Is Mia Matthews in top 14? ‘American Idol’ singer’s ‘dramatic’ entrance leaves Ryan Seacrest speechless
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Mia Matthews left 'American Idol' Season 22 Ryan Seacrest momentarily speechless with her dramatic entrance backstage. As Ryan prepared to announce the next result, he called out Mia Matthews' name. However, Mia caught everyone off guard by confidently walking past Ryan and onto the stage without acknowledging him.
Ryan called out her name several times in surprise before Mia finally turned around. With a chuckle, Ryan encouraged her to come get her result. Mia's entrance left everyone amused, and it was soon revealed that she had secured a spot in the Top 14. She then proceeded to deliver a captivating performance of "Burning House" by Cam.
In recent episodes, Mia has been receiving abundant praise from the judges for her remarkable progress. In the recent episodes, the judges have been showering Mia with praise for her progress. Katy Perry especially noticed Mia's growth, mentioning how she's become less fearful on stage, which bodes well for her future in the competition.
Mia's confidence appears to be growing steadily, catching the attention of the judges. Katy Perry remarked, “The way that you looked at the cameras, and looked straight in our eyes, you’ve got a lot less fear, and that’s what’s gonna take you all the way to the top."
Lionel Richie calls Mia Matthew a 'serious artist'
In her latest performance, Mia garnered heaps of praise from the judges. With her rendition of "Wildflowers and Wild Horses" by Lainey Wilson, the 19-year-old from Centre, Alabama, showcased her talent. Judges noted that with each passing week, Mia's confidence seemed to soar higher, and this performance was no exception.
Katy Perry remarked that Mia has discovered her inner strength, “Not to sound corny, but I think you found your roar!” she said, while Luke Bryan acknowledged her progress and encouraged her to let loose even more on stage. Lionel Richie expressed pride in Mia's representation of Alabama and hailed her as a "serious artist."
Jelly Roll impressed with Mia Matthews emotional tribute
In her last performance, Mia received high praise from her mentor, Jelly Roll. He commended her for her heartfelt rendition dedicated to her father, noting the emotional depth she brought to the stage. Despite the pressure to conform to the upbeat tempo genre, Mia stayed true to her emotions and delivered a powerful performance.
Jelly Roll expressed admiration for Mia's decision to honor her father, emphasizing the conviction with which she sang. He highlighted the authenticity of her performance and predicted that she would easily secure a spot in the Top 20.
“It was as emotional as it was in rehearsal. To see you get emotional at the end and really let that loose, it was so special. Your decision that you didn’t care if the other 11 were doing up-tempo music, you were here to honor your father because this was his birthplace. You sang with conviction because of it. I felt it, they felt it. I think you slide into the Top 20 easy money."
'American Idol' Season 22 airs on Sundays and Mondays at 8 pm ET on ABC