Since it was announced that American Idol‘s Season 19 contestant Wyatt Pike wouldn’t continue on in the competition, fans have wondered what prompted the absence.

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“Fellow contestants miss you all, good luck!,” he wrote. “Thank you to everyone for your support… do stick around for more musical things soon!”

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American Idol has narrowed its remaining pool of contestants down to a Top 12, but one of them will no longer take part in the music competition series, as Wyatt Pike has left the show unexpectedly.

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The 19-year-old hopeful from Park City, Utah, has repeatedly delivered solid performances since he first appeared in the auditions.

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But during the April 13 broadcast, host Ryan Seacrest told viewers before unveiling results, “I have to tell you that finalist Wyatt Pike will not be competing in the competition.

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