Eliminations – Top 23 Hawaii
Be warned that the cuts are always unpleasant for many. It’s all part of the show that has been on the air for 20 seasons.
Moreover, enjoy our coverage. Good luck choosing your votes.
Self elimination – Kenedi Anderson news watch the official response in the video below. The reason stated “personal reasons” which we respect.
Whoa! This is one of the best top 24’s we’ve ever had. The power is in your hands American. See you all next week #AmericanIdol pic.twitter.com/CXaxcRQd34
— Lionel Richie (@LionelRichie) April 12, 2022
Kenedi Anderson news
Ava Maybee on stage
Lady K on stage to win
Allegra has stage presence
Opening slot is an encouraging placement in gaining public voters every season. Vote Cadence y’all!
Sir Blayke performs
Whew sure glad the pressure is off of us for now! The competition is fierce this season on #AmericanIdol voting is open now until 6AM ET! pic.twitter.com/I0icXhwo9E
— Lionel Richie (@LionelRichie) April 11, 2022
PRESENTED OVER TWO NIGHTS – VOTING CLOSES 6 AM et Monday/Tuesday for each respective group.
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*Kenedi Anderson reportedly quit the show after taping the Top 24. This will be confirmed soon.
Unconfirmed from @IdolSpoilers.
Monday, April 11 with Bebe Rexha: 1. Cadence Baker 2. Sir Blayke 3. Allegra Myles 4. Ava Maybee 5. Fritz Hager 6. Katyrah Love 7. Leah Marlene 8. Cameron Whitcomb 9. Lady K 10. Christian Guardino 11. Noah Thompson 12. Kenedi Anderson*. Photo Gallery
Schedule update
American Idol 2022 Live Shows Begin April 11 with Special Celebration
There is another major update to the American Idol season 20 schedule. After Season’s 20 Top 20 (Sun. April 17), Top 14 REVEAL (Mon April 18) and Top 14 performances (Sun April 24) are added : “Judges Song Contest” Monday April 25. (Is ABC trolling NBC’s American Song Contest with that episode title?) And Disney Night Sunday May 1. The info comes from FutonCritic.com, details yet to come.
UPDATE: 4/1: The Top 24 eliminations will drop down to a Top 20, which is a 3 hour episode… The Top 20 will be whittled down to a Top 14 (not a Top 16 as in prior seasons).
UPDATE: 4/4: That special Idol celebration will take place on Monday May 2. Not clear on when the show will tape.
The schedule appears below and may be subject to change.
Monday, Mar 28 – Hollywood Week: Genre Challenge
Sunday, April 3 – Hollywood Week: Duets Challenge
Monday, April 4 – Showstopper/Final Judgement
Sunday, April 10 – Top 24 in Hawaii Part 1
Monday, April 11 – Top 24 in Hawaii Part 2
Tuesday, April 12 – Season 2o’s Top 20
Sunday, April 17 – TBA
Monday, April 18 – TBA
Sunday, April 24 – TBA
Monday, April 25 – TBA
May 2, 2022 – Idol Celebration
American Idol 2022 season 20 Top 24 song spoilers
The singers were mentored by pop singer Bebe Rexha and country star, American Idol, and DWTS alum, Jimmie Allen.
- Allegra Miles – Adore You by Harry Styles
- Ava Maybee – Tell Me Something Good by Rufus & Chaka Khan
- Cadence Baker – Something’s Got A Hold On Me by Etta James
- Cameron Whitcomb – Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival
- Christian Guardino – Leave the Door Open by Silk Sonic (Anderson. Paak & Bruno Mars)
- Daniel Marshall – Heaven by Bryan Adams
- Danielle Finn – Your Song by Elton John
- Elli Rowe – Everywhere by Fleetwood Mac (with guitar)
- Emyrson Flora – TBD
- Fritz Hager (with guitar) – Waves by Dean Lewis
- Hunter Girl – TBD
- Jacob Moran – In My Blood by Shawn Mendes
- Jay Copeland – I Want You Back by The Jackson 5
- Katyrah Love – Blame It On The Boogie by The Jackson 5
- Kenedi Anderson – Human by Christina Perry
- Kezia Istonia (a.k.a. Lady K.) – Before He Cheats by Carrie Underwood
- Leah Marlene – Call Me by Blondie (with guitar)
- Mike Parker – Best Shot by Jimmie Allen
- Nicolina Bozzo – Elastic Heart by Sia
- Noah Thompson – Blue Side Of The Mountain by The SteelDrivers (with guitar)
- Sage – Jolene by Dolly Parton
- Scarlet Ayliz – Levitating by Dua Lipa
- Sir Blayke – Breakeven (Falling To Pieces) by The Script
- Tristen Gressett – With A Little Help From My Friends by The Beatles
SUNDAY NIGHTS next
NICOLINA should be in top 3 not hunter girl