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Skylie Thompson gets 'no' from judges, 'American Idol' fans say she 'deserves better'

Several fans felt that Skylie should have gotten the golden ticket and competed on 'American Idol'

Not all contestants on 'American Idol' get the golden ticket despite giving their best performance. Sadly, Skylie Thompson, a 17-year-old high-school student from Oklahoma was one of the contestants who failed to secure the golden ticket to Hollywood from the judges. 

Skylie was accompanied by her father Davy Thomspon, who played the guitar while she sang. The judges- Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan, immediately recognized the raw talent in her but felt that she needed some more time to really hone in her vocal and singing skills. So, the judges said no to her. Lionel explained his decision by saying that his no was an "optimistic no" as he wanted her to come back later and try again. Katy too urged the teenager to put in the work and come back when she was ready. Luke felt really bad watching her get emotional, so he gave her a yes, as he felt her performance didn't deserve three nos. Luke too seconded his fellow judges and urged Skylie to not give up and continue practicing.

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While the judges felt that they made the right decision by asking her to come back and try again, fans however didn't share the same feeling. Several fans felt that Skylie should have gotten the golden ticket and competed on the show. A fan tweeted, "@katyperry #AmericanIdol that girl and her dad should have made it." Another fan wrote, "You gotta be kidding me right now, Skylie deserves better #AmericanIdol." "Skylie casuality of million other country singers just as good #AmericanIdol," commented a fan.

Another fan shared, "This is a great performance by skylie thompson, She is definitely one of my favorites right now #AmericanIdol." "OMGosh, Skylie! You are amazing! Can't wait to see your triumphant return to @AmericanIdol. I truly believe that things happen for a reason and you will return stronger and ready to go all the way! God bless you!" expressed a fan. "Skylie Thompson may not have gotten a Golden Ticket, but this isn’t the end. This is just the beginning. I believe she will still become a star. #AmericanIdol," echoed a fan.

'American Idol' Season 20 premieres on February 27, 2022, at 8/7c, only on ABC.

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