On Monday night's "Iconic Idol Moments" episode of American Idol, viewers were shocked and outraged when Filo was eliminated in the Top 12. The 23-year-old singer from Dublin, Calif. was an early favorite to win the competition after claiming the platinum ticket on New Year's Eve.

James Taylor mentored the "American Idol" Top 14 as they sang iconic Rock & Roll Hall of Fame artists' tracks. Here's how Stockton alum Filo fared.

Season 23 of American Idol is in full swing, and Filo is one of the contestants who’s managed to stand out week after week. Filo received one of this season’s three platinum tickets, so he made an impression on judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood from the start.