Top 9 revealed after 2 eliminated on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night — did America get it right?

American Idol is popping up the quantity for one of its greatest nights of the season.

With simply 11 contestants left within the competitors, Monday’s reside episode challenges the singers to take on iconic songs from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees as America votes in actual time to resolve who advances to the Top 9. They’re additionally getting some additional steerage from rock legends Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, who’re serving as mentors and can return to the stage later within the night time for a particular efficiency because the Rock Hall’s class of 2026 is revealed.

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With two extra singers set to go residence by the top of the night time, the stress is just getting extra intense. Follow together with our reside weblog under, watch all of the performances, and vote to your favourite in our ballot.

Previously on ‘American Idol’

Last week’s Judges’ Song Contest lastly introduced closure to the season’s most uncommon cliffhanger, as Ryan Seacrest revealed the 2 delayed eliminations from the earlier “Songs of Faith” episode.

Julian Kalel and Jake Thistle have been despatched residence based mostly on America’s vote, leaving the Top 12 to compete in an evening of ’90s hits secretly chosen by Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan.

At the top of the episode, Rae and Jesse Findling landed within the Bottom 2. Because Lionel Richie gained the Judges’ Song Contest, he was given the ability to avoid wasting one singer — and he selected Rae, sending Jesse residence and formally setting tonight’s Top 11.

American Idol 24 Predictions: Top 11

Who will win ‘American Idol’? Will Braden Rumfelt advance to the following spherical? Will Brooks Rosser advance to the following spherical? Will Chris Tungseth advance to the following spherical? Will Daniel Stallworth advance to the following spherical? Will Hannah Harper advance to the following spherical? Will Jordan McCullough advance to the following spherical? Will Keyla Richardson advance to the following spherical? Will Kyndal Inskeep advance to the following spherical? Will Lucas Leon advance to the following spherical? Will Philmon Lee advance to the following spherical? Will Rae advance to the following spherical?

Contender

Odds

1.

Hannah Harper

71.4%

2.

Keyla Richardson

17.1%

3.

Braden Rumfelt

5.7%

4.

Chris Tungseth

2.9%

5.

Jordan McCullough

2.9%

6.

Brooks Rosser

—

7.

Kyndal Inskeep

—

8.

Lucas Leon

—

9.

Philmon Lee

—

10.

Rae

—

11.

Daniel Stallworth

—

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Billy Idol joins Carrie Underwood for “Rebel Yell”

Monday’s episode kicked off with a burst of rock-star power as newly-minted Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Billy Idol joined decide Carrie Underwood for a rousing opening efficiency of his basic “Rebel Yell,” setting the tone for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-themed night time.

Top 11 reside performances (updating reside starting at 5 p.m. PT)

Chris Tungseth
Age: 27
Hometown: Fergus Falls, Minn.
Performance: “Cold as Ice” by Foreigner
Carrie’s feedback: “Fantastic song choice. I love the energy you came out with. It is my favorite performance you’ve done.”
Luke’s feedback: “You brought the energy. You got the hair blowin’ in the wind — use all the angles.”
Lionel’s feedback: “Your voice is there. Trust yourself. Take a chance.”

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026 revealed

We’ll replace this part as quickly as the category of 2026 is revealed. Stay tuned!

Elimination

Ryan Seacrest will reveal which two contestants are headed residence on the finish of Monday’s episode, narrowing the sphere from 11 to 9 because the competitors races towards the finale. We’ll replace reside.

Next week

“Disney Night” is again.

The Top 9 will take on iconic Disney songs as America votes reside as soon as once more, with solely seven singers advancing to the following spherical because the race to turn out to be the following American Idol heats up.

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