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\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n American Idol<\/strong><\/a><\/em>\u2018s Top 26 performed this week at the Disney Aulani Resort in Hawaii and one contestant appeared as a surprise to viewers at home.<\/p>\n All but one of the Top 26 contestants were revealed during last week\u2019s episodes<\/a> and we thought the judges were just saving the final contestant for a special moment.<\/p>\n It turns out, one contestant dropped out and then fan fave Paige Anne<\/strong> became a replacement<\/a>.<\/p>\n The contestant who dropped out must have made his decision before the season started airing because his audition never aired on the show, clearly meaning the producers had time to edit him out. So, who was this mystery contestant? He actually has a very famous father!<\/p>\n Keep reading to find out more\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Beckett Rex<\/strong><\/p>\n Beckett Rex<\/strong><\/a> is the contestant who dropped out of the competition, according to MJsBigBlog<\/a>.<\/p>\n You can see Beckett<\/strong> in the group photo that was taken of the Top 26 contestants right after they learned their fate during Hollywood Week. <\/p>\n Beckett<\/strong> is an 18-year-old singer-songwriter who is the son of Golden Globe-nominated actor Malcolm McDowell<\/strong><\/a>, who is best known for his work in A Clockwork Orange<\/em> and Halloween<\/em>. <\/p>\n Beckett<\/strong> is the brother-in-law of actress Lily Collins<\/strong><\/a>, who is married to his half-brother Charlie McDowell<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Watch the music video for Beckett<\/strong>\u2018s new song \u201cWildfire\u201d below!<\/p>\n \n