Popular reality competition series American Idol season 23 aired a brand new episode on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at 8 pm ET on ABC. It documented the final batch of contestants participating in the last round of auditions. They performed their best to impress judges and viewers. Participants also hoped to earn a golden or platinum ticket to advance to the Hollywood Week round of the competition.On this week's episode of American Idol, Kaya Stewart was accompanied by her father Dave Stewart, a popular musician and record producer who was part of the group Eurythmics.While the contestant impressed the judges and received a golden ticket, fans were not too keen on her performance and felt that the judges only sent her forward because she was the daughter of a popular singer. One tweeted:Lindaama 🌈 🇺🇦@LindaAmaSo the judges are friends with the father of @MissKaya and she already has an album out. Not fair to other contestants. #AmericanIdol21So the judges are friends with the father of @MissKaya and she already has an album out. Not fair to other contestants. #AmericanIdolKaya Steawart gets a golden ticket on American IdolTonight's episode of American Idol saw the contestants getting ready for the final round of auditions and trying to impress the judges one last time. They wanted to give their best so that they could earn the final set of golden tickets and one last platinum ticket to advance to the Hollywood Week round. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostAmong the contestants was Kaya Stewart, who was accompanied by her father and Eurythmics member Dave Stewart. As Kaya made her way to the stage, Dave also entered with his guitar, surprising the judges. They wondered what the popular record producer was doing on the set of a reality singing competition.The American Idol contestant then revealed that Dave Stewart was her father and reflected on her bond with him. Kaya noted how music had been a part of her life even before she was born and how she used to accompany her father on all of his tours.Lionel Richie revealed that he and Dave Stewart were both inducted together into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame together in 2022. Katy Perry asked Kaya whether it was the right choice for her to be on the show, given the connections she has with the musician being her father.The American Idol contestant explained that she wanted to pave her own path and make music. Lionel called the show "a creative destination for artists." For her audition, Kaya sang an original song, This Tattoo, which she co-wrote with her father. The judges were seemingly impressed by her performance and gave her a standing ovation.Lionel Richie applauded Kaya for her courage to audition on the show. He further said:"I love the tone of your voice..And you're an artist, you really are an artist."Kaya Stewart@MissKayamy baby (actually used to be @DaveStewart til i stole it)171my baby 🎸(actually used to be @DaveStewart til i stole it) https://t.co/F0RODxdgMWWhile fellow American Idol judge Luke Bryan noted that it was a tricky competition, he felt Kaya was "worthy to go jump in the midst of all this." He felt it was evident that the contestant had grown "up and around the stage." The judge also looked forward to more songs from the singer.Katy Perry conveyed to the contestant that they were going to push her further because she had the potential and was also aware of the business. The judges then gave their approval and handed her the golden ticket.Fans react to Kaya Stewart getting the golden ticket on American IdolFans took to social media to express their views. They felt that Kaya wasn't as impressive and only got the ticket because she was Dave Stewart's daughter.john smithneil@JSmithneilkaya having famous parent means you wont go far on show #AmericanIdolkaya having famous parent means you wont go far on show #AmericanIdolSteve Kl@SteveK31901#AmericanIdol Dave Stewart's daughter?? Isn't that like a ringer ? A professional amateur?4#AmericanIdol Dave Stewart's daughter?? Isn't that like a ringer ? A professional amateur?Luke Everhart🥋@LukeEverhart1@beemergirl07 No idea who Dave Stewart is but since he's a big name in Lionel Richie's era it's a good thing he showed up with his daughter because... I don't think she'd get a yes if she was a random with that performance #AmericanIdol4@beemergirl07 No idea who Dave Stewart is but since he's a big name in Lionel Richie's era it's a good thing he showed up with his daughter because... 😒I don't think she'd get a yes if she was a random with that performance #AmericanIdolKristina Black@72GymMomKaya and Fire were both hard No's for me.Nice girls, but way too pitchy and weak for me. Guess that's why I'm not a judge #AmericanIdolKaya and Fire were both hard No's for me.Nice girls, but way too pitchy and weak for me. Guess that's why I'm not a judge 😅#AmericanIdolErika Murray@erikamurr1894Okay so why didn’t Kaya’s dad just use his connections. Why did she come onto American idol? I know I’m not the only one thinking it…. 🤪 #AmericanIdol2Okay so why didn’t Kaya’s dad just use his connections. Why did she come onto American idol? I know I’m not the only one thinking it…. 🤪 #AmericanIdolLibsLikeMe@DaniScotchIrish#AmericanIdol these kids of successful musicians are already in the business with contacts only normal people could dream of. I think it’s a bit like Trump’s putting his spawn in the White House. Is this really fair? No. #Disappointing1#AmericanIdol these kids of successful musicians are already in the business with contacts only normal people could dream of. I think it’s a bit like Trump’s putting his spawn in the White House. Is this really fair? No. #DisappointingSome fans felt that the judges knew Dave Stewart well and were thus obligated to give a golden ticket to Kaya.Spiritual Dante@SpiritualDante4I bet the judges had to say yes because she was the daughter of Dave Stewart Not saying the girl can’t sing but it’s like the judges couldn’t say anything bad that could’ve helped her in the long run 🤷🏽‍♂️ because he was there.#AmericanIdolI bet the judges had to say yes because she was the daughter of Dave Stewart 😭😭😭Not saying the girl can’t sing but it’s like the judges couldn’t say anything bad that could’ve helped her in the long run 🤷🏽‍♂️ because he was there.#AmericanIdolEnvy 🦇@SyriusEnvyAs if they were gonna say no to some nepo baby #AmericanIdol21As if they were gonna say no to some nepo baby #AmericanIdolOmar Gobby@tlumacz822Come on....did anyone really think they would have told a member of the RRHOF that his kid couldn't go to Hollywood?#AmericanIdol2Come on....did anyone really think they would have told a member of the RRHOF that his kid couldn't go to Hollywood?#AmericanIdol#LTB@_shawtyririLike this girl not even good that just went!!! And they giving standing ovations like pleaseeeee #AmericanIdol3Like this girl not even good that just went!!! And they giving standing ovations like pleaseeeee 😂 #AmericanIdolKaya Stewart ends up quitting American IdolDuring the Hollywood Week round of performances, Kaya Stewart paired up with Fire Wilmore for a performance. While everything seemed good in the beginning, things quickly turned south after Kaya fell sick on the day of the performance. She ran a high fever and even forgot the words to the song because of lack of practice.As she took to the stage with Fire, the contestant revealed she wouldn't be able to perform in front of the judges. She said:“I have been trying to push myself and keep going. During this performance I got to work with Fire and it was such a great experience. She’s so talented, so incredible and we bonded so much, but I realized I wasn’t able to give 100 percent.”Kaya eventually left the stage in tears. This marked her official exit from American Idol season 21.Season 21 of American Idol has seen a lot of talent this year. As the installment progresses, the contestants will have to go through even more difficult challenges that will test their musical abilities and push them to their limits. Viewers will have to stay tuned to witness what's more to come this season.Don't forget to tune in to a brand new episode of American Idol next Sunday, April 2, 2023, at 8 pm ET on ABC.