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Katy Perry broke down in tears after contestant Fire Wilmore was left alone on stage due to her duet partner's sudden withdrawal from the show during Hollywood Week of "American Idol." Wilmore, who previously hinted at abandonment issues, gamely sang while crying at times and was praised by Perry for continuing to try. Perry then told Wilmore she was "going forward" in the competition.
The final week of American Idol Season 21 auditions saw the return of Fire Wilmore, who impressed the judges with her growth and earned a ticket to Hollywood. Other notable contestants included KAEYRA, ELISE KRISTINE, SARAH MAC, JAYNA ELISE, NATE PECK, MIKENLEY BROWN, ISAAC BROWN, CAM AMEN, SIERRA HARRIS, PHIL KANE, KAYA STEWART, and OLIVER STEELE.
Struggling single mom Fire Wilmore's hard-luck tale wasn't enough to sway the judges on American Idol, who rejected her after her performance. Her daughter mistakenly gave her a Golden Ticket, which Fire had to tell her to put back. However, Katy Perry offered her a second chance at the Nashville auditions, telling her she had something there but needed to work on it. The rest of the episode saw some green singers get a green light, while others were sent away, frustrating viewers.