Brian Littrell and former Backstreet Boys bandmate Kevin Richardson publicly supported Brian’s son, Baylee Littrell, following his American Idol elimination.
After his departure from the fact competitors present throughout a reside elimination on Monday, April 21, Baylee’s Instagram response, posted the next day, attracted a loving response from his dad, 50. “Bubba I’m and at all times will likely be in your nook. You’re so sturdy and so very proficient, and encourage me every single day. It’s by no means the top, solely the start for therefore many to be blessed by your items….. you killed it final evening. 🔥❤️,” Brian wrote.
Three hours later, in a second Instagram put up that noticed Baylee, 22, cowl Bob Dylan’s “Woman from the North Nation,” Richardson, 53, commented with a crimson coronary heart.
Brian, who shaped Backstreet Boys in 1993 alongside Richardson, Nick Carter, A.J. McLean and Howie Dorough, remained by his son’s aspect all through his 2025 American Idol journey. When Baylee auditioned for the competitors, selecting to carry out an authentic music of his personal, Brian joined the audition to sing the music with him.
Brian Littrell’s son Baylee Littrell is saying goodbye to American Idol following his latest elimination from the fact competitors present. “My American Idol journey has come to an finish💙,” Baylee, 22, wrote by way of Instagram on Tuesday, April 22. “Thanks a lot to all that supported me this season🙏🏼 I like you all 🙌🏼 Baylee […]
Baylee additionally addressed his father’s success and subsequent fame whereas showing on the present, admitting that he felt strain to succeed himself. “Following in my dad’s footsteps is horrifying as a result of his profession to me is likely one of the most extraordinary in music historical past. Nobody can ever examine,” Baylee advised the cameras. “I keep in mind being 8 or 9 years previous they usually bought out this enormous enviornment and I acquired to open up for them. I simply had my two little songs and I got here off stage and when the fellows went on, the screams and the lights went down. I used to be simply mesmerized.”
Baylee, who made the highest 20, was booted from the competitors by judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan in the course of the first reside elimination of American Idol season 23.
Brian and Baylee Littrell in 2019 Rebecca Sapp/WireImage
Six contestants in whole have been requested to depart the present together with Baylee and Zaylie Windsor, whom Underwood, 42, likened to a younger Taylor Swift.
Baylee’s elimination was a tricky capsule to swallow for followers, who took to his Instagram feedback part to indicate their help. “They don’t know what they misplaced on the present! However we’re at all times behind you, and we is not going to allow you to go. The Baylee prepare is simply starting,” wrote one fan, whereas one other commented, “How they’ve wasted your expertise!! Higher issues are positive to come back!! Hold shining with that voice!!”
Baylee acknowledged his rising fan base in his response Instagram put up, sharing on Tuesday, “My American Idol journey has come to an finish. Thanks a lot to all that supported me this season. I like you all.”
