Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 10) – Tyson Venegas, a 17-year-old Filipino-Canadian singer, has secured a spot in the top 24 of “American Idol” Season 21.
The singing reality competition announced its roster on Monday in its live telecasts and social media pages.
.@tysonvenegas got caught up by nerves 😬 but the judges still think he could make it far! He’s Top 24! pic.twitter.com/fVTebAGkzQ
— American Idol (@AmericanIdol) April 10, 2023
In his Twitter account, Venegas expressed his excitement on making it to the top 24 of the competition after his performance of “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen together with his fellow contestant Kaylin Hedges.
“So happy to announce I made it to the top 24! I have met so many amazing friends and artists on this journey and I can’t believe it’s not over yet!” he said.
SO HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE I MADE IT TO THE TOP 24! I have met so many amazing friends and artists on this journey and I can't believe it's not over yet! Tune in to @AmericanIdol tomorrow night to find out who gets to join me! #AmericanIdol #Top24 pic.twitter.com/19W2fCXncq
— Tyson Venegas (@tysonvenegas) April 10, 2023
Venegas became the first platinum ticket holder of American Idol Season 21 last February. During his audition in Las Vegas, he performed his rendition of “New York State of Mind” by Billy Joel that earned a standing ovation from one of the judges Lionel Ritchie.
The teen singer is a former contestant of ABS-CBN’s “The Voice Teens Philippines” in 2020 but later left the competition before the knockouts due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.
