https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2021/04/12/american-idol-wyatt-pike-drops-out/

“Before we get to the results, I have to tell you that finalist Wyatt Pike will not be competing in the competition. He had to drop out,” Seacrest said on Monday's show. “But we wish him the very best.” Seacrest offered no further explanation, but a spokesperson said: “Wyatt could not continue due to personal reasons, and we cannot comment further.”

American Idol's Wyatt Pike confirms he left the show for "personal reasons" (https://www.instagram.com/p/CNqSOSbFHTZ/)

"I had to leave the @AmericanIdol competition for personal reasons but am so thankful I get to play music for the rest of my life," Pike wrote on Instagram two days after his surprise exit. "Fellow contestants - miss you all, good luck! Thank you to everyone for your support… do stick around for more musical things soon!"

Luke Bryan's wife shoots down rumor that Wyatt Pike left American Idol due to an altercation with her husband (https://www.eonline.com/news/1260418/luke-bryans-wife-caroline-addresses-rumor-that-a-fight-caused-wyatt-pikes-american-idol-exit)

Idol fans created the conspiracy theory that Pike left the ABC reality show because he injured Bryan, who as a result had to sit out last week's live show while lying that he tested positive for coronavirus. Bryan's wife, Caroline, addressed the rumor in a TikTok comment, saying last week: "Trust me, he has COVID. I kinda wish there was a fight. I'm sick of taking care of kids alone and sanitizing. I'm peeing Lysol!!!"