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'American Idol' Season 22: Fans express outrage over alleged 'rigged' elimination of Jayna Elise

'American Idol' Season 22 contestant Jayna Elise fails to grab a spot in Top 10

SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA: 'American Idol' season 22 aspiring singer Jayna Elise recently failed to secure a spot in the Top 10 contestants after not receiving enough votes to advance to the next round. However, viewers are discontent with the voting results.

Jayna has gradually emerged as the fans' favorite contestant, captivating viewers with her stirring performances. During the episode, Jayna performed Rihanna's song, 'Diamonds by Rihanna'. The ABC show contestant received praise for her 'balanced' performance.

Katy Perry praised, "That was so balanced, measured. You have finally reached your 100 per cent Jayna Elise. So pro." Luke Bryan noted, "Your looks are thought out. That was a timeless, professional performance. Don’t let off the gas." Lionel Richie also commended Jayna's "amazing" vocals.

The ABC show judge said, "You take any song and turn it into you. That’s amazing. Your stage presence is something we can't teach." However, Jayna and Roman Collins were eliminated during the latest episode, advancing the other contestants to the next round. The viewers were left furious with the elimination, with one saying, "It’s no way Kayko made top 10 but Jayna didn’t. pls be so fr. 💀."

Another fan added, "American Idol gotta be rigged because there is no way bro. I feel so bad for Rowan and Jayna 😖." One critic noted, "How tf did some of them get through but Jayna didn't? That's just baaaad...." "How Jayna didn’t make it is beyond me. The judges should have had a save and used it for her," added another fan.

Another penned, "It is utterly forked that Jayna didn't make it through. She was easily one of the 3 best performances of the night." On X, a user wrote, "Ok now this is DEFINITELY the worst top 10 since season 9 - No Roman or Jayna???? insane." Another critic claimed, "Very Big Mistake tonight!!"

Jayna Elise has performed with Kidz Bop

'American Idol' Season 22 contestant Jayna Elise revealed a surprising detail about herself during the rehearsals with the Guest Mentor, Meghan Trainor. After sharing her song choice, Jayna shared that she has previously performed with Kidz Bop.

Jayna enjoyed working with Meghan and claimed to have a full-circle moment for Jayna as she covered her song while performing with Kidz Bop. During the rehearsals, Meghan was impressed with Jayna's vocal tricks and helped her with a few more.

Jayna Elise dedicates a song to the late Willie Spence

Jayna Elise dedicated her latest 'American Idol' Season 22 performance to the late singer Willie Spence. The aspiring singer shared that even though she didn't know Willie personally, she knew his best friend and was deeply touched by his voice.

Willie. the runner-up of 'American Idol' Season 19 died less than two years after competing on the show. Rihanna's song that Jayna recently performed held special significance for the ABC show alum, as a video of him singing 'Diamonds' went viral on YouTube. The viral video garnered over 15 million views. Willie died in a car accident, in Tennessee on October 11, 2022, at the age of 23.

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