'American Idol' Season 22 fans disappointed as Abi Carter performs her 'sleepy arragements' on piano every week

'American Idol' Season 22 fans unhappy with Abi Carter's monotonous performance every week, demand variety
UPDATED APR 22, 2024
'American Idol' fans disappointed with Abi Carter's monotonous performance every week (ABC)
'American Idol' fans disappointed with Abi Carter's monotonous performance every week (ABC)

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA: Abi Carter closed up the performances on 'American Idol' on April 21 with Elton John's 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.' The contestant was commended by the judges, but viewers at home were dissatisfied with her monotonous performance each week.

Abi sat at the piano for an intimate rendition of this classic. Luke Bryan stated Abi was "far beyond your age" and controlled the entire room like a veteran.


 
 
 
 
 
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Lionel Richie commended everyone in "this class" again. Katy Perry stated, "From day one, it’s always been you. Tonight, it’s always been you. You sing with such an angelic frequency."

On X, fans however commented, "I watched #AmericanIdol tonight and couldn’t process the irony of the fact that Abi couldn’t listen to Kiss or “rock and roll” because she grew up in a religious family, but sang an Elton John song. I’m so confused." Another user complained, "Ugh I wanted Abi to leave her comfort zone a little bit and do something different… she does the same type of songs every week." 



 



 

One user tweeted, "Abi is doing a good rendition but is having pitch problems." A fourth viewer wrote, "im so tired of the sleepy arrangements." 



 



 

One fan noted, "No doubt Abi can sing but I’d like to see something different then the same piano ballads. Performances are starting to look the same." Another person added, "Not a good song choice or performance for Abi She's talented but that was disappointing."



 



 

Who is Abi Carter on 'American Idol' Season 22?

Abi has performed at downtown Palm Springs' VillageFest, Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar, Kitchen 86 + Bar in Palm Desert, and country clubs around the valley. She is also a multi-year finalist and prize winner of McCallum Theatre's Open Call Talent Project. However, when she made her debut on 'American Idol' during week two of the auditions stage, her voice captivated the judges and a national audience.

'American Idol' star Abi Carter wants to pave a path for herself in the entertainment industry (Eric McCandless/ABC)
'American Idol' star Abi Carter wants to pave a path for herself in the entertainment industry (Eric McCandless/ABC)

Who was eliminated from 'American Idol' Season 22 Top 14?

Sadly, Jordan Anthony's perhaps greatest performance and Nya's incredible voice in her tribute to Aretha Franklin did not receive enough votes to reach the Top 12.

Nya and Jordan Anthony got eliminated ahead of 'American Idol' Season 22 Top 12  (ABC/EricMcCandless)
Nya and Jordan Anthony got eliminated ahead of 'American Idol' Season 22 Top 12 (ABC/EricMcCandless)

Who's in the 'American Idol' 2024 Top 12?

Roman Collins

Mia Matthews

Triston Harper

Julia Gagnon

Jack Blocker

Jayna Elise

Mckenna Breinholt

Kaibrienne "KB" Richins

Emmy Russell

Abi Carter

Will Moseley

Sam "Kayko" Kelly-Cohen

'American Idol' judge Lionel Richie abruptly leaves ABC singing show set (ABC)
America has voted for their Top 12 'American Idol' Season 22 contestants (ABC)

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

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