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Highlights from the Latest Week on American Idol: Top 24 Performances
The eagerly awaited performances from the Top 24 contestants of American Idol took place at the picturesque Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa in Hawaii, during the recent Sunday and Monday nights. Judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan expressed their admiration for the exceptional talent showcased this season. As audiences tuned in, the excitement built over which contestants would secure their spots and who might face elimination when the Top 20 is announced on Sunday, April 20.
Following the performances, a poll conducted by Gold Derby gathered viewer reactions to the contestants’ renditions. After a significant number of votes were cast, it was Jamal Roberts who emerged as the standout performer on Sunday night, impressing audiences with his rendition of “Liar” by Jelly Roll. He was closely followed by Slater Nalley with “Over the Rainbow,” Breanna Nix performing “Still Rolling Stones,” and Gabby Samone with “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now.”
The results from the Sunday poll are as follows:
- Jamal Roberts — 24.9 percent
- Slater Nalley — 20.95 percent
- Breanna Nix — 20.95 percent
- Gabby Samone — 9.49 percent
- Baylee Littrell — 4.94 percent
- MKY — 4.55 percent
- Victor Solomon — 3.95 percent
- Kolbi Jordan — 3.36 percent
- Isaiah Misailegalu — 1.78 percent
- Zaylie Windsor — 1.78 percent
- Penny Samar — 1.78 percent
- Che — 1.58 percent
From these results, Gold Derby anticipates that Penny Samar and Che may be at risk of elimination, along with potential danger for Zaylie Windsor and Isaiah Misailegalu.
On Monday night, Thunderstorm Artis took the lead with his performance of “Is This Love” by Bob Marley. Other notable performances included John Foster with “Callin’ Baton Rouge,” Amanda Barise singing “Defying Gravity,” as well as Mattie Pruitt and Canaan James Hill with “Wide Awake” and “Glory to Glory to Glory,” respectively.
Here are the poll results for Monday:
- Thunderstorm Artis — 19.19 percent
- John Foster — 14.52 percent
- Amanda Barise — 10.48 percent
- Mattie Pruitt — 9.60 percent
- Canaan James Hill — 9.33 percent
- Olivier Bergeron — 8.54 percent
- Drew Ryn — 7.22 percent
- Filo — 6.16 percent
- Josh King — 5.55 percent
- Grayson Torrence — 3.52 percent
- Desmond Roberts — 2.99 percent
- Kyana Fanene — 2.90 percent
Following the Monday night performances, Gold Derby predicts that Kyana Fanene and Desmond Roberts could face elimination, with Grayson Torrence and Josh King also potentially at risk.
Mark your calendars for a special three-hour live episode of American Idol on Sunday, April 20, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on ABC. The Top 20 contestants will perform songs of faith alongside special guests including Jelly Roll, Brandon Lake, CeCe Winans, and Season 22 alum Roman Collins.
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