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After dropping out of the “American Idol” finale at the last minute, Arthur Gunn has spoken out about his decision to leave the show.
Gunn was set to perform with Sheryl Crow on Sunday’s finale, but after the “Idol” contestant allegedly refused to come out of his trailer five minutes before the show, producers were forced to swap in Season 19 finalist Graham DeFranco, who was sitting in the audience.
After the seemingly unrehearsed medley of Crow’s “Everyday Is A Winding Road” and “If It Makes You Happy,” judge Lionel Richie confessed that they didn’t “even know what happened.”
In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Gunn vaguely opened up about the “unpleasant environmental experiences” that caused him to ditch the “Idol” finale.
“Well, let’s just say I missed my opportunity to sing with legendary [Sheryl Crow],” Gunn wrote. “What happened is not much to discuss at this point. I...
Gunn was set to perform with Sheryl Crow on Sunday’s finale, but after the “Idol” contestant allegedly refused to come out of his trailer five minutes before the show, producers were forced to swap in Season 19 finalist Graham DeFranco, who was sitting in the audience.
After the seemingly unrehearsed medley of Crow’s “Everyday Is A Winding Road” and “If It Makes You Happy,” judge Lionel Richie confessed that they didn’t “even know what happened.”
In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Gunn vaguely opened up about the “unpleasant environmental experiences” that caused him to ditch the “Idol” finale.
“Well, let’s just say I missed my opportunity to sing with legendary [Sheryl Crow],” Gunn wrote. “What happened is not much to discuss at this point. I...
- 5/26/2021
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
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American Idol fans were thrown for a loop when Arthur Gunn exited the ABC reality series in a last-minute decision.
He was set to perform with the incomparable Sheryl Crow on the season finale, but producers had to do some quick thinking to salvage the finale.
In a move that stunned fans everywhere, the series opted to bring in Season 19 finalist Graham DeFranco as his replacement.
The move was met with ire from the show’s fans, especially given that DeFranco was only in the audience to support his friend Chayce Beckham.
Shedding light on the development, Gunn took to Instagram Monday with an explanation on the matter.
“Well, let’s just say I missed my opportunity to sing with legendary [Sheryl Crow]. What happened is not much to discuss at this point,” Gunn shared.
“I would like to make it up and invite [Crow] to perform couple of songs on the July 30th at @thecotillion,...
He was set to perform with the incomparable Sheryl Crow on the season finale, but producers had to do some quick thinking to salvage the finale.
In a move that stunned fans everywhere, the series opted to bring in Season 19 finalist Graham DeFranco as his replacement.
The move was met with ire from the show’s fans, especially given that DeFranco was only in the audience to support his friend Chayce Beckham.
Shedding light on the development, Gunn took to Instagram Monday with an explanation on the matter.
“Well, let’s just say I missed my opportunity to sing with legendary [Sheryl Crow]. What happened is not much to discuss at this point,” Gunn shared.
“I would like to make it up and invite [Crow] to perform couple of songs on the July 30th at @thecotillion,...
- 5/25/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
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Arthur Gunn has broken his silence about why he was a no-show at Sunday’s American Idol season finale.
The Season 18 contestant had been booked to perform a duet of “Every Day Is a Winding Road” and “If It Makes You Happy” with Sheryl Crow on ABC’s live show but bowed out at the last minute. Top 16 contestant Graham DeFranco performed in Gunn’s place, but no reason was given.
Late Monday, alongside a photo of a mural that reads “Aspire to inspire others and the universe will take note,” Gunn posted a lengthy statement on Instagram, citing “personal morals” and “unpleasant environmental experiences” for his absence.
“Well, let’s just say I missed my opportunity to sing with legendary @sherylcrow,” Gunn wrote. “What happened is not much to discuss at this point. I would like to make it up and invite @sherylcrowto perform couple of songs on the July 30th at @thecotillion.
The Season 18 contestant had been booked to perform a duet of “Every Day Is a Winding Road” and “If It Makes You Happy” with Sheryl Crow on ABC’s live show but bowed out at the last minute. Top 16 contestant Graham DeFranco performed in Gunn’s place, but no reason was given.
