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'American Idol’: Fans drool over Jimmie Allen, want mentor to get ‘permanent gig’ on show

Jimmie got showered with love on the Internet so much so that social media users want him on the show permanently

Country singer-songwriter Jimmie Allen appeared as a mentor on the latest episode of ‘American Idol’ season 20 aired on Sunday, April 10, and quickly got the fans drooling over him. The Idol season 10 alum not only gave a few helpful pointers to each and every singer in the top 24 list but also performed his brand new single ‘Down Home’ to make the live audience go weak in their knees. The judges too enjoyed his soulful performance.
 
Jimmie Allen got showered with love on the Internet so much so that the social media users expressed their request to keep the singer on the show permanently. The 36-year-old crooner had auditioned during the 10th season of the singing reality show but got eliminated before the live voting rounds. He later toured with 10th season winner Scotty McCreery for the latter’s debut album release. In the latest episode, Jimmie Allen also got emotionally touched after Mike Parker performed a rendition of ‘Best Shot’- a popular song by Allen.
 
 
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Wanting to see Jimmie Allen permanent on ‘American Idol’ season 20, one user stated, “#AmericanIdol Jimmie Allen is a keeper. Give him the gig permanent afore someone comes along to give him his own show.” Another posted, “@AmericanIdol can we keep @JimmieAllen as a mentor for like ever he is done g an amazing job.” The next one replied to the same, “I would love that! He is kind, funny, entertaining and a great singer! Let’s just keep him,,,,ok.?”
 
Another user shared, “@JimmieAllen needs to be a judge on @AmericanIdol” One added, “@JimmieAllen you are a real treasure.” Meanwhile, an individual tweeted, “Watching #americanidol tonight, I love the way that.” One user concluded, “JimmieAllen watches their performances with pride, mouthing the words along with them it warmed my heart. If I had someone like that in my life years ago, I might’ve been on that stage at some point. We need more @JimmieAllen’s.”

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

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