Beckett Rex Quits ‘American Idol’ In Third Dropout Of The Season

Beckett Rex was among the finalists on American Idol, but viewers can't see her talent as the singer is eliminated from the competition.

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Host Ryan Seacrest announced the shortlist of 26 finalists and announced Paige Anne's return to the competition.

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Beckett's unexpected departure comes after Sara Beth Love also gave up the competition to return home with her family. All Images Credit to Google Images/ respective Owner

It also happened after Kaya Stewart left the show after falling ill and unable to perform with her duet partner. All Images Credit to Google Images/ respective Owner

[{"selector":"#anim-8d4d717a-2209-4111-8924-accb02b78925","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e9c7a0df-3e05-4661-b752-672627f74b90","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 300.23635%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The show has produced many successful artists over the years, including Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, and Adam Lambert. All Images Credit to Google Images/ respective Owner