Chayce Beckham Crowned Winner of American Idol 2021

Yet Another White Guy with a Guitar

Chayce Beckham Wins Over More Diverse Talent

During Sunday night's American Idol grand finale, Chayce Beckham was crowned as this season's winner, continuing the show's trend of awarding White Guys With Guitars over more diverse talent.

Beckham, who hails from Apple Valley, California, defeated runner-up Willie Spence and third-place finisher Grace Kinstler in a closely contested finale.

The 24-year-old singer-songwriter impressed the judges and viewers alike with his soulful vocals and heartfelt performances throughout the season. However, his victory has sparked some debate among fans, who argue that more talented and deserving contestants were overlooked.

This marks the third time in a row that a White Guy With a Guitar has won American Idol. In 2019, Alejandro Aranda took home the title, followed by Laine Hardy in 2020.

The show's track record of crowning White Guys With Guitars has been criticized by some as being stale and lacking in diversity. Critics argue that the show needs to do a better job of showcasing and rewarding talent from a wider range of backgrounds.

Despite the criticism, American Idol remains one of the most popular singing competition shows on television. The show's 20th season concluded with a star-studded finale that featured performances from Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Chayce Beckham himself.