American Idol Fans Outraged Over Gabby’s Elimination as Top 5 Results Spark Backlash

The announcement of this season’s Top 5 finalists on American Idol was met not with celebration, but with a wave of anger, disbelief, and online fury as fan-favorite Gabby was shockingly eliminated from the competition. The decision — which came at the end of a powerful Disney Night filled with emotional performances — left fans stunned and ignited a storm of controversy that continues to grow across social media platforms.

Gabby, who had been consistently praised by judges for her vocal strength, artistry, and commanding stage presence, delivered a show-stopping rendition of a Disney classic that many believed secured her place in the finale. Yet, when host Ryan Seacrest revealed the Top 5, her name was missing — and the audience reaction was immediate and visceral.

“I thought Gabby could have won American Idol,” one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “I was pretty shocked and don’t understand how she was eliminated! So much better than Slater for sure! My husband says the show is rigged. Maybe?”

Others echoed the sentiment, pointing to what many claim is a recurring pattern on the show: a perceived bias favoring young white male contestants with guitars. “Another case of cute white boys with guitars going through!” another viewer posted. “Look, John, OK, fine — but Gabby could mop the floor with Slater. She was robbed. But don’t think it’s the last we see of her.”

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As emotions ran high, some longtime viewers declared they would be quitting the show altogether. “Gabby was the star of them all, all along,” one disappointed fan wrote. “How she didn’t make the Top 5 is an atrocity. I will not be watching the show anymore and will encourage others, who I asked to watch the show, to stop watching it.”

Critics of the voting process are now questioning whether American Idol still reflects true public choice or whether other factors — such as appearance, demographics, or social media popularity — are unduly influencing results. The judges, who had previously lauded Gabby as one of the most dynamic voices of the season, remained composed on-air, but sources say the atmosphere backstage was “tense and confused.”

As the Top 5 prepare for the next round, the show is facing increasing pressure to address the growing disillusionment of its fan base. While American Idol has weathered controversies in the past, this latest backlash is striking for its intensity and the passionate loyalty Gabby inspired among viewers.

Despite her elimination, fans are holding on to hope that Gabby’s journey is far from over. Many have already begun demanding a record deal for the powerhouse vocalist, flooding her social media accounts with encouragement and support.

As one user summed it up: “Idol didn’t crown her, but America knows who the real star was. Gabby just began.”