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Cameron Whitcomb slammed for NOT taking 'competition seriously' after ignoring Bebe Rexha's advice

Cameron Whitcomb was seen doing backflips and jumping around the stage throughout his performance despite Bebe Rexha guiding him how to navigate

Cameron Whitcomb pulled off his signature backflips during his top 24 performance aired on Monday, April 11 despite mentor Bebe Rexha asking him not to move much on stage. The young crooner soon became the hot gossip on Twitter amongst ‘American Idol’ fans as many claimed that he was not taking the competition seriously. The 18-year-old from Canada sang ‘Bad Moon Rising’ by Creedence Clearwater Revival and left all the judges amused with his highly energetic awkward movements on stage.
 
Cameron Whitcomb was seen doing backflips and jumping around the stage throughout his performance. Speaking of his set, Katy Perry said, “I understand now why you have to flip because if you don’t get a burst of energy out, Lionel and I think maybe you’ll just blow up. At first, I thought, ‘He’s going into all these bad habits we told you not to do. Calm down! Calm down!’ But then when your voice went into the reggae, it was really cool” adding, “I don’t know what kind of case study you are, but honestly, you should bathe in lavender oil.” Luke Bryan too chimed and asked him to keep doing what he does best.
 
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‘He is not in this competition seriously’

Many compared Cameron Whitcomb to Jerry Lee Lewis after seeing his electrifying performance. “Jerry Lee Lewis vibes! I'm loving it”, said one uset as another posted, “I can’t believe @thecamwhitcomb. All of that energy and movement and no problem with breath control. Great job. You have proven to be better than so many superstars.” One posted, “Damn I wish Cameron could bottle that energy n slip me a sip.” And, another stated, “Hey @AmericanIdol America loves Cameron's stage presence. Don't try to change it. America needs it.”
 
The next one shared, “I love seeing energy and joy in contestants…but he is TOO much. I think there were better artist that should have went through over him. it feels like he isn’t taking this serious. It’s like he just woke and and was like yeah let’s just do it for fun.” Meanwhile, one added, “He should do a Jerry Lee Lewis song!! He’s fun and entertaining and a talented singer! Curious to see what he does next!”  Another stated, “He refuses to listen to the mentor AND judges! His constant Speedy Gonzales moves and not listening to important advice shows he is not in this competition seriously, seen as he ran from Bebe. I wouldn't pay to see him. Nothing against him personally, just constructively.” And, one concluded, “I don’t want to be mean, but do they do drug tests on the contestants? He sure acts like he’s on some heavy-duty stimulants.”

‘American Idol' Season 20 airs every Sunday at 8/7c on ABC.

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