'American Idol' fans blast at 'predictable' Kaibrienne Richins for more 'sad' song choice drama

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Fans of 'American Idol' Season 22 took to the internet to express their frustrations with contestant Kaibrienne Richins, criticizing her for consistently singing sad and emotional songs. Many felt that her tendency to stick to the same genre was becoming repetitive and predictable, leading to boredom among viewers. Additionally, some viewers called out Kaibrienne for what they perceived as an over-reliance on emotional drama in her performances, urging her to showcase more diversity in her song choices and vocal style.

"Ugh, was not a fan of Kaibrienne. She tried way too hard to be emotional and it didn’t work. And she didn’t even connect to the camera," said a user. "Oh, here we go with tonight’s first depressing song. There goes that Monday energy. Heartbroken again, Kaibrienne. By the way, does she have a last name?" said another. "All Kaibrienne sings is sad songs/ gets emotional on stage," added one.

Ugh, was not a fan of Kaibrienne. She tried way too hard to be emotional and it didn’t work. And she didn’t even connect to the camera.#AmericanIdol #Kaibrienne

— ♜ Kali (she/her) ▴ (@SuperGrobanite) April 30, 2024

Oh, here we go with tonight’s first depressing song. There goes that Monday energy. Heartbroken again, Kaibrienne. By the way, does she have a last name? #AmericanIdol

— Renka (@renka9903) April 30, 2024

Kaibrienne with another sob story. So predictable. #AmericanIdol pic.twitter.com/A5Xqt9pa6H

— Terry N 🇨🇦 (She/Her) Unofficial 🙃 (@rockinchick66) April 29, 2024

"Kaibrienne with another sob story. So predictable," said one. Some even trolled her for being a product of nepotism. "I know Emmy is, but is Kaibrienne a nepo baby because she shouldn't have made it this far."

All Kaibrienne sings is sad songs/ gets emotional on stage #AmericanIdol

— Matt (@MattWhitekiller) April 29, 2024

I know Emmy is, but is Kaibrienne a nepo baby because she shouldn't have made it this far. #AmericanIdol pic.twitter.com/Rx0RSwRTuu

— IsaErika 🇺🇸 (@IsaErika3) April 30, 2024

Lionel Richie says Kaibrienne 'killed it' with her performance

For the recent episode, Kaibrienne delivered a stunning rendition of “Traitor” by Olivia Rodrigo, showcasing her exceptional vocal abilities. She appeared comfortable and connected with the audience, demonstrating growth and maturity in her performance.

Despite believing that Luke chose the song, it was actually Katy who made the selection. The judges were thoroughly impressed, with Katy praising Kaibrienne's performance as "amazing" and "heartfelt." Luke described it as "a real moment," while Lionel commended her for speaking from the heart and delivering a captivating performance. Overall, it was a standout moment for Kaibrienne, showcasing her talent and emotional depth on the stage.



'American Idol' Season 22 singer Kaibrienne 'KB' Richins (ABC/EricMcCandless)

Luke Bryan calls Kaibrienne's performance 'concert'

In last episode, Kaibrienne received high praise from the judges for her electrifying performance. Luke commended her for bringing a concert-like energy to the stage, noting her ability to transform into a different type of performer for the song. Katy admired Kaibrienne's connection with the audience, suggesting that her performance was truly captivating.

Lionel was particularly impressed by the emotion Kaibrienne conveyed, praising her facial expressions as authentically capturing the essence of the song's feelings. He even affectionately referred to them as "ugly face," indicating that her emotional depth resonated strongly with him. Overall, the judges applauded Kaibrienne for embracing the rock vibe and delivering a powerful, emotionally charged performance that left a lasting impression on both the panel and the audience.



'American Idol' Season 22 contestant Kaibrienne (@abc)

'American Idol' Season 22 airs on Sundays and Mondays at 8 pm ET on ABC.