'American Idol' Alum Syesha Mercado Loses Custody of 2nd Child Just 5 Months After Her 1st: 'Legally Kidnapped'

American Idolalum Syesha Mercado and partner Tyron Deener have lost custody of their newborn daughter following a roadside safety check in Florida on Wednesday. Deener and Mercado recorded this week’s police encounter on Instagram, writing: “THEY TOOK OUR BABY AGAIN!” The traffic stop was reportedly a surprise to the couple, as they had asked that all casework be handled through their lawyers,The Rootreported. The child remains in state protection following an August 12 court hearing, according to theSarasota Herald-Tribune.

'American Idol' Alum Taylor Hicks Explains His Years-Long Break from Music: 'Quality Over Quantity'

There was a time after winning season 5 ofAmerican Idolwhere the world didn’t quite know where the music ofTaylor Hicksultimately belonged. He wasn’t entirely sure either. “I was very fortunate to be on that show at that time,” Hicks, 46, tells PEOPLE. “But it was a different time.” In recent years, the Birmingham, Alabama native began to see somewhat of a hole opening in country music, giving him a brand-new chance to give his bluesy and soulful sound a suitable home between the similar sounds of artists such as Tyler Childers and Chris Stapleton.

'American Idol' Alums Chayce Beckham, Phillip Phillips and Alejandro Aranda Return for Top 20

Some of your favoriteAmerican Idolalums are back! In honor of Sunday’s Top 20 episode in the competition series, PEOPLE can exclusively reveal that three alums will be returning for special performances. In the exclusive promo video, out everywhere on Wednesday, judgesLuke Bryan,Katy PerryandLionel Richieset the tone for the nail-biting night where the top 20 contestants will be revealed. Phillip Phillips, Alejandro Aranda and Chayce Beckham.Mickey Bernal/FilmMagic/Getty; Alison Buck/Getty; Chayce Beckham/Instagram

'American Idol' Alums Gabby Barrett and Cade Foehner Are Married! All the Details from Their 'Rustic' Texas Wedding

The formerAmerican Idolcontestants (who met during their respective runs on season 16 of the show in 2018) tied the knot in Garrison, Texas, on Saturday in front of 100 guests at the wedding and event venueUnion Springs— and PEOPLE has all the exclusive details. “We wanted a small, intimate wedding with close friends and family,” Barrett told PEOPLE ahead of the big day. “We can’t wait to have everyone we love under one roof to help send us off into this new season.

'American Idol' Alums Maddie Poppe and Caleb Lee Hutchinson's Once-Secret Romance Is Going Strong: 'We Get Each Other'

American Idolwinner Maddie Poppeis heading out on tour withher boyfriend Caleb Lee Hutchinson— and luckily their relationship is stronger than ever. “It’s awesome,” the 20-year-old singer, who wascrowned more than a month agoon the season finale,toldETduring rehearsalsfor theAmerican Idol Live! 2018 Tour. “I mean, it’s like we get each other. We’re already reading each other’s minds, knowing what we’re gonna do next.” Hutchinson, 19, placed second on the singing competition reboot and agreed that “it’s like dueting with yourself, almost” when he teams up with his girlfriend.