Popular reality competition series American Idol season 21 aired a new episode on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at 8 pm ET on ABC. It documented a brand new set of contestants participating in the next round of auditions. They put their best foot forward to impress the judges and viewers and earn a golden or platinum ticket to advance to the Hollywood Week round of the competition.On this week's episode of American Idol, Fire Wilmore took to the audition stage and delivered an impressive performance. She said that she wanted to better her life by shifting her career path and change from being a stripper to a musician.However, the judges expected more from her and couldn't advance her through. Katy then decided to give the contestant a second chance and invited her to audition in Nashville. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe hit ABC series has been on the air for over two decades and has been extremely popular amongst the audience. Season 21 of the competition has seen many talented contestants perform in front of the iconic judge trio - pop princess Katy Perry, country superstar Luke Bryan, and Oscar-winning singer/songwriter Lionel Richie.Fire Wilmore gets a second chance on American Idol Tonight's episode of American Idol saw the judges welcoming a brand new set of contestants to the audition round. While many contestants delivered impressive performances and earned their golden tickets, others fell short and failed to leave a lasting impression.Fire Wilmore's story was different. The 22 year-old Oklahoma native is a single mother to her 4-year-old daughter, Maja. The latter had joined the judges to see her mother audition for the competition. Ahead of her performance, the contestant reflected on her life and the hardships she's had to face.The American Idol hopeful was 18 when she got pregnant. In a confessional, she said:"I never expected to be alone or pregnant at the age of 18, but I was so happy. I forgot about everything else in my life. All I could think about was...I didn't want to see her [Maja] struggle. I didn't want her to live the life that I had in any shape, way or form."Speaking to the judges, Fire Wilmore said that she had a "crazy story." The contestant was part of a big family but because her mother struggled with addiction, she was put into state custody where she had to battle several hardships.The American Idol contestant then detailed her journey of being a single mother, stating that "the world's not designed for single moms to be successful," so she pursued a path that could feed her and her daughter. Fire pledged to do better and make a career in music to give the mother-daughter a better life.For her audition, the singer performed Bruno Mars' Talking To The Moon. Throughout the performance, Katy kept giving her suggestions on her notes, following which the contestant delivered them perfectly.American Idol@AmericanIdolWe'll see you next Sunday night for @imfireofficial's second chance audition. #IDOL13327We'll see you next Sunday night for @imfireofficial's second chance audition. #IDOL https://t.co/bOA1IDn7WmWhile Luke realized that the American Idol contestant had been through a difficult period in her life, he said that Fire's audition wasn't as good as he was hoping. The judges felt that she didn't have "enough fire" in the audition, which left her extremely emotional. Katy, however, felt that the singer had potential but it wasn't "worked out yet."By then, her daughter Maja came with a golden ticket and tried to hand it over to her mother. Fire asked her to put it back. Katy Perry then walked towards the contestant and gave her a second chance, and said:"Got a little something for you. We're gonna be in Nashville in about a month and I'm gonna give you a second chance. That's where you're gonna show us what the Fire is. I know you didn't name yourself that for nothing. You deserve a second chance."The American Idol judge then hugged Fire and the contestant promised to give it her all to prove her mettle in the Nashville audition, which will air next week.Fans react to Fire's audition on American IdolFans took to social media and were left emotional at Fire's audition. They thanked Katy for giving her a second chance. Check out what they have to say.christine | MARY DAY@ainsleyhcyesWHY ARE WE DOING THIS TO FIRE #AmericanIdol41WHY ARE WE DOING THIS TO FIRE #AmericanIdol https://t.co/r5D1MT2V1gDavid Lartey@DLartey94Fire's story may be dim, but her strength is resilient. #AmericanIdol102Fire's