Wyatt Pike quits 'American Idol' in shocking exit after making top 12 - New York Post

Standout singer Wyatt Pike was missing from the venerable reality TV singing competition on Monday night’s first live episode of the season.

Host Ryan Seacrest announced without ceremony that Pike had quit the talent show with a brief on-stage statement.

“Before we get to the results, I have to tell you that finalist Wyatt Pike will not be competing in the competition,” said Seacrest, 46.

Reps for Pike did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment

After that spirited performance, judge Lionel Richie, 71, said Pike had “a style on stage that we like to watch,” and predicted he was on his way to “something big.” Meanwhile, Katy Perry went so far as to proclaim that the young singer had “a little bit of an angle in this competition [because] you’re an authentic singer-writer.”

While no other details about his abrupt departure have been revealed, Pike might have teased his early exit from the show in an Instagram post several days ago from his home state of Utah

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