Overview
- American Idol’s Top 5 mentoring segment with Jackson aired Monday, and many viewers said he looked thin, frail, and stayed seated in meetings.
- Some commenters said his voice sounded hoarse or that he struggled to speak during the clips.
- Supporters urged patience and posted praise, with some reminding fellow fans of his past health disclosures.
- Reports cite his type 2 diabetes diagnosis and a 2003 gastric bypass that led to a loss of more than 100 pounds.
- Outlets also note a 2019 spinal surgery and that neither Jackson nor ABC has offered a new health update.