Deonte Baker was a contestant on Season 16 of American Idol.
Audition[]
Deonte's audition was not fully televised, but Ryan mentioned during his stay in Hollywood that he auditioned in Nashville.
Hollywood Round[]
Deonte was shown in a group called "Superdope Hotness" along with Milo Sposato, Dennis Lorenzo, William Casanova and Aname' Rose singing "Love Yourself" by Justin Bieber. Everyone in his group advanced. He was later shown in the Solo Rounds singing "Too Good at Goodbyes" by Sam Smith. Afterwards, he was placed in the same holding room as Crystal Alicea, Brandon Elder, Gabbii Jones and Genavieve Linkowski. Everyone in their room was eliminated.