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‘American Idol’ Season 22: Ryan Seacrest dubbed ‘rude’ for announcing top 14 results to Quintavious Johnson

Quinatvious made it to the top 20, but failed to make it to the top 14, and ends up in the danger zone for now

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORIA: Quintavious Johnson, despite his previous performances, has yet to secure his spot in the Top 14 of 'American Idol' Season 22. To ensure his continuation in the competition, he then now performed 'Make It Happen' by Mariah Carey. As a worship pastor, Quintavious brought his unique vocal style and passion to the stage, hoping to impress the judges and win over the audience. His rendition of this iconic song was his chance to prove his worth and secure his place in the next round of the competition.

Howevr, fans of the show were taken aback by what they perceived as Ryan Seacrest's rudeness towards Quintavious. Initially, Seacrest called out Quintavious's name first to announce the Top 14, leading many to believe that he had secured a spot. However, Seacrest then informed Quintavious that he hadn't made it to the list, catching him and the audience off guard.

Adding to the discomfort, Seacrest immediately asked Quintavious to sing on stage after delivering the disappointing news. This sequence of events left many fans feeling sympathetic towards Quintavious and critical of Seacrest's handling of the situation. "Well, that was kind of rude. Ryan called his name first, then said he didn't make the Top 14 and makes him sing immediately! After all that, #Quintavious was amazing!," said a user. Others were simply pissed that the gospel singer didnt make it to the safe zone. "Abi Carter in the top 14 but Quintavious isn’t??? Make it make sense." "Such BS that #Quintavious had to sing for his life @AmericanIdol, he's amazing!" said another user. 

Some expressed disappointment as the singer was in danger zone. "Idc what happens, Quintavious better be saved," said one. "Quintavious didn't make it to the top 14 YET! Should have, period!," said another. 

Lionel calls Quintavious 'electric' 

In the Top 20 performance of American Idol, Quintavious delivered a remarkable rendition. With his soulful voice and gospel-inspired style, Quintavious chose to sing “Hollow” by Tori Kelly. His performance was electrifying, drawing the audience in with every note. Lionel Richie praised Quintavious for his captivating presence on stage, describing him as "electric" and applauding the overall amazing performance.

Katy Perry was taken aback by Quintavious's final vocal run, expressing her surprise at its impact. Luke Bryan also chimed in, declaring it his favorite performance by Quintavious so far in the competition. Overall, Quintavious left a lasting impression with his soul-stirring performance, marking his place as a standout contestant in the Top 20 of American Idol.

Quintavious' mother made him sing since he was 11

Quintavious Johnson, hailing from Franklin, Tennessee, revealed his musical gift at a remarkably young age. At just 11 months old, his mother, Yolanda, noticed his talent when he hummed along to a song she sang while they were at a grocery store.

This early indication of musical aptitude inspired Quintavious to join the Lime Stone Baptist Choir at the tender age of five. Becoming a part of the choir marked the beginning of his musical journey, setting the stage for his future achievements in the world of music.

Stream new episodes of 'American Idol' Season 22 on Sundays at 8/7c on ABC!