1 week Ago By Chiara Fiorillo
Baylee Littrell has said making friends on American Idol was "hard" because people had "assumptions" about him. The 22-year-old, who is the son of Backstreet Boys singer Brian Littrell , said he knew he would face added pressure on the singing show due to his famous family . And after being eliminated , he confessed he felt like an outsider among contestants at first, but later former friendships.
The reason Prince William and Donald Trump didn't wear black to Pope's funeral Antiques Roadshow expert floored by guest's watch that 'hit the trifecta' Speaking to US Weekly , Baylee said, "It was hard to make friends, and it was hard for people to understand me because a lot of people, they did have preconceived notions of how I would be. "And that's one of the emotional parts of leaving is finally people get to see who you are. And finally we kind of set our differences aside or our assumptions of each other and all just started to bond.
" Despite the initial challenges, the young singer said he had "a great experience" on Idol, as he explained, "When I left I was like, 'Man, I'm just now starting to know everybody and it's so great,' but it was tough at first. I was kind of alone. I didn't have any friends.
" Baylee eventually became close to Olivier Bergeron, who was also eliminated in the April 21 episode. He said Olivier is "pretty much my best friend now" while vowing to stay "buddies for life." After being eliminated, Baylee issued a statement to his fans, writing on Instagram, “My American Idol journey has come to an end.
Thank you so much to all who supported me this season. I love you all." His famous father and his fellow Backstreet Boys member showed their support of him in the comments section of the post.
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Brian Littrell’s son issues response after American Idol elimination amid 'nepo-baby' diss American Idol judges go hard on 'nepo-baby' Baylee Littrell as fans continue to fume Backstreet Boys alums support Baylee Littrell after American Idol elimination Brian, who shares Baylee with actress wife Leighanne, wrote, "Bubba I am and always will be in your corner. You'd are so strong and so very talented, and inspire me every day. It's never the end, only the beginning for so many to be blessed by your gifts.
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. you killed it last night." Meanwhile Kevin Richardson, 53, wrote that he was "so glad you got to experience this.
Proud of you young man. Your journey has just begun..
." Fans had mixed thoughts about Baylee's exit. Some were gutted to see him go, while others were somewhat thrilled as they deemed him not talented enough to make it through to the next stage.
Taking to X one user was so upset they threatened to never watch the show again, writing, "With Baylee no longer on the show, my time watching @AmericanIdol has come to an end." Another person added, "Guess that's it for me watching idol since my favorite didn't get it #AmericanIdol," referring to Baylee. A third user chimed in, "Bummed @littrell_baylee and #OlivierBergeron didn’t make the Top 14 on @AmericanIdol, but I know they both have long careers ahead!" Meanwhile, one called out Backstreet Boys fans who voted for Baylee, fuming, "If you voted for Baylee just bc you're a BSB fan then that's called bias voting.
"I've been a BSB fan since I was a teen, but Baylee has not wowed me at all. Mky has more stage confidence than Baylee & Baylee has been on stage w his dad ever since he was a kid.".
