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Fans Shocked After Arthur Gunn’s Controversial Disappearance from American Idol Finale

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by Nepalisite 3 years ago3 years ago

By Aruna Shrestha,

American Idol had announced that Arthur Gunn would perform with Sheryl Crow on Grand Finale on May 23rd
Fans stuck around for 3 hours hoping to see Arthur, but he didn’t perform
Still no explanations about his disappearance
Neither Arthur nor his sisters who are otherwise active on Facebook have posted for few days now
Scroll below to see some of the comments by Arthur’s Fans

Arthur Gunn fans were quite shocked after his unannounced absence from the American Idol 2021 season finale on Sunday night. His fanbase, eagerly awaiting Arthur’s much publicized joint performance with Sheryl Crow, were highly disappointed once past contestant Graham DeFranco came to the stage instead, and took to social media to protest American Idol. Even the judges were genuinely confused at his absence, with Lionel Richie claiming they “don’t know what even happened.”

Arthur Gunn performing in Season 19 of American Idol.

Arthur Gunn’s abrupt disappearance hints at the manipulation and careful planning that occurs behind the stage. Let’s face it. These talent shows are not primarily meant to promote artistic talents. At the end of the day, it’s all about the ratings, and making money, and they have the power to play with a musician’s career, if it suits their market.

But whether manipulation was the cause behind Arthur’s disappearance, is simply unclear. Let’s not jump to malicious conclusions, and blame American Idol out of confusion and spite. We’ll just have to stick around for an actual explanation for what happened.

Neither American Idol nor Arthur have released any statements about the no-show.

Despite all these twists and turns, we have to think about his massive exposure and support from his fans, which arguably would not have helped him this far in his musical career.

Just incase if you didn’t know:

American Idol inserted the twist in this season where 10 contestants from last season 18 were given another chance to be in the top 10 in season 19. Arthur Gunn was one of them and made it all the way to Top 7 in season 19. His fans were delighted, but there were many American Idol fans who were outraged with the twist, that it would be unfair to the season 19 contestants. He had his chance they felt.

American Idol had announced that Arthur would perform with 9 time Grammy Winner at the Grand Finale on Sunday.

Fans Reaction on Social Media:

On Instagram

“Arthur is so nice. I wonder if he gave up the chance to sing with Sheryl so that the other guy could sing. It just seems like something he would do. (Just a thought)”

“Sheryl is wearing the same outfit on the picture with Arthur and graham, so meaning Arthur was there before the show…”

“He was there the day prior for the dress rehearsal. Not sure what happened over the course of a day.”

“Strange! No Arthur Gunn!! @grahamdefranco filled in at the last minute! What the heck happened?”

On Facebook fan page

“I can’t believe idol didn’t give an explanation to what happened to Arthur. They keep saying it was a close race but we never see the amount of votes in. I am really getting disappointed with the show which I have been watching since the beginning. Arthur will prove that he will go farther than the winner.”

“I watched and waited for the only person I was interested in watching. When Sheryl Crow didn’t sing with him, I felt something was up! All I can say Arthur is a very kind and humble person and if he decided against it last minute I’m sure he had good reason and I support that and Arthur Gunn through thick and thin! He has an awesome future ahead of him!!”

“Super disappointed that he didn’t get to perform and a lot of us tuned in just to see him 😢… hopefully the truth will come out thru Arthur Gunn’s music that he will continue to do and whatever happened gives him the fuel to continue working hard and come out on top – i have faith he will.”

“I read an article where he was there but then he left. No one seems to know why at this point. He does owe his fans an explanation.”

“Maybe a family emergency. His sisters haven’t been on social media either. He seemed very excited to be singing with Sheryl Crowe. I just don’t think he would just walk away.”

“I feel we all need an apology 💔💔”

Save Me Now – Arthur Gunn