Dibesh Pokharel (October 24, 1997),[1] known professionally as Arthur Gunn, was a contestant on Season 18 and Season 19 of American Idol.
Season 18[]
Audition[]
Arthur auditioned in Milwaukee. He sang "Girl from the North Country" by Bob Dylan and "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?" by Creedence Clearwater Revival. All three judges voted "yes", sending him to the next round.
Hollywood Round[]
Arthur was shown in the "Singer-Songwriter" category of the Genre Challenge, alongside Julia Gargano and Marna Michele. He sang "Hard to Handle" by The Black Crowes. Afterwards, the judges told him he advanced alongside Julia. For the second round, he was briefly shown in a duet with Amber Fiedler. For his final Solo performance, he sang his own version of "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?" by Creedence Clearwater Revival. He was later placed in the same deliberation room as Jonny West, Sophia Wackerman, Franklin Boone, Makayla Phillips, Kimmy Gabriela, Francisco Martin, DeWayne Crocker Jr., Cyniah Elise, and Lauren Mascitti, where it was revealed that everyone had advanced.
Hawaii Round[]
Arthur sang "Is This Love?" by Bob Marley. Afterwards, the judges told him he did enough to become a Top 20 finalist.
This Is Me[]
Top 20[]
Arthur sang "Lovin' Machine" by Wynonie Harris. He received enough votes to become a Top 11 finalist.
Top 11[]
Arthur sang "Take Me Home, Country Roads" by John Denver. He received enough votes to become a Top 7 finalist.
Top 7[]
Arthur sang "Kiss the Girl" by Samuel E. Wright from The Little Mermaid and "Hey, Ma" by Bon Iver for Mothers' Day.
Top 5 — Finale[]
Arthur sang "I Don't Want to Be" by Gavin DeGraw and "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?" by Creedence Clearwater Revival. Arthur did not receive more votes than Just Sam, rendering him the runner-up.
Season 19[]
The Comeback[]
Arthur sang "Iris" by Goo Goo Dolls. He received enough votes to be selected to come back to the Top 10.
Top 10[]
Arthur sang "Remember Me" by Natalia Lafourcade & Miguel (from Coco). He received enough votes to advance to the Top 7.
Top 7[]
Arthur sang "In My Place" by Coldplay and "Simple Man" by Lynyrd Skynyrd. He, alongside Hunter Metts, received the lowest number of votes for that week, eliminating him from the competition.
Performances[]
| Round | Song Choice | Original Artist | Theme (if any) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auditions | "Girl from the North Country"
"Have You Ever Seen the Rain?" |
Bob Dylan
Creedence Clearwater Revival |
None | Safe |
| Hollywood Week | "Hard to Handle" | The Black Crowes | Hollywood Round 1 | Safe |
| Hollywood Week | N/A | N/A | Hollywood Round 2 | Safe |
| Hollywood Week | "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?" | Creedence Clearwater Revival | Hollywood Round 3 | Safe |
| Hawaii Round | "Is This Love?" | Bob Marley | Showcase Round | Advanced |
| Top 20 | "Lovin' Machine" | Wynonie Harris | None | Advanced |
| Top 11 | "Take Me Home, Country Roads" | John Denver | Homeward Bound | Advanced |
| Top 7 | "Kiss the Girl"
"Hey, Ma" |
Samuel E. Wright
Bon Iver |
Disney Night
Mother's Day |
Advanced |
| Top 5 | "I Don't Want to Be" "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?" |
Gavin DeGraw Creedence Clearwater Revival |
Grand Finale | Runner-up |
Trivia[]
- Arthur is originally from Nepal.
- Prior to auditioning, he released an album in his native Nepal.
- Arthur is the only contestant in American Idol history to appear in the Top 10 in two separate seasons.
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