American Idol finalist Caleb Kennedy exits the show

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American statue Final Caleb Kennedy then withdrew from the tournament A video On Kennedy’s social media, Gu Klux was photographed wearing a Clan Hood. “American statue Competitor Caleb Kennedy will no longer advance in the competition. The show has seemed a bit unfocused in recent episodes, however; People And Variety. Kennedy addressed the situation on Instagram and wrote in a statement, “A video appeared on the Internet that showed actions not taken that way.” He continued, “I was young, not thinking about actions, but it was no excuse. I would like to apologize to my fans and everyone I left. ”

Kennedy’s mother, Anita Guy, said Spartanburg Herald-Journal The clip was taken from context, and Kennedy and his friend claimed to follow the characters in the horror movie Strangers: Prey at night. “It has nothing to do with the Gu Klux Clan, but I know how it is. There’s not a single racist bone in Caleb’s body,” Guy said. American statue To take Kennedy’s place. This Sunday’s episode will feature the remaining four semifinalists, Choice Beckham, Casey Bishop, Grace Kinstler and Willie Spence.