Drag Queen Ada Vox Eliminated From "American Idol," Jurnee Advances To Top 7

Ada Vox, drag persona of Adam Sanders

"Disney Night" on American Idol did not prove to be a magical event for contestant Ada Vox, the drag persona of Adam Sanders, who has been wowing the judges all the way into the talent competition's Top 10.

Although her rendition of "Circle of Life" from the hit animated musical The Lion King was one of the best performances of the night, she couldn't garner enough support from the voting public to move on to the top seven.

“How special it is to have you on this show,” said judge Lionel Richie. “You are a movement unto yourself.”

Vox was the first drag queen to ever get this far in the competition.

“Although America might not be ready for people like those of us who are a little bit different,” Vox told HuffPost in advance of Sunday’s show, “I think it’s very important that our talents be recognized.”

In the previous round, Vox was one of the judges' "saves" from being eliminated. But in Sunday night's show, the viewers were in charge of the competition and the San Antonio-native apparently didn't inspire enough votes to advance to the next round.

I'm not an expert on drag but I do think I know talent, which Vox has served up in large portions.

I'm hoping this journey on AI helps propel the queen to a fabulous next chapter.

Disappointed but not shocked that Ada Vox was eliminated from Idol. If we weren’t ready for a woman president, there was absolutely no way we were getting a drag queen Idol.

— andrew (@andrewtcourtney) April 30, 2018

WTH American Idol! I’m pissed @AdaVox didn’t go through....The best singer on the show is gone now. Thanks America for ruining my show. Bring Ada Back!#adavox #AmericanIdol  #bringadaback #vox

— Kyle Green (@kgreen7100) April 30, 2018

This is pure talent. @AdaVox was voted off American Idol because we’re living in a Trump society. If she was a little, white, blonde girl, America would love her. Someone give Ada Vox a record deal already!! She’ll sell out arenas!! pic.twitter.com/ZgTn5Xjy4u

— Victoria Clemons (@tori__ec) April 30, 2018

There is still an out musician in the running to win the AI crown this year.

Jurnee Siani, an 18-year-old from Littleton, Colorado, has been open about her sexuality and her wife military veteran Ashley Weathers, since the beginning of the show.

Her performance of "How Far I'll Go" From Moana earned her a ticket into the top seven. It's worth noting that an out singer has never won the talent competition.

Watch Jurnee's performance below.