America’s votes selected 10 Idol hopefuls, then judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie chose the additional four singers to join the Top 14. Here’s how the night shook out:
Who was eliminated on American Idol season 20 last night?
Cameron Whitcomb
Katyrah Love Cadence Baker Sage McNeely Jacob Moran Elli Rowe
Who made it through to the Top 14 on American Idol season 20 last night?
America’s Vote
Ava Maybee
Christian Guardino Lady K HunterGirl Dan Marshall Leah Marlene Nicolina Bozzo Noah Thompson Emeryson Flora Fritz Hager
Judge’s Picks
Allegra Miles
Jay Copeland Mike Parker Tristen Gressett
American Idol last night recap
Ava Maybee, 20 Los Angeles, Calif. College Student “Cuz I Love You” by Lizzo Christian Guardino, 21 Patchogue, N.Y. Kitchen Staff “Creep” by Radiohead Cameron Whitcomb, 18 Kamploops, British Columbia Pipeliner “If It Hadn’t Been for Love” by The Steeldrivers Katy: “I don’t know if you were planning on it but [disappointment] kind of like brought you down a little. It slowed you down a little bit and focused you. I think you had meant to sing like this before you were disappointed but that was really your best vocal that you’ve ever done.” Allegra Miles, 19 West Palm Beach, Fla. Singer/Songwriter “Tainted” by Allegra Miles Lionel: “Sometimes when you’re singing other folks’ songs you can’t translate because you’re trying to interpret. In this case, this is your song. You wrote this song, and it showed. The passion, the emotion, the delivery. You were in control of that completely. You absolutely did a fabulous job.” Lady K, 25 Tuskegee, Ala. Musician “Bust Your Windows” by Jazmine Sullivan HunterGirl, 23 Winchester, Tenn. Music Therapist “Vice” by Miranda Lambert Katyrah Love, 23 Baltimore, Md. Homeless Youth Support Facilitator “Through the Fire” by Chaka Khan Luke: “Obviously, this is the night of the competition where we scratch our heads…Way to sing for your life. Like I said, I keep forgetting how much this night hurts our hearts as judges. To get that news [that America didn’t vote for you] and then go deliver a performance like that was amazing. Great job.” Cadence Baker, 18 Muscle Shoals, Ala. Student “I’m Your Baby Tonight” by Whitney Houston Katy: “That [song] fit perfectly like that [outfit] fits perfectly on you. It was a whole package deal. And like when you punched the air, I was like, ‘I am with you’. You have grown so much. And remember, Gabby Barrett didn’t win American Idol, but she won life and you might too.” Dan Marshall, 24 Chesapeake, Va. Land Surveyor “Stuck on You” by Lionel Richie Leah Marlene, 20 Normal, Ill. Musician “Wisher to the Well” by Leah Marlene Nicolina Bozzo, 18 Toronto, Ontario, Canada University Student “She Used to Be Mine” by Sara Bareilles Sage McNeely, 20 Burbank, Calif. Nanny “Brown Eyed Lover” by Allen Stone Lionel: “Let me tell you something. That is the way you come out after bad news. You absolutely took charge. It’s like who said no? I don’t understand it, but the thing about it was so positive, so direct. You owned the stage, put your foot forward and you knocked us out.” Jay Copeland, 23 Salisbury, Md. Musician “Believer” by Imagine Dragon Luke: “That performance is why we gave you the platinum ticket. And the audience [who riotously cheered] just spoke in here tonight. That was a tremendous performance, tremendous song choice for you.” Noah Thompson, 19 Louisa, Ky. Construction Worker “Cover Me Up “ by Jason Isbell Jacob Moran, 28 Dansville, Mich. Registered Nurse “Rise” by Katy Perry Katy: “I’m officially retiring that song. There were notes that I’ve never heard in that song. Listen. You are in control of your future…You will rise. Elli Rowe, 19 Murfreesboro, Tenn. College Student “All I Want” by Kodaline Lionel: “You are a victim of so many people in your lane. So many talented people…That is a very tough lane but you have grown so much during this entire session of this class. I’m just going to tell you that’s the best performance I’ve seen [from you].” Emeryson Flora, 16 Cleveland, Ohio High School Student “Love in the Dark” by Adele Mike Parker, 27 Warrentown, Va. Carpenter “Bed on Fire” by Teddy Swims Luke: “I’m just a huge fan of what you’re doing, what you’re about, your presentation, and even what great song choice. I’m quite frankly shocked you’re not in our top 10. I thought after last night’s performance you were in there, but we keep saying this is a crazy night where people have to walk out… Great performance.” Fritz Hager, 22 Tyler, Texas Unemployed Security Officer “Golden” by Harry Styles Tristen Gressett, 17 Pell City, Ala. High School Student “Are You Gonna Go My Way” by Lenny Kravitz Katy: Is that what they call subliminal messaging? Are you gonna go my way? “Listen, Tristan, you are a rock star no matter what happens. You don’t belong in any other position. This is your path, and I think you know that now. I just want more every single time. I get scared watching you and it’s a great feeling.” American Idol airs Sunday and Monday nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. Next, Make Your Vote Count! How to Vote Online or By Text on American Idol 2022
