Arthur Gunn entitled 1st runner up in American Idol

Dibesh Pokharel who goes by the stage name Arthur Gunn became the first runner up in the recent ABC’s “American Idol”.

This young artist aged 22 originates from Nepal and currently living in Wichita, Kansas for 6 years. Arthur started receiving attention from around the globe since he gave his auditions.

Recently after being in the top 7 in the last week, Arthur managed to get to the top 5 and then top 2 as revealed by the host Ryan Seacrest.

Sketch of Arthur Gunn by Artist Sanim KC

In the finale, he had performed “Have You Ever Seen The Rain” by Creedence Clearwater Revival and ‘I Don’t Want To Be’ by Gavin DeGraw. Judge Luke Bryan also admired the young artist since the beginning of the season. He said, “You’re authentic. If there are any more like you in Kathmandu, please get on the phone and call them and tell them to come out next year.”

Aside from Arthur Gunn, Just Sam was announced the winner of Americal Idol after counting real-time votes on Sunday night’s finale voting and final round of the show.