'Didn't feel that duet': 'American Idol' viewers slam Elise Kristine and Matt Wilson for weak performance

Elise Kristine and Matt Wilson received a standing ovation for their duet on 'American Idol' 2023 but viewers dubbed it 'weak'
UPDATED APR 4, 2023
Elise Kristine and Matt Wilson advanced to the Showstopper round after their duet received standing ovation (YouTube/americanidol)
Elise Kristine and Matt Wilson advanced to the Showstopper round after their duet received standing ovation (YouTube/americanidol)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'American Idol' Season 21 contestants performed their best during the Hollywood Week duet round. While some aspiring singers have to return home, multiple others advanced to Showstoppers. Elise Kristine and Matt Wilson's smooth performance advanced them to the next round.

The pair performed 'You are the Reason' by Callum Scott and instantly impressed judges Katy Perry, Lionel Riche, and Luke Bryan. However, they failed to win the hearts of 'American Idol' 2023 viewers with their performance. Some of the viewers found Matt's vocals amazing, while some think Elise's performance was weak. Read to know more about Elise and Matt's duet.

RELATED ARTICLES

'American Idol' 2023: Katy Perry dubs Elise Kristine 'next big thing' but fans find her 'too nasal'

'You are so real': Matt Wilson's 'genuine' performance impresses 'American Idol' judges and fans



 

Elise Kristine and Matt Wilson receive standing ovations

Matt chooses Elise for the duet and named their team "Chocolate Vanilla Swirl". Matt and Elise put their silky smooth vocals together to perform 'You are the Reason' by Callum Scott. After the duo's performance, the judges praised the performance and announced that Matt and Elise will continue to the showstoppers round. The judges also noted about Matt, "He owns it." Notably, Luke was overwhelmed by Matt's performance. Meanwhile, Katy complimented his confidence.

Did Elise Kristine deliver a weak performance?

'American idol' judges and fans praised Matt for his amazing duet with Elise. But the viewers didn't think that Elise should advance to the next level. A social media user took to the comment section of Elise and Matt's duet video and commented, "I was surprised the judges stood to their feet. It was a little shaky at times in my opinion. But given the short amount of time they had to practice together."

Another user noted, "Bit pitchy." Another fan said, "Let’s be real.. Matt carried." Another viewer added, "Elise is to predictable ... too stage-ey..... not enough feel." Another person said, "Matt was amazing. Elise was weak." Another user said, "Didn't feel that duet."

'American Idol' Season 21 airs every Sunday and Monday at 8 pm ET on ABC.

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

RELATED TOPICS AMERICAN IDOL (2002)

GET THE BIGGEST ENTERTAINMENT STORIES
STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.

MORE STORIES

The Premiere Ceremony will be streamed live at grammy.com and on the Recording Academy's official YouTube channel
23 minutes ago
'Bridgerton' Season 4 kicks off with Part 1 premiering on Wednesday, January 29, followed by Part 2 on February 26
3 hours ago
As fans await Homelander's fate on 'The Boys', Antony Starr has secured his next TV role in Netflix's newly approved series
4 hours ago
Ahead of its highly anticipated release, Netflix recently released the first few minutes of 'Bridgerton' Season 4, Part 1
5 hours ago
Before the next chapter even drops, Netflix's courtroom hit got a vote of confidence, hinting that Mickey Haller's toughest fight is still ahead
7 hours ago
The popular character, introduced in Season 4, became a series regular and departed in Season 6 following a shooting incident
8 hours ago
Apple TV also released first-look images as Ted returns to Richmond for his biggest challenge yet
21 hours ago
Marvel is yet to decide on as it gears up for the release of a slew of major blockbusters
23 hours ago
From blink-and-miss-it cameos to comic nods and Hollywood jokes, ‘Wonder Man’ hides more secrets in plain sight than you might expect.
23 hours ago
The latest 'Fallout' episode, titled 'The Handoff', opens with a tense flashback of Steph and her mother being chased through a snow-covered forest
1 day ago