“For private causes, I am not able to proceed on American Idol. This has been one of the crucial toughest selections I have ever needed to make, however I realize it’s important,” Anderson wrote. “I am so thankful to American Idol, the judges, the manufacturers, the superb contestants, and the entire lovers who’ve supported me.”
She added a thanks to those that helped her alongside the best way.
“Thanks for giving me such a great alternative to proportion my voice, chase my desires, really feel such a lot pleasure and happiness doing what I really like, and make lifelong pals alongside the best way,” she wrote.
Host Ryan Seacrest addressed Anderson’s departure, pronouncing on Monday night time, “You may have spotted that there was once no vote casting knowledge all through Kenedi’s efficiency simply now. Since we taped those presentations in Hawaii previous, Kenedi has determined to withdraw from our display for private causes. We ship her neatly needs.”
Judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan gave Anderson a status ovation all through the contest.
