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Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘I am not watching anymore': Outraged ‘American Idol' fans blame MKY's elimination on ‘hatred toward the Latino community'
What was meant to be a celebratory night on American Idol Sunday took a shocking turn, as some fans were outraged after MKY — a 25-year-old Mexican-American from Los Angeles — was eliminated during the three-hour telecast and failed to advance to the Top 20. Viewers voiced their frustrations in the comments section of Gold Derby's live blog, with some calling out racism as the reason for MKY's dismissal. "With so much hatred toward the Latino community are we surprised MKY got voted out?" Ray asked. "MKY deserved to move forward." Another user named Valerie screamed, "MKY to me had it all!!!! I am not watching Idol of the singers did not belong there!!!" A third fan (Ginny) added, "MKY should've made the the top 10…not watching Idol anymore. He was by far one of the best singers in that competition. The judges' feedback on several who made it through made it pretty clear they shouldn't be there. Ask yourself…WHY????" More from GoldDerby 'American Idol' fan-favorite Slater Nalley advances to the top 20 on Easter Sunday: 'Let your soul shine' 4 'American Idol' contestants eliminated as the Top 20 sing 'Songs of Faith': Who gave the best performance? 'RuPaul's Drag Race' finale recap: Did the right person win Season 17? Vote! The Top 20 were selected based on votes from last week's Top 24 performances at Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa in Hawaii. MKY sang "Adorn" and received positive comments from judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan. "Every time we hear you sing we hear some new texture. I did not know you could sing that high, boo!" Carrie exclaimed. Meanwhile, Lionel called the hopeful a "seasoned pro" and Luke said MKY "owned that moment." Following his performance last week, MKY finished in sixth place out of 12 performers in our poll asking "Who gave the best performance on Sunday, April 13?" For that reason, he was predicted to be safe this week. The other three eliminated contestants this week — Penny Samar, Kyana Fanene, and Grayson Torrence — all finished at the bottom of Gold Derby's polls from last Sunday and Monday. MKY discussed his heritage throughout his American Idol journey. "Being a Mexican-America from East L.A., so much talent has been overlooked," he said before the Showstoppers round during Hollywood week. "I feel like this is my time. My family means everything to me. They're my backbone. They've all sacrificed a lot for me and my dreams. To me, this is an opportunity to give back to them." "Music is definitely in my blood. It's in my DNA," MKY said at his audition. "My great-uncle was the first Chicano Mexican-American that was singing R&B soul music in the '60s. My grandfather sang with a soul group called Tierra, and my dad sings R&B soul. It's in me." Seen driving through Los Angeles, the singer stated, "Whittier Boulevard represents the Chicano culture to its finest. You come down on a Sunday, definitely expect to see tons of lowriders just cruising down. It's so beautiful. You got the palm trees, the classic L.A. Just a little taste of Mexican culture. My family has been chasing this dream, and they've passed it on to me." MKY impressed the judges by singing "Ooh Baby Baby" by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles for his audition. Lionel called in his parents and told them, "You do know that from this point on, he not only belongs to you, he belongs to the world." Carrie added, "I feel like you've got all the pieces. I'm excited to see what you do in this competition." With three yeses, MKY's American Idol journey began. American Idol will continue — without MKY — when the Top 14 are revealed and sing live on Monday, April 21 (8 p.m. ET on ABC). Best of GoldDerby 'The Masked Singer' spoilers: Who is Boogie Woogie? Vote for 'Survivor 50': The 3 new questions center around design, survival, and strategy The 25 best reality-TV moments of the 2000s, from Sue's 'Survivor' speech to Snooki's 'where's the beach?' Click here to read the full article.
CBS News
11-04-2025
- Health
- CBS News
North Texas mother advocates for Black maternal health following daughter's death
A North Texas mother is speaking out for the first time about the death of her 26-year-old daughter last fall. Her daughter, Tierra Jackson, died suddenly last November, just days after giving birth to her third child. "There are a lot of sleepless nights," said Nicole Berryman, Tierra's mother. She said she's still struggling with the loss of Tierra. "All she did was smile," she said. "I would say she's the perfect mother." Berryman said her daughter was struggling with chest pain days after giving birth to her third child and was re-admitted to the hospital. Days later, she died from natural causes, according to the medical examiner. "I just keep reliving that day. Every time I open my eyes. I need answers," Berryman said. One of Tierra's four sisters, Alexus Morris, cried alongside her mother, admitting her sister's death has been a tragedy for the whole family. "It's like we were robbed, to say the least. We were robbed of our sister and her daughter's life," she told CBS News Texas. Tierra's death recently caught the attention of local organizations like Viola's House and United Way of Dallas, prompting a larger conversation about maternal healthcare for Black mothers. Viola's House led a panel discussion Tuesday in partnership with Parkland Hospital and United Way, addressing alarming trends, including a recent CDC report that shows Black women are 3.5 times more likely than White women to experience a pregnancy-related death. "I never heard so much about Black women passing away after having babies. We're giving our lives to bring a baby into the world," Berryman said. Tierra's three young children are now left to grow up without her, having to attend their mom's funeral just weeks before Christmas. The family hopes their story makes a difference for other mothers. "My life will never be the same," Berryman said with tears in her eyes. "Love your babies because mothers give their life."
