Top 11 revealed, 3 cut during Judges Song Contest
Gold Derby • • general
Key Points:
- American Idol delayed last week's final eliminations due to an unprecedented voting surge, with two contestants, Julian Kalel and Jake Thistle, revealed eliminated at the start of tonight's episode.
- The Top 12 contestants performed ’90s hits selected by judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan in the annual "Judges’ Song Contest," with Lionel Richie winning as seven contestants chose his song picks.
- After the performances, Rae and Jesse were in the bottom two, and Lionel Richie saved Rae, eliminating Jesse in 12th place and leaving a Top 11.
- The episode featured appearances by stars from ABC’s iconic ’90s TGIF lineup, adding to the nostalgic theme as America voted live coast-to-coast.
- Next week, the Top 11 will perform Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees' hits, with mentorship and performances by 2022 inductees Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, and America will vote live for the Top 9.
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