Lola did things quite differently.

Now, both Baylee and Lola are in the Idol Arena for Hollywood Week.

They are pursuing their dreams.

Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Ryan Seacrest, and Lionel Richie celebrate the Idol Arena on ‘American Idol’ Season 23.

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Then there is Baylee, who is dad-free with Ryan Seacrest.

It allows him to just be himself without his legacy tagging along and bogging down his journey.

WhileBrian Littrelland his wife are proudly watching their son from the rafters, he’s not pulling focus.

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The judges were impressed, as they should be, withCarrie Underwoodnoting just how good he is.

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Though she wasn’t helping her cause.

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The hero in this story?

He is there to make it on his own and carve his path.

Combining their stories was unfair to both young singers.

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They couldnt be more different in how they were presented.

Or even double down on the commentary.

This is reality television, it comes with the territory.

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Lola Bonfiglio, sadly, had herAmerican Idoljourney cut short.

Baylee Littrells journey continues on.The legacy chapter onAmerican IdolSeason 23 has been closed.For now.

Heres hoping they never make mention of the Backstreet Boys for the rest of the season.

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