What began as an “American Idol” contestant’s medical emergency turned into an emotional performance that brought judge Katy Perry to tears.
During Monday’s episode of the reality singing competition, 17-year-old contestant Makayla Brownlee took the stage to sing a cover of Kacey Musgraves’ “Rainbow” when it quickly became apparent that something was wrong.The Wellington, Kansas, woman’s speech seemed to be labored while she was introducing the song.
When it came time for her to sing, she abruptly turned and struggled to walk off the stage. The contestant collapsed just offstage, where crew members and EMTs quickly tended to her.