{"id":22586,"date":"2026-05-01T13:28:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T13:28:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=22586"},"modified":"2026-05-01T13:28:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T13:28:32","slug":"just-days-after-elimination-american-idols-brooks-rosser-shares-his-true-feelings-about-the-top-7-results-and-reunites-with-rae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=22586","title":{"rendered":"Just days after elimination, American Idol\u2019s Brooks Rosser shares his true feelings about the Top 7 results and reunites with Rae"},"content":{"rendered":"

Just days after his emotional elimination from American Idol Season 24, Brooks Rosser is looking back on his journey with gratitude and looking ahead to one more big return to the Idol stage.<\/p>\n

After being sent home during the April 27 Top 7 episode alongside Daniel Stallworth, Brooks opened up about his true feelings regarding the results, admitting he never expected to make it as far as he did in the competition.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI did not think I would make it this far,\u201d Brooks shared during an appearance on the official American Idol podcast with Danielle Fishel. \u201cI was so surprised I even got the golden ticket, so I\u2019m just so happy I made it this far. It\u2019s been such a good journey.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"American<\/p>\n

Rather than focusing on disappointment, Brooks said he left the competition feeling proud of himself and grateful for the support he received from both the judges and his fellow contestants.
\n\u201cI\u2019m so proud of myself for how far I came,\u201d he said. \u201cI love that the judges are so supportive, on and off camera. They all just gave me a hug and said, \u2018This is not the end at all.\u2019 It\u2019s awesome that they said that.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\"Brooks<\/p>\n

Although his journey as a competitor has ended, Brooks is not done with American Idol just yet. He confirmed that he will be heading back to Los Angeles on May 11 for the Season 24 finale, where previously eliminated contestants will return to perform as America crowns its next winner.<\/p>\n

And he will not be making that trip alone.<\/p>\n

\"Jim<\/p>\n

Brooks will reunite in Los Angeles with girlfriend and fellow former contestant Rae Boyd, who was eliminated earlier in the season after her Top 11 performance on April 13. The pair, who officially confirmed their romance during the April 20 episode, have quickly become one of the most talked-about couples of the season.<\/p>\n

Just days after Brooks\u2019 elimination, the two reunited back home in Maryland, where they are both from. Brooks shared a sweet photo from their recent date night on his Instagram Story, showing the couple smiling together after the intense competition schedule.<\/p>\n

Rae later reposted the image on her own Story and captioned it simply, \u201cNight out :).\u201d<\/p>\n

Their reunion came shortly after Rae had emotionally supported Brooks from afar during his final live performances. While she was not in the studio audience for the April 27 episode, she watched from a local watch party in Maryland as Brooks performed \u201cLove Story\u201d by Taylor Swift and \u201cShe Will Be Loved\u201d by Maroon 5.<\/p>\n

\"American<\/p>\n

After watching him perform, Rae shared her feelings online, writing, \u201cI love him so much. I have no words.\u201d<\/p>\n

Brooks also made sure Rae was part of his final Idol moments. In his pre-taped package before performing \u201cShe Will Be Loved,\u201d he gave her a heartfelt shout-out, saying, \u201cI hope Rae feels loved,\u201d while also revealing that the couple had already said \u201cI love you\u201d to each other.<\/p>\n

Their relationship first began quietly after auditions and Hollywood Week were filmed in Maryland last fall. Although they kept things private for months, Rae surprised Brooks on stage during the April 20 episode and famously declared, \u201cThe princess is here to claim her prince!\u201d officially confirming their romance to viewers.<\/p>\n

\"American<\/p>\n

Now, with both of them preparing to return for the finale and focusing on life after the show, Brooks and Rae are embracing both their careers and their relationship beyond the competition.<\/p>\n

As Rae previously shared, they are simply looking forward to \u201cbeing in a normal relationship\u201d and continuing to support each other while chasing their music dreams.<\/p>\n

For Brooks, leaving American Idol may have ended one chapter but with Rae by his side and one final performance still ahead, the next chapter may be even bigger.<\/p>\n

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