It’s Instagram “Idol”.
Wyatt Pike has released his first song on the social media platform less than a week after leaving “American Idol,” a shocking move considering he was named in the top 12.
Pike, a self-proclaimed 20-year-old “boy” from Park City, Utah, released the original song “Friday Nights,” Monday, just hours before the competition’s program aired on ABC.
“As promised, here’s a video of my‘ Friday Nights ’tune,” he wrote. “Yesterday I had fun filming this for you guys, I hope you enjoy it! “Friday Nights” is available on all streaming platforms. “
Representatives from Pike and “American Idol” did not return The Post’s request for comment.
Fans seem to love the heavy acoustic guitar song, calling it “talent” and sharing heart emojis.
The new release of the song comes after host Ryan Seacrest gives the ambiguous news that Pike would no longer compete on the show.
“Before I get to the results, I have to tell you that finalist Wyatt Pike will not be competing in the competition,” said Seacrest, 46. “He had to give up, but we wish him all the best, okay?”
A spokesman for “American Idol” confirmed to The Post last week that Pike had left the show for “personal reasons,” but a privileged member claimed that “Wyatt could not continue.”
Pike, however, doubled down on Instagram, setting aside what reps said was his reason for leaving the show.
“I had to leave the @AmericanIdol competition for personal reasons, but I’m very grateful to play music for the rest of my life,” Pike posted on Instagram on Wednesday. “Competing contestants: you miss them all, good luck!”
The mysterious early exit came after the young performer’s moments of stoppage time, when Pike surprised the judges ’court with his confident rendition of Kings of Leon’s 2008 hit“ Use Somebody ”.
Lionel Richie, 71, said Pike had “a style on stage that we like to see” and predicted he was heading for “something big.” Katy Perry, 36, said she had “a bit of an angle in this competition [because] you are a real singer-writer “.
After his departure, Pike shared with fans a photo of his hometown in Utah. “Something to feel this through home,” he wrote. “Grateful for the roller coaster I’m on today.”