‘American Idol’:Kenedi Drop Out the show

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Kenedi Anderson, a 17-year-old frontrunner on "American Idol,"

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announced she was leaving the show for "personal reasons."

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"I'm unable to continue on American Idol," she wrote in an Instagram post on Monday.

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"This has been one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make, but I know it’s necessary."

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She continued: “I’m so grateful to American Idol, the judges, the producers, the amazing contestants, and all the fans who have supported me

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Thank you for giving me such an amazing opportunity to share my voice,

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chase my dreams, feel so much joy and happiness doing what I love, and make lifelong friends along the way."

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