Sara Beth Says She’s ‘Grateful’ After Quitting ‘American Idol’ Season 21
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During Sunday night’s new episode of American Idol, contestant Sara Beth Liebe chose to leave the competition during the first round of Hollywood Week and return home to her kids. The singer has since taken to TikTok to share her experience on the show.
Singer Sara Beth Quits American Idol Season 21
Sunday’s episode of American Idol marked the first round of Hollywood Week. Sara Beth, who received a Golden Ticket in her audition, took the stage to perform “Roxanne” by The Police. Then she shocked the judges by sharing that she would be leaving the show.
“This opportunity is really rad, but this is actually gonna be my last performance,” Sara Beth said. “My heart’s at home, so I’m gonna get home to my babies. They kinda need me, so…”
Earlier in the season, Sara Beth’s audition got fans talking as they accused judge Katy Perry of mom shaming the singer for having three kids at age 25. Sara Beth later took to TikTok to call Perry’s comments “hurtful.”
Perry tried to convince Sara Beth to stay in the competition, and the judges even told her she would be sent through to the next round. However, the singer still chose to leave, admitting that she would probably regret the decision later.
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@sarabethliebe Gratitude is the ONLY word that comes to mind. I can’t wait to continue supporting my new friends and to continue making music. 🤍 that’s what it’s all about afterall. Oh and also, can we talk about how gooooood Katy looked in that shade of purple and how Lionel SLAYED that orange jacket? 😩👌🏻😍
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The Singer Says She’s ‘Grateful’ for Her Time on the Show
After Sunday’s episode aired, Sara Beth took to TikTok to share a video she took of herself after her performance in which she “was having a literal panic attack because I was so overwhelmed with gratitude and shock.”
“My heart is grateful,” Sara Beth wrote. “Sometimes we are presented with big opportunities and situations and we have to make big decisions … I’ve never had this much support with singing. And it’s mindblowing and so humbling and has made me realize how badly I want to do music.”
Sara Beth also shared that she was scouted to audition for American Idol. She said she “found myself again” through her time on the show, adding that she “met the most talented people” who are now her friends.
