Caleb Kennedy of the hit singing competition "American Idol" exits the show because of an old controversial video of him resurfaced and was shared on the internet.

On the video, which we'll not be showing because of Kennedy's age at the time, he was seen seating beside someone wearing what appears to be a Klu Klux Klan hood.

Kennedy has then released a statement on Instagram about the controversial situation.

"Hey y'all, this is gonna be a bit of a surprise, but I am no longer gonna be on American Idol. There was a video that surfaced on the internet and it displayed actions that were not meant to be taken in that way. I was younger and did not think about the actions, but that's not an excuse." He wrote on the post (See the full statement below)

 

"You will be missed! I have been voting for you from the beginning,I was hoping you would be the winner!!" one fan commented. "Sorry to hear that. I haven't seen it, but people need to remember you're still just a kid. I'm sure they weren't mature and politically correct at a young age either. Times change man. I know you've already got your foot in the door she will make it far. Good luck!" Another one stated.

Caleb was a fan favorite of the show, he made it to the top 5.

The singer has then returned to his hometown Spartanburg, North Carolina and is not expected to return at next week's episode.

READ ALSO: Queen Elizabeth II Dead Announced GMB Host By Mistake