Francisco Martin looks back on ‘American Idol’ journey with a smile

Francisco Martin did the country proud by finishing in the Top 5 on the 18th season of "American Idol," but his journey is far from over.

The Filipino-American singer posted a wide-smiled selfie after leaving the competition, saying: “This is not the end but only a chapter that has come to a beautiful close."

 

 

 

 

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Welp. It’s been a journey. A ride. And an amazing experience overall. Still, I’ve got this smile on my face. I’ve grown so much as a human and as an artist throughout these past few months and I’ll never forget that. I’ve met a great deal of life long friends, unforgettable memories and have gained the support of all you beautiful souls. As a person dealing with anxiety, you’ve all accepted me for who I truly am and have supported me throughout all of it. Jeez I’m just so in love with all of you. To be able to have inspired many of you to follow their dreams is something I never thought would’ve happen in a million years. From the bottom of my heart, wherever you are, thank you so much. This is not the end but only a chapter that has come to a beautiful close. Thank you for riding alongside me on this journey. And a big thank you to American Idol for changing my life in ways I could never forget. Hope you’re ready to travel with me onto the next chapter in life. There’s a ton of room, don’t be shy. Grab a seat (if you’d like to) :-) See you soon loves. x

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May 17, 2020 at 9:16pm PDT

Martin wrote a long and heartfelt caption thanking his American Idol family for an "amazing experience," as well as his supporters who stood by his side throughout the competition.

“Still, I’ve got this smile on my face. I’ve grown so much as a human and as an artist throughout these few past months and I’ll never forget that. I’ve met a great deal of life-long friends, unforgettable memories and have gained the support of all you beautiful souls,” he said.

Nineteen-year-old Martin has been wowing the judges since Day One when he sang "Alaska" by Maggie Rogers in the auditions.

The talented young singer continued to blaze through the competition, up to his soulful performance in the finale.

On his Instagram post, Martin expresses great excitement for the days ahead.

“This is not the end but only a chapter that has come to a beautiful close,” he wrote.

“Thank you for riding alongside me on this journey. And a big thank you to American Idol for changing my life in ways I could never forget. Hope you’re ready to travel with me onto the next chapter in life. There’s a ton of room, don’t be shy. Grab a seat (if you’d like to). See you soon loves,” he added. — Margaret Claire Layug/LA, GMA News