What Happened to Benson Boone on ‘American Idol’? Why He Quit the Show
- At 18 years old, Benson Boone participated in the 2021 edition of American Idol but chose to leave the competition voluntarily after advancing to the Top 24.
- At 18, Boone performed 'Punchline' by Aidan Martin during his American Idol audition, earning standing ovations from Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan and advancing to Hollywood Week.
- Although Boone received high praise and advanced to Hollywood Week, he decided to withdraw from the competition to concentrate on his music career.
- Boone described his decision to leave American Idol as very difficult, explaining that his main motivation was to focus on creating music, and noted that he has always been someone willing to take risks.
- Anilee List, a previously eliminated contestant, replaced Boone on the show, indicating Boone's withdrawal allowed others another chance while he pursued his musical ambitions.
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Benson Boone – NYCTastemakers
Artist of the Month for June 2025 Facebook X-twitter Instagram Youtube Tiktok Mouse-pointer Bio Mystical Magical Bio Benson James Boone is a popular American singer-songwriter. Born in Monroe, Washington, Boone began his music career by posting singing videos on his TikTok. Eventually, he would audition for the 19th season of American Idol but he would […]
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