“THEY ELIMINATED HIM TOO SOON.” Just Weeks After His Shocking American Idol Exit Broke Fans’ Hearts, 17-Year-Old Lucas Leon Returned To His Tennessee High School Graduation In A Red Cap And Gown, Grabbed A Guitar In Front Of His Entire Class, And Delivered An Emotional Performance That Left The Crowd Silent — As Viewers Now Say The Viral Video Proves Idol May Have Let One Of Its Biggest Future Stars Slip Away Right Before The Grand Ole Opry Came Calling
At just 17, Lucas Leon easily impressed all three judges during the audition round of “American Idol” season 24, performing an original song titled “Fall In Love Someday.” His raspy and…