American Idol live recap: Who went home on Taylor Swift night and who made the Top 5?
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Key Points:
- American Idol's Top 9 was reduced to the Top 7 after a surprising double elimination of frontrunners Lucas Leon and Kyndal Inskeep, coinciding with Jennifer Hudson's return as guest judge and mentor.
- The Top 7 contestants performed two songs each during Taylor Swift Night, covering iconic Taylor Swift tracks and songs from California artists, with the night culminating in another double elimination to form the Top 5.
- Performances received high praise from judges, with standout moments including Jordan McCullough's rendition of "Tim McGraw," Chris Tungseth's "Exile," and Keyla Richardson's "I'd Rather Go Blind," among others.
- The Top 5 advancing to the next round are Keyla Richardson, Braden Rumfelt, Jordan McCullough, Hannah Harper, and Chris Tungseth, while Daniel Stallworth and Brooks Rosser were eliminated.
- Next week's episode will celebrate the 20th anniversary of American Idol with a reunion featuring original judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson, and the Top 5 will compete to secure spots in the Top 3 finalists.
