TOP: LUKE BRYAN, WILL MOSELEY, MCKENNA BREINHOLT, JAYNA ELISE, TRISTON HARPER, ABI CARTER, ROMAN COLLINS, LIONEL RICHIE
BOTTOM: KATY PERRY, KAYKO, EMMY RUSSELL, KAIBRIENNE, JACK BLOCKER, JULIA GAGNON, MIA MATTHEWS
American Idol 2024 enters the final few weeks with more live performances. Tonight, we see the Top 12 perform. Then by the end of the two-hour broadcast, two more contestants are sent home. Then, in the next few weeks, more cutthroat cuts will take us into the single digits of contestants. American Idol 22 has been on speed mode as the finale quickly approaches. You can’t miss a single episode or your favorite may be cut. The votes matter more than ever at this stage of the competition.
Yesterday, America voted 12 finalists to the next round. This meant that two contestants were eliminated. Jordan Anthony and Nya were those unfortunate contestants to leave the competition. Both Jordan and Nya gave great performances last night. The talent is just so high this season that many great performers will be eliminated before we reach the finale. It’s not a complete surprise that Jordan and Nya were eliminated because they were at the bottom of the Top 14.
Judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie saved them from leaving a few episodes ago. However, this does not necessarily mean that the other two who the judges saved will go tonight. It comes down to whether they can make this performance their best yet. We shall see how the Top 12 leave a lasting impression to continue to advance in American Idol.
The Top 12 Perform
Meghan Trainor mentors the contestants tonight as they take on Billboard number one hits.
Abi Carter starts the show by singing “All Too Well” by Taylor Swift.
Luke says this wasn’t as shining of a moment as her previous performance. Lionel says he was glad she pushed herself. Katy tells her to pull in the audience more with her angelic style.
Text 8 to 21523 to vote for Abi. You can also vote on the American Idol app or americanidol.com/vote.
Will Moseley sings “Starting Over” by Chris Stapleton to fight for his spot in the Top 10.
Text 11 to 21523 to vote for Will. You can also vote on the American Idol app or americanidol.com/vote.
Lionel says that his voice has an instant identity. He loves what he just did. Katy says there is more he can give them with his performance. Luke says he’s solid every time he gets up there. It was a great performance.
Jayna Elise takes on Rihanna’s “Diamonds.”
Text 3 to 21523 to vote for Jayna. You can also vote on the American Idol app or americanidol.com/vote.
Katy says she figured out her perfect formula. Luke says she gives a timeless, professional performance. He says to keep delivering and taking it to new levels. Lionel says she turns any song into her. She has stage presence.
Mia Matthews sings “Over You” by Miranda Lambert.
Text 23 to 21523 to vote for Mia. You can also vote on the American Idol app or americanidol.com/vote.
Lionel and Luke talk about her evolution as an artist. Lionel says she’s going places. Katy says her vocals have grown so much and needs to pull one more card.
Roman Collins makes a risky choice by singing a stripped-down version of Katy Perry’s “Roar.”
Text 21 to 21523 to vote for Roman. You can also vote on the American Idol app or americanidol.com/vote.
Lionel says he never fails to take it up. He says they wait for him to explode. Katy says her parents are praying for him. She says she may try his version on the next tour. Luke says it went to another level when he stood up.
Jack Blocker sings The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights.”
Text 20 to 21523 to vote for Jack. You can also vote on the American Idol app or americanidol.com/vote.
Katy says he uses strategy. She thought it could have been sped up more but the ending showed his dynamic vocals. Luke says he wanted some more energy but it was really cool.
Emmy Russell sings “Lose You To Love Me” by Selena Gomez.
Text 17 to 21523 to vote for Emmy. You can also vote on the American Idol app or americanidol.com/vote.
Luke says she keeps shining. He says to remember that she loves singing. Katy says it was one of her best vocal performances. She says she’s glad she’s pushing it.
Triston Harper sings “Beautiful Crazy” by Luke Combs.
Text 24 to 21523 to vote for Triston. You can also vote on the American Idol app or americanidol.com/vote.
Lionel says don’t lose his power. Give more angst in his voice. Katy says she believes him when he sings. She says to give more of the Elvis stuff last night. Luke says it was the first time he gave a 15-year-old performance. It was a good one but the Elvis performance was another level. Katy adds can’t go back.
Julia Gagnon sings “Something in the Orange” by Zac Brown.
Katy says the performance was great because she gave them dynamics.
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David Archuleta performs his new song’Hell Together.” It’s inspired by his mom.
Kaibrienne sings “Wrecking Ball” by Miley Cyrus.
Text 10 to 21523 to vote for Kaibrienne. You can also vote on the American Idol app or americanidol.com/vote.
Luke says that her singing the song let him see the dynamic in the song. Katy says to keep letting it fly.
McKenna Faith Breinholt sings “Cardigan” by Taylor Swift.
Text 12 to 21523 to vote for McKenna. You can also vote on the American Idol app or americanidol.com/vote.
Katy says this was her favorite. Luke says it was so pro and next level. Lionel says the cold makes her voice sound so sexy.
Kayko sings “Somebody That I Used To Know” by Gotye.
Text 5 to 21523 to vote for Kayko. You can also vote on the American Idol app or americanidol.com/vote.
Lionel says three words “wow, wow, wow.” Luke commends him for asking Meghan for some real advice on how to improve his performances.
Eliminations
Which of these contestants will earn your votes?
The Top Ten: Abi, McKenna, Will, Kayko, Kaibrienne, Mia, Jack, Emmy, Triston, and Julia.
Eliminated: Jayna and Roman
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