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'American Idol' Season 22 fans fume as Will Moseley advances to top three, claim singer lacks ‘star quality’

Will Moseley advanced to top three of American Idol Season 22

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: As Will Moseley advanced in the competition and secured a spot in the finals of "American Idol,"  several fans voiced their discontent and doubts about his abilities on social media. His performances faced criticism from many, with some questioning his suitability for the top three.

A common point of contention was Moseley's consistent focus on country-style songs throughout the competition. Some viewers felt that this limited range and lack of diversity in his song choices showcased a lack of versatility compared to other contestants. They argued that his reliance on one genre might impede his prospects of advancing in the later rounds of the competition.

In contrast, there was a growing sentiment among fans that other contestants, particularly Triston Harper, were more deserving of a spot in the final three. 

One fan said, "Will Moseley sounds like every other country singer. No talent". Another fan wrote, "Lots of comments on Emmy on here, she is America's sweetheart. The real question is who keeps voting no talent Will Moseley thru." 

"Basically, all the judges told Will Moseley he phoned that performance in, and he did. He’s getting dull," said another fan. "Terrible 1st song choice for Will Mosely. Screwed it up big time too. And of course the judges do nothing but rave about him!" added another fan. "Will is so boring I would have rather have had Triston in the finale." 

Will Moseley fumbles while singing

During his performance of "The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy" from "Toy Story 4," Will Moseley encountered a stumble that caught the attention of both the judges and the audience. As he sang from atop a stool, there came a point where he seemed to falter in the arrangement, momentarily forgetting the lyrics. This instance of uncertainty resulted in an awkward pause during his performance.

Despite this stumble, Moseley managed to quickly recover and find his place in the song again. However, the momentary lapse affected the overall flow of his performance, and he was unable to achieve the vocal heights of his earlier renditions.

In addressing Moseley's fumble, Lionel Richie remarked, "In country, the cracking is believable," acknowledging the authenticity that can come from imperfections in performance. Meanwhile, Katy Perry found some positive aspects, describing his performance as soulful. However, Luke Bryan had a different perspective, believing that Moseley's choice of song was strong and defended the overall quality of his performance.

Lionel Richie compares Will Moseley to Kenny Rogers

In a notable moment, Lionel Richie drew a comparison between Will Moseley's performance and the legendary Kenny Rogers. Reflecting on his time producing Rogers, Richie recalled instances when Rogers's voice would crack during recordings. Richie would often urge Rogers to redo the performance, striving for a more smoother delivery.

“When I was producing Kenny, anytime his voice would crack, I would go, ‘Kenny, do it again. Kenny do it again.’ He said, ‘Lionel what are you trying to do?’ And I said, ‘Well, what I’m trying to do is get you to hear the smooth.’”

 'American Idol' Season 22 grand finale will premiere on Sunday, May 19 at 8 pm ET on ABC.