We send our condolences to his loved ones., I love you Willie, American Idol panelist Katy Perry commented on the post. She was 42. She was so loved that I know thousands of you will be grieving with us, Sadler said. By Corky Siemaszko. The naturally gifted Megan who Adam gushingly praised as having a bananas voice that makes the hairs on your arms stand up and is the reason why this show works was already delivering the raw goods during rehearsal. Heavy/ABC "American Idol" season 21's Top 20 is revealed. After the episode aired, Funke took to Instagram Live in a since-deleted video and told fans the moment was "embarrassing" and "was not how I wanted to be presented the first time," according to Good Housekeeping. Christi Carras is an entertainment reporter at the Los Angeles Times. The cause of his sudden death is unknown at this stage while medical examinations continue, the statement went on. Sign up to get it sent straight to your inbox and don't forget to join our Watch This Facebook Group for daily TV recommendations and discussions with other readers. 'American Idol' contestant Nikki McKibbin dies at age 42 - KUSA.com Idol American Idol Cause of death: Harris was 31 years old when he died after suffering cariac arrest. McKibbin finished third on the show that year, behind Justin Guarini and Kelly Clarkson, who won the competition. This was the first time Id really heard Iam belt, and he nailed this Sam Cooke standard. I didnt have the training, Harris said at the time. 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Among the hopefuls was Tyson Venegas, who serenades judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan, to grab a spot in the Top 10. Darius Campbell Danesh poses for a promotional photoshoot prior to the launch of his new single "Colourblind" at the London recording studio on July 28, 2002 in London. Web'American Idol' finalist Nikki McKibbin has died after suffering an aneurysm. (Photo: ABC) Last I know that was traumatic. Willie Spence, the American Idol runner-up in the 2021 Season 19 of the competition series, died Tuesday from injuries sustained in a car accident in Tennessee. Willie Spence, 23, died Tuesday after hitting the rear of a tractor-trailer that was stopped on the shoulder of Interstate 24 East near Chattanooga, according to news outlets, which cited a Tennessee Highway Patrol report. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts, and the truck driver wasn't injured, the crash report said. 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McKibbins husband, Craig Sadler, confirmed her death in a Facebook post, saying that she had died after suffering a brain aneurysm on Wednesday and was taken Spence, 23, finished as runner-up to Chayce Now, when I get on stage in front of these crowds, it doesnt matter if I have my eyes closed. Goes Out newsletter, with the week's best events, to help you explore and experience our city. In Monday night's episode (March 22), the singer had performed Barbara Streisand's 'Tell Him' with duets partner Ronda Felton and was in the middle of receiving feedback from judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie when she fell to the floor face-first. American Idol contestant collapses on stage in front of judges It was good, but not great, because it simply didnt have that element of surprise. This is not a time for tears, he told McKibbin. He was 41. Neals cousin Dylan Seals She was 42. Entertainment Television, LLC A Division of NBCUniversal. "I was about to deliver some news so I thought I should deliver it to you," the 'All Night Long' crooner began, surprising Ronda and the audience alike having initially told the hopefuls that their lack of confidence had caused their set to "crash and burn". W was waffling between covering Etta James or Tina Turner, so she brought the best of both awesome worlds to the stage and did a completely ferocious, Tina-like Etta cover. A 23-year-old from Grand Prairie, Texas, McKibbin impressed the judges with soulful performances of songs by Janis Joplin, Stevie Nicks and a stirring cover of Alanna Myles song Black Velvet.. American Idol Contestants Who Have Died - People American Idol Life is so unfair and nothing is ever promised. Willie Spence, 23, died Tuesday after hitting the rear of a tractor-trailer that was stopped on the shoulder of Interstate 24 East near Chattanooga, according to news outlets, which cited a Tennessee Highway Patrol report. 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Former American Idol finalist Willie Spence died Tuesday from injuries sustained in a car crash in Tennessee, according to Georgia news outlet Douglas Now. American Idol contestant Funke Lagoke was rushed to hospital after collapsing on stage during the show's Hollywood Week round. It wasnt at the level of Haley Reinhart, who had a breakthrough moment with this classic in Season 10, but it was still a moment. Later, the show confirmed that Funke had gone on to make a full recovery, having been treated for dehydration, and she will return for the upcoming Showstopper Round. Nikki McKibbin was an incredible talent and we are deeply saddened by the news of her passing. Willie Spence performs at Atlantas Symphony Hall in 2021. You, my friend, are so gifted, Richie said. "Reality check: Out of 10,000 people, you are third. ARLINGTON, Texas Nikki McKibbin, a singer from Texas best known for her third place finish in the first season of American Idol, has died. Darius Campbell Danesh, the Scottish singer who gained fame on the inaugural season of Pop Idol, died on Tuesday (Aug. 16). 2 SC singers vie for spots in American Idol top 20 | The State Below are the 10 performances from Sundays surviving singers. ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Nikki McKibbin, a singer from Texas best known for her third place finish in the first season of American Idol, has died. Theyll be back Monday for the Judges Song Contest, after which only seven will advance. All rights reserved. Mississippi contestants advance to Top 12 on 'American Idol.' See 'American Idol' contestant Michael Johns dies "American Idol" contestant Michael Johns, who appeared in season 7 of the hit Fox singing competition and was "I just am worried about her health, that's the number one thing. Adam was bored with Olivers original acoustic arrangement of the Ray Charles classic, and wanted more edge and more of a journey. I do think the island/reggae vibes Oliver added to his final version livened things up a bit, but his performance was still too laid-back and safe. American Idol showed off its new stage in Hollywood on Sunday night to celebrate the 21st season of the show. Im always delighted to hear ABBA covers in any TV singing competiton, especially when a radical-remake rearrangement proves just what great songcrafters Bjrn, Benny, Agnetha, and Anni-Frid always were. Former "American Idol" runner-up Willie Spence died after a car accident Tuesday, authorities said.