story may be dim, but her strength is resilient. #AmericanIdolLibsLikeMe@DaniScotchIrishOk #AmericanIdol FIRE! I’m crying! Give our Native American sis some LOVE and send her to Hollywood from Nashville!41Ok #AmericanIdol FIRE! I’m crying! Give our Native American sis some LOVE and send her to Hollywood from Nashville!Meowza 🐈@whitney_catI hope Fire has a bright future #AmericanIdol4I hope Fire has a bright future #AmericanIdolAlexander@aalleexx101Heartbreaking when he daughter went to get a ticket I'm glad Fire was given another chance. I'm looking forward to seeing her come back and give it her last shot. I do think she has a really good voice #AmericanIdol #Idol5Heartbreaking when he daughter went to get a ticket 😭 I'm glad Fire was given another chance. I'm looking forward to seeing her come back and give it her last shot. I do think she has a really good voice #AmericanIdol #IdolRobert Anton@SoUWanaBaSingerFire welling up with emotion had me ready to break. She controlled that tone and kept the breath flowing, singing for her life. So sweet and pretty. #AmericanIdol #IdolAuditions5Fire welling up with emotion had me ready to break. She controlled that tone and kept the breath flowing, singing for her life. So sweet and pretty. #AmericanIdol #IdolAuditionsNicholas_Sye@NicholasSye1This is an incredible performance by fire, This is one of my favorite performances of the night during her audition #AmericanIdol .4This is an incredible performance by fire, This is one of my favorite performances of the night during her audition #AmericanIdol .Cindy H@MzCindy81It made me sad when Fire's daughter went and got that golden ticket to give to her mom. #AmericanIdol7It made me sad when Fire's daughter went and got that golden ticket to give to her mom. #AmericanIdolMel@MugsyMelFire, I believe in you. You can nail this second chance in Nashville. You will find a way! God bless you & your beautiful daughter. 🏻 #AmericanIdol3Fire, I believe in you. You can nail this second chance in Nashville. You will find a way! God bless you & your beautiful daughter. 🙏🏻❤️ #AmericanIdolDavid Lartey@DLartey94No doubt Fire's definitely getting a second shot at Hollywood. #AmericanIdol1No doubt Fire's definitely getting a second shot at Hollywood. #AmericanIdolDaniel@aarlihn"The world's not designed for single-mothers to be sucessful." - Fire @ImFireOfficial @AmericanIdol #GMBML #IDOL #AmericanIdol1"The world's not designed for single-mothers to be sucessful." - Fire ♥️ @ImFireOfficial @AmericanIdol #GMBML #IDOL #AmericanIdoldN Street@dNstreeeetListened to that girl sing just now her american idol audition. Fire is one of the best I heard in that shows auditions today. What a story. What a voice. What a singer from the heart. I hope she aces her 2nd chance in Nashville!4Listened to that girl sing just now her american idol audition. Fire is one of the best I heard in that shows auditions today. What a story. What a voice. What a singer from the heart. I hope she aces her 2nd chance in Nashville!Daniel@aarlihnI LOVE that Fire is a stripper – to take care of her daughter + wants to change her life. Things can get better. @ImFireOfficial @AmericanIdol #GMBML #WTYSLS #IDOL #AmericanIdolI LOVE that Fire is a stripper – to take care of her daughter + wants to change her life. Things can get better. ☀️ @ImFireOfficial @AmericanIdol #GMBML #WTYSLS #IDOL #AmericanIdoldN Street@dNstreeeetI believe that fire is gonna be our next American Idol winner! 100%. You know a champion when you see one.I believe that fire is gonna be our next American Idol winner! 100%. You know a champion when you see one.Laura@lauras_living@AmericanIdol @imfireofficial I am still crying over Fire's audition! I am just praying someone coaches her, and she does well in Nashville. If not on American Idol, I just want her to have a chance at life with her daughter. #PrayingForFire3@AmericanIdol @imfireofficial I am still crying over Fire's audition! I am just praying someone coaches her, and she does well in Nashville. If not on American Idol, I just want her to have a chance at life with her daughter. #PrayingForFireSeason 21 of American Idol has seen many iconic performances. As the installment progresses, many other hopefuls will take to the stage and deliver impressive auditions to earn their tickets. Viewers will have to stay tuned to see which contestant takes it all the way to the end.Don't forget to tune in to a brand new episode of American Idol next Sunday, March 26, 2023, at 8 pm ET on ABC.