‘American Idol’ Recap: Judges Make Breakthrough with Top 26

‘American Idol’ Recap: Judges Make Breakthrough with Top 26



The April 10th episode american idol catch with paige ann AND Megan Danielle’s house singing. After Paige introduces herself, Megan sings a beautiful version of by adela “Calm down with me.” The judges deliberate and choose to send Megan to the top 24. Lucas Bryan He calls it “spectacular”.

Mary Beth Byrd receives a similar statement from the judges. she performs Carrie Underwood’It’s “Flat On The Floor” for Showstoppers and hits the top 24. “I’ve been waiting for a moment like this my whole life,” he says.

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Oliver Steele during Judgment Day. (ABC)

Oliver Steel puts his performance in “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” from tears of fear. Gives a big John Mayer vibration. Katy Perry she notes that Oliver is “so talented” but his “head can get in the way”. The judges want Oliver to believe in himself more and they want his confidence to grow in the top 24.

emma knocks amazes with his interpretation of “Chasing Pavements” by Adele. Katy tells Luke and Lionel Richie that Emma’s acting is “top 10 material”. The judges placed it in her top 24. “She has something of an artist about her,” Luke says impressed.

Preston Duffee trying to get back on track after a tough round of duets. Performs “Crazy Town” by jason village for sensational. Luke breaks the news that Preston “isn’t quite ready” right now vocally. Preston doesn’t make the top 24, but the judges encourage him to get back on stage and keep writing. Platinum ticket winner for the USA Elias McCormick sings a powerful version of “Believe For It” by Ce Ce Winans. He’s heading for the top 24!

elisa cristina AND olive alone They gather for the Last Judgment. Katy tells Elise that she sang a few notes of her during her performance of by Nina Simone “Feeling Good” that she “never heard before”. Olivia introduces herself by Celine Dion “All by myself” for Showstoppers. Katy says Olivia is her ‘favorite redhead’ Ariana Grande.” The judges will definitely not be sending one of these talented women home, they both made it to the top 24!

Elise Kristine Olivia Soli
Elise Kristine and Olivia Soli enter the top 24. (ABC)

Dawson Wayne reached the top 24 and Platinum Ticket winner cam amen wait for your fate. She recently found out that his girlfriend is pregnant. Lionel tells Cam that he has retreated further into his head since he received the Platinum Ticket. This time he doesn’t make the top 24. “I feel like I gave it my all in my last performance,” says Cam. Lionel says the judges “would love to see him” return american idol In the future.

Mikenley Brown, Caroline ColeAND kya monee not finish in the top 24. After so many rejections, Mary the faith she is nervous about her fate. She admits to the judges that she “probably could do better vocally” during Showstoppers. Despite her misgivings, Mariah lands in the top 24.

former volleyball player Hannah Nicolasen joins Mariaha in top 24. Astrologer serenity plays an impressive version of “Superstar” by Luther Vandross. Luke bows to her after the performance. “What you showed us for Showstoppers was incredible. It was divine,” Katy says. Nailyah is on her way to the top 24!

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Matt Wilson, Iam Tongi and Colin Stough in ‘American Idol’. (ABC)

three louis he comes out during Showstoppers with such a swagger. Sing “Waiting For The Thunder” by blackberry smoke. Luke points out that Trey had a “big bump” in the road during Showstoppers. Trey admits his vocals weren’t the best. Trey isn’t in the top 24, but he swears it’s “not the last time you’ll see Trey Louis.”

they are tongs, hard colinAND matt wilson they are the last contestants to receive their final judgment. It turns out they are all friends after their audition in New Orleans. Each of them shines in their own way during Showstoppers, especially Iam with his rendition of “The Sound of Silence.” Katy calls Iam’s decision a ‘brilliant choice’. The judges tell Iam that he is in the top 24 and it looks like Colin and Matt are going home.

Twist: Everyone Moves On! The judges decided to shake things up with a TOP 26! All contestants head to Hawaii for the next round. Iam singing “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” to celebrate the end of Judgment Day. Hawaii awaits you!

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