{"id":22867,"date":"2026-05-04T07:45:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T07:45:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=22867"},"modified":"2026-05-04T07:45:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T07:45:35","slug":"after-their-heart-wrenching-elimination-from-the-stage-brooks-and-rae-have-dropped-a-bombshell-about-their-life-behind-the-cameras-the-american-idol-couple-has-of","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=22867","title":{"rendered":"After their \u201cheart-wrenching\u201d elimination from the stage, Brooks and Rae have dropped a \u201cbombshell\u201d about their life behind the cameras. The American Idol couple has officially broken their silence, confirming their \u201cunseen\u201d bond is stronger than ever!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>American Idol Season 24 contestants Brooks and Rae appear to still be going strong after Brooks was eliminated from the competition during this week\u2019s show. The couple hard launched their relationship on the show\u2019s stage earlier this month.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/american-idol-rae-brooks-top-7-performance-reaction-1014x570.jpg\" alt=\"American Idol's Brooks and Rae Reunite After His Elimination: Photo\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed\"><\/div>\n<p>Earlier this month, singer Rae was eliminated from the American Idol Season 24 competition during Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame Night. The following week, Rae returned to the show\u2019s stage for Disney Night, as she hard launched her relationship with fellow contestant Brooks.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\"><\/div>\n<p>Unfortunately, Brooks was eliminated during this week\u2019s episode, during which he dedicated his performance of \u201cShe Will Be Loved\u201d by Maroon 5 to Rae. Based on social media posts, the couple is still going strong after both of their eliminations.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49655 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/spotlightfocus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Just-days-after-elimination-American-Idols-Brooks-Rosser-shares-his-true-feelings-about-the-Top-7-results-and-reunites-with-Rae.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 813px) 100vw, 813px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spotlightfocus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Just-days-after-elimination-American-Idols-Brooks-Rosser-shares-his-true-feelings-about-the-Top-7-results-and-reunites-with-Rae.jpg 813w, https:\/\/spotlightfocus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Just-days-after-elimination-American-Idols-Brooks-Rosser-shares-his-true-feelings-about-the-Top-7-results-and-reunites-with-Rae-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spotlightfocus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Just-days-after-elimination-American-Idols-Brooks-Rosser-shares-his-true-feelings-about-the-Top-7-results-and-reunites-with-Rae-768x415.jpg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"813\" height=\"439\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed\"><\/div>\n<p>Brooks posted a black and white photo of himself and Rae on his Instagram stories. Rae also posted a cute photo of the two of them on her own stories, along with a few snaps of her with other people in her life. She captioned the post, \u201cppl I love.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-0\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DXzmD_dEZE_\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fspotlightfocus.com&amp;rp=%2Fthawashington%2Fbrooks-and-rae-from-american-idol-still-going-strong-after-the-show-as-fans-share-different-thoughts%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwY2xjawRj0nZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE4Z0JveGZyUWc3NUVzR2o0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMj#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A12661.799999999814%2C%22ls%22%3A5422.799999999814%2C%22le%22%3A12633.19999999972%7D\" height=\"1049\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-origwidth=\"\" data-origheight=\"1049\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What Do Fans Think of Their Relationship?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/american-idol-rae-boyd-interview-brooks-relationship-1014x570.jpg\" alt=\"American Idol's Rae Talks First Meeting Brooks and More Romance Details (Exclusive)\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A fan on the American Idol subreddit posted the photo of Brooks and Rae from Instagram, calling them \u201ccuties.\u201d Other fans chimed in to share their thoughts on the couple, with one person writing, \u201cThey actually do make such a sweet lovely couple. I wish them all the best for a happy healthy relationship.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Another fan wrote, \u201cLove them both so much.\u201d While someone else commented that they thought Brooks looked \u201cuncomfortable\u201d in the photo, the original poster responded, \u201cI think he looks relaxed and happy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/3776tK2aVHdMcC4H1yj1Iw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTY0MDtoPTk2MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_people_articles_471\/83f34a31ee1a9551033e2c74427f39b5\" alt=\"American Idol \u201dReveals Contestants Brooks Rosser and Rae Boyd Are Dating During Disney Night - AOL\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Other commenters shared their disappointment that Rae in particular was eliminated from the competition, with one fan writing, \u201cI dont see how she isn\u2019t in the top 5. All of her performances were pretty much flawless and she could work the stage.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>American Idol Season 24 contestants Brooks and Rae appear to still be going strong after Brooks was eliminated from the competition during this week\u2019s show. 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