Kennedy's apology, via Instagram, states that he "was younger and did not think about the actions, but that's not an excuse". The 16 year old country singer has been a fan favorite for his risk taking and original songwriting. The show will now continue with a final four rather than final five as we get closer to announcing a winner.

Caleb's mother, Anita Guy, told her local paper that, "This video was taken after Caleb had watched the movie 'The Strangers: Prey at Night' and they were imitating those characters. It had nothing to do with the Ku Klux Klan, but I know that's how it looks. Caleb doesn't have a racist bone in his body. He loves everyone and has friends of all races."