April 14, 2026, 9:48 a.m. CT
- The “American Idol” competitors is now all the way down to 9 contestants.
- Pensacola native Keyla Richardson stays within the competitors.
- Rae and Philmon Lee have been the newest contestants to be eradicated.
- The subsequent episode, “Disney Night,” will air on Monday, April 20.
Two “American Idol” contestants have been despatched residence during the April 13 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame episode, rapidly whittling down the competitors from 11 hopeful singers to 9 finalists.
Pensacola, Florida native Keyla Richardson, together with eight different singers, advanced to the show’s Top 9 on Monday, surviving one more spherical of eliminations. Unfortunately, two contestants bid their farewells, and two extra will do the identical in subsequent week’s Disney-themed episode.
Here are the performances that obtained the finalists by one other spherical, how to watch the famous competition show if you have not earlier than and the right way to vote on your favourite singer.
Keyla Richardson
Brooks Rosser
Daniel Stallworth
Braden Rumfelt
Lucas Leon
Jordan McCullough
Hannah Harper
Chris Tungseth
Kyndal Inskeep
Who went residence on ‘American Idol’?
When is the subsequent episode of ‘American Idol’ 2026?
“American Idol” returns with “Disney Night” at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, April 20.
“The Top 9 bring iconic Disney songs to life as America votes live to decide which seven finalists move one step closer to their dream of becoming the next ‘American Idol,'” the episode’s news release reads.
Watch “American Idol” on Disney+Episodes might be streamed the day after they air on Disney+ and Hulu.
