American Idol fans cringe over 'irresponsible' and 'hazardous' moment during finalist Megan Danielle's homecoming

AMERICAN Idol fans have cringed over a hazardous moment during finalist Megan Danielle's homecoming.

The 19-year-old singer visited her hometown of Douglasville, Georgia, during the show's season finale on Sunday night.

Megan visited the restaurant she used to work at before going back to her high school.

The teen beamed as hundreds of her supporters lined up outside the school holding red and black balloons.

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The crowd then released the balloons, sending them soaring over the Georgia skyline.

Viewers pointed out how harmful plastic balloons are to the environment and slammed American Idol producers for airing the scene.

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One wrote on Reddit: "Anyone else annoyed that they released balloons during Megan’s homecoming?

"This is 2023 and it has been established that loose balloons create an environmental hazard. I thought this was common knowledge?"

Another added: "Yes, I cringed hard when I saw that. Idol producers could have at least opted not to show it, so as not to promote it as a way to celebrate."

A third posted: "Yes I cringed at the thought, too. So irresponsible."

Megan was one of the top three competitors in the Season 21 finale alongside Iam Tongi and Colin Stough.

A day before the finale, she clapped back at a fan who claimed top five finalist Wé Ani should have been in the top three over Megan.

American Idol posted a photo of Megan standing in front of a plane on her hometown visit.

It was captioned: "Back to those country roads! The race is on for Georgia girl Megan Danielle one more time on Sunday’s Season 21 Grand Finale."

One Idol fan commented: "We Ani should be in the top three - sorry but she is 10x the singer that Megan is!"

Another added: "That’s ok, Jennifer Hudson finished 7th and she’s a Grammy and Oscar winner - proof the best don’t always win! The real test is will you hear about any of these 3 next year??"

To that, Megan responded: "I try my best. Thank you :)"

She first wowed judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan at her audition with her cover of You Say by Lauren Daigle.

But it was her Disney performances of You Can’t Stop the Girl from Maleficent: Mistress of Evil and Carried Me With You from Onward that got her into the Top three.

The teen was beaten by Hawaii native Iam Tongi, who took home the crown on Sunday night.