American Idol Top 24 Performances Conclude: Which Contestants Earned Your Votes on Night 2?
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ABC said “aloha” to the other half of American Idol‘s Top 24 on Monday, leaving another dozen singers’ fates in the hands of the viewers at home. (And if you didn’t catch the first 12 perform on Sunday, here’s a recap of everything you missed.)
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With Jelly Roll on hand as the episode’s special mentor, some of the season’s early frontrunners took the stage at Disney’s Aulani Resort with show-stopping performances that pushed them beyond their comfort zones. But did they fight hard enough to remain in the competition?
Four contestants from the past two nights will be eliminated live on Sunday, April 14 (8 pm) as the season’s Top 20 is revealed in a three-hour broadcast. Idol also announced a trio of special performers taking the stage on Sunday: Lauren Spencer-Smith, who competed in Season 18, along with Teddy Swims and Paul Russell.
Voting for this second group of Top 24 performers opened Monday at 8 pm ET and will close on Tuesday at 6 am ET. You can cast your vote on the show’s official website (americanidol.com), on the American Idol app (available in the App Store), or you can text the number of your preferred contestant to “21523.” Every singer’s number is listed below.
Read on for a breakdown of Monday’s performances, complete with video of any you’d like to watch again. When you’re done, drop a comment with your own favorites. Which singers are you hoping will make the Top 20 on Sunday?
ODELL BUNTON JR. (13)
An excellent way to kick off Idol‘s second night in Hawaii, Odell commanded the stage and the audience with his stankified performance of “Uptown Funk,” oozing charisma and personality throughout.
TVLINE’S GRADE: “A–”
ELLEIGH MARIE (14)
Sure, Elleigh brought plenty of attitude to this performance of Gnarls Barkley’s “F…orget You,” but rather than coming across naturally, her expressive moves felt a little forced. The vocals were solid, if not entirely consistent, but we can’t hate too hard on a performance that ends on a big note and a wink.
TVLINE’S GRADE: “B–”
MACKENZIE SOL (15)
The cheekiest contestant of Season 22 wasn’t about to let a little cold keep him from jazzing up Nick Jonas’ “Jealous,” surprising us with a funky, fun take on what could have been a very cheesy number. Maybe it’s his TikToker energy, but we keep expecting basic performances from Mackenzie, yet he always manages to turn it out.
TVLINE’S GRADE: “B+”
JENNIFER JEFFRIES (16)
It’s been said to death at this point, but we’ll say it once more for good measure — this teenager’s voice is far beyond her years, something she proved again on Monday with a devastating take on Lewis Capaldi’s “Bruises,” infusing some very real pain in her performance.
TVLINE’S GRADE: “B+”
EMMY RUSSELL (17)
Still shaking off some major pre-show anxiety, Emmy pulled through to deliver a lovely, intimate performance of Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things” that ultimately grew into something powerful, eliciting an audible “wow” from Katy Perry.
TVLINE’S GRADE: “B”
AJII (18)
The judges were left with goosebumps after this commanding take on Tems’ “Higher,” courtesy of Ajii, one of the strongest vocalists with one of the most unique voices in the competition.
TVLINE’S GRADE: “A–”
KENNEDY REID (19)
First of all, Katy was absolutely correct when she told Kennedy that people are obsessed with her. We are “people,” and we are obsessed. That obsession only grew deeper this week when Kennedy performed Reba McEntire’s “Fancy” in her own version of the titular gown — and it did not let her down. She came to life in a big way on that stage tonight, and Jean Ann should be very proud.
TVLINE’S GRADE: “B+”
JACK BLOCKER (20)
The man of a million faces worked his magic over Kacey Musgraves’ “Rainbow,” delivering a sweet lullaby of a performance that ended with a stunning showcase of the many tricks in his vocal arsenal.
TVLINE’S GRADE: “B+”
ROMAN COLLINS (21)
Monday’s church moment came courtesy of Roman, who came out of the gate swinging with this celebratory, feel-good performance of Marvin Gaye’s “How Sweet It Is to Be Loved By You.”
TVLINE’S GRADE: “B+”
KBLOCKS (22)
First of all, justice for “Harleys in Hawaii.” KBlocks made Katy’s under-appreciated jam her own with this breezy performance — though we have to deduct points for that risky high note, which didn’t quite pay off.
TVLINE’S GRADE: “B–”
MIA MATTHEWS (23)
Mia’s tribute to her late father via Holly Dunn’s “Daddy’s Hands” was easily the most beautiful moment of the night. She navigated every emotional curve of this heartbreaking country ditty with grace and strength, and we were very impressed.
TVLINE’S GRADE: “B+”
TRISTON HARPER (24)
Unquestionably the purest soul in this competition, if not the world, this teen titan gave instant chills with those rumbling low notes on Blake Shelton’s “God’s Country.” He followed this with an instant flip into a high-energy performance that had everyone at Aulani swaying along. Authenticity remains Triston’s secret weapon.
TVLINE’S GRADE: “B+”
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