Late Monday, alongside a photo of a mural that reads “Aspire to inspire others and the universe will take note,” Gunn posted a lengthy statement on Instagram, citing “personal morals” and “unpleasant environmental experiences” for his absence.
“Well, let’s just say I missed my opportunity to sing with legendary @sherylcrow,” Gunn wrote. “What happened is not much to discuss at this point. I would like to make it up and invite @sherylcrowto perform couple of songs on the July 30th at @thecotillion.
- 5/25/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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Arthur Gunn is speaking out (but not saying much) about his last-minute decision to drop out of the American Idol finale.
Gunn was supposed to perform alongside Sheryl Crow on Sunday night, but producers were forced to swap in Season 19 finalist Graham DeFranco — who was only in the audience to support his pal Chayce Beckham — when Gunn didn’t show.
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Gunn was supposed to perform alongside Sheryl Crow on Sunday night, but producers were forced to swap in Season 19 finalist Graham DeFranco — who was only in the audience to support his pal Chayce Beckham — when Gunn didn’t show.
More from TVLineFall TV Schedule 2021: What's on When? And Versus What?The Good Doctor Recap: Which Couple Called It Quits Ahead of 2-Part Finale?The Good Doctor Promotes Noah Galvin and Bria Samoné Henderson to Series Regular Ahead of...
- 5/25/2021
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
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During Sunday’s three-hour finale of “American Idol,” host Ryan Seacrest cryptically mentioned how Graham DeFranco had to fill in at the last second to sing with superstar Sheryl Crowe. But what viewers didn’t realize is that Graham had replaced Arthur Gunn, who was a no-show.
When asked about what happened with Gunn, judge Katy Perry simply called the controversy another “curveball” for this buzzed-about 19th season. It’s likely she was referring to two other singers who had exited the competition off-camera during the live shows: Wyatt Pike for personal reasons and Caleb Kennedy when a controversial video resurfaced.
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“Quite honestly, we’ve had a very colorful season [with] curveballs galore,” Perry explained during a post-show question-and-answer gala with reporters, according to EW. “But Graham DeFranco? I mean, killed it. Sang so well,...
When asked about what happened with Gunn, judge Katy Perry simply called the controversy another “curveball” for this buzzed-about 19th season. It’s likely she was referring to two other singers who had exited the competition off-camera during the live shows: Wyatt Pike for personal reasons and Caleb Kennedy when a controversial video resurfaced.
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“Quite honestly, we’ve had a very colorful season [with] curveballs galore,” Perry explained during a post-show question-and-answer gala with reporters, according to EW. “But Graham DeFranco? I mean, killed it. Sang so well,...
- 5/24/2021
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
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Early on in the season finale of Sunday night’s (May 23) episode of “American Idol,” judge Luke Bryan informed fellow country singer Chayce Beckham he earned the ultimate prize: a chance for the two of them to go fishing.
“Win or lose, we’re going bass fishing,” Bryan said.
Those plans are now on hold, as the 24-year old Apple Valley, California resident was crowned the show’s 2021 victor.
“Your world is about to change,” judge Katy Perry told the now former forklift driver, who’ll release music via BMG and is Nashville bound.
Beckham was an early favorite in auditions after wowing the judges with a performance of ‘What Brings Life Also Kills” by Kolton Moore and the Clever Few, prompting Perry to remark he sounded like “the heart of America.”
Throughout the competition, Bryan repeatedly emphasized how “cool” Beckham was on stage, at one point going so far...
“Win or lose, we’re going bass fishing,” Bryan said.
Those plans are now on hold, as the 24-year old Apple Valley, California resident was crowned the show’s 2021 victor.
“Your world is about to change,” judge Katy Perry told the now former forklift driver, who’ll release music via BMG and is Nashville bound.
Beckham was an early favorite in auditions after wowing the judges with a performance of ‘What Brings Life Also Kills” by Kolton Moore and the Clever Few, prompting Perry to remark he sounded like “the heart of America.”
Throughout the competition, Bryan repeatedly emphasized how “cool” Beckham was on stage, at one point going so far...
- 5/24/2021
- by Michele Amabile Angermiller
- Variety Film + TV
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