Baylee Littrell is making a reputation for himself on Season 23 of American Idol. The nation artist, whose dad is Backstreet Boys singer Brian Littrell, has made it to the High 24 and can carry out for America’s votes for the primary time.
However along with his rising stardom has come the unfavorable aspect of fame, making Baylee vulnerable to unfavorable feedback and criticism on-line. Many American Idol viewers have theorized that nepotism performed a component in judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan‘s choice to push him via Hollywood week and into the highest 24.
Nonetheless, many others have additionally jumped to Baylee’s protection from the critics and doubters. One Reddit commenter mentioned that they don’t assume being a “nepo child” has had a lot of an affect on how effectively Baylee’s performed within the competitors.
“They didn’t even present his showstopper [round] efficiency they usually’ve [criticized] him greater than quite a lot of the opposite contestants,” the individual identified, including that Underwood additionally warned Baylee that he needed to “step it up” if he moved ahead after his head-to-head spherical efficiency. “His [Idol] Area efficiency was wonderful and we didn’t see his showstopper, so that would have been improbable too. And Carrie was harsh with him and let him know that that efficiency was not his finest.”
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One one who agreed commented, “I completely love his model, love his look, love his voice. Hope he goes far,” and another person wrote, “He is a good singer and performs an instrument and an exquisite songwriter. He possesses quite a lot of expertise that he can proceed to develop much more since he’s so younger but. He took his ability and training from being a ‘nepo’ and DID THE WORK.”
One other consumer admitted that whereas Baylee isn’t their favourite performer, they like him higher than others who’ve moved on. Different customers had been high quality with him making the highest 24, however mentioned they’re fearful that America can be swayed by his household ties when it comes time to vote. ” I see a state of affairs that he may out proper dominate the vote primarily based on who he’s alone…this may annoy me vastly if that ended up taking place…” somebody mentioned.
The highest 24 performances had been pre-taped in Hawaii earlier this yr, and the outcomes gained’t be revealed till the primary reside present on Easter Sunday.
American Idol, Season 23, Sundays and Mondays, 8/7c, ABC