. Willie Spence, the American Idol runner-up in the 2021 Season 19 of the competition series, died Tuesday from injuries sustained in a car accident in Tennessee. Former American Idol contestant C.J. Darius Campbell Danesh, the Scottish singer who gained fame on the inaugural season of Pop Idol, died on Tuesday (Aug. 16). 'American Idol' Contestant Funke Lagoke Collapses On Stage In He was 41. Visit Billboard Pro for music business news, Taylor Swift Thanks Atlanta for So Many Breathtaking Moments After Eras TourShows, JoJo Siwa Pays Tribute to Her Dog Tooie After Fatal Accident: Now in PuppyHeaven, Lizzo, Olivia Rodrigo, Dolly Parton & More Named to Peoples Beautiful Issue. Willie Spence, 23, died Tuesday after hitting the rear of a tractor-trailer that was stopped on the The cause of his sudden death is unknown at this stage while medical examinations continue, the statement went on. 'American Idol' contestant Nikki McKibbin dies at age 42 The Texas singer appeared on American Idol in 2002, when the show started and became an instant hit. -- A finalist on American Idol has died in a vehicle crash in Tennessee. 'American Idol' finalist dies in vehicle crash - ABC News A $300-million (minimum) gondola to Dodger Stadium? She was 42. American Idol His debut single, In Love, was released in 2019. BRENTWOOD, CALIFORNIA: The Top 12 of Season 21 of ' American Idol ' sang songs by performers inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 30, 2023. WebVisit The official American Idol online at ABC.com. American Idol contestant Funke Lagoke passed out onstage during the March 22 episode, just as judges were about to reveal her future with the show. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. Harris, who placed sixth on the shows 13th season in 2014, has passed away. Willie Spence, a singer who placed second on American Idol in 2021, died in a car accident in Tennessee on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. American Idol She was taken to hospital and treated for dehydration. McKibbins husband, Craig Sadler, confirmed her death in a Facebook post, saying that she had died after suffering a brain aneurysm on Wednesday and was taken off life support early Sunday. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. Meet 2023s American Idol Top 10 Contestants - Billboard Her husband did not say where she died. 11 min read. American Idol contestant Funke Lagoke was rushed to hospital after collapsing on stage during the show's Hollywood Week round. The Texas singer appeared on American Idol in 2002, when the show started and became an instant hit. There is no way people cant love you, Luke summed up.