Jesse Findling; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Jesse Findling Shares Powerful Connection To Ed Sheeran’s Stutter With “Photograph” Performance On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on March 9, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “Even though he can’t be here taking pictures of me, I know he’s watching right now,” Findling shared.

    Genevieve Heyward; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Genevieve Heyward Pays Tribute To Vietnam Veteran Dad With Powerful Elton John Cover On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on March 9, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    “I picked this song today because the last time that my father was in Hawaii, he was on leave from Vietnam,” Heyward shared.

    Hannah Harper; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Hannah Harper Honors Late Grandpa With Emotional “Go Rest High On That Mountain” Performance On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on March 9, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    “The legacy that he left made a strong impression on my life,” Harper shared of her late Grandfather.

    Braden Rumfelt; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Braden Rumfelt Shows Off Soulful Side With Alicia Keys’ “If I Ain’t Got You” On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on March 9, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    “You’ve got a lot of power in there and in all the right places,” Underwood gushed of Rumfelt.

    Julián Kalel; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Julián Kalel Pushes Past Self-Doubt on ‘American Idol’ With Bonnie Raitt Cover As Luke Bryan Predicts “Big Things”

    Posted on March 2, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    “I want to be the next American Idol because I want to show that your story, your pain, can be used as your greatest power,” Kalel said.

    Kutter Bradley; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Kutter Bradley Roars Into ‘American Idol’ Top 30 After Epic HARDY Cover: “Like a Lion… Ready To Bust Out Of The Cage”

    Posted on March 2, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Underwood gushed, “You were like a lion, like pacing back and forth, like getting ready to bust out of the cage.”

    Mor Ilderton; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Mor Ilderton Eliminated From ‘American Idol’ After Taking Bold Risk With Original Song During Hollywood Week

    Posted on March 2, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “The fact that I have made it this far with original music, it just gives me the confidence to know that this is what I want to do for the rest of my life,” Mor said.

    Riley Green and Luke Grimes; Photo Courtesy of Marshals via Social Media

    Luke Grimes Reveals How Riley Green Landed ‘Marshals’ Role, Says Casting Green Was A “Win-Win”

    Posted on February 28, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “He’s an incredibly talented guy, he’s not bad looking, either,” Grimes laughed.

    Khloe Grace; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Khloe Grace Bids Farewell To ‘American Idol’ With Emotional Message And Teases What’s Next

    Posted on February 28, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “But trust me, this is definitely not the end for me, and I have such amazing and exciting things coming up that I am super excited to share with y’all,” Khloe said.

    Braden Rumfelt; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Luke Bryan Predicts Big Future For Braden Rumfelt After Hollywood Week Performance On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on February 23, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “Be yourself and get ready for the ride. It’s going to be really, really special,” Bryan said of Rumfelt.

    Lucas Leon; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Gallatin Teen Lucas Leon Takes On Hollywood Week, Earns Spot in the Golden Room On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on February 23, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “This is the biggest stage that I’ve ever performed on in my life,” Leon said.

    Philmon Lee; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Philmon Lee Shocks Judges With Confident Hollywood Week Performance On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on February 23, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “You walked out here and knocked us right out,” Richie told Lee.

    Hannah Harper; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Hannah Harper Nails Lee Ann Womack Cover On ‘American Idol,’ Advances To Golden Room

    Posted on February 23, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “I want to be the next American Idol because I want to be the forerunners for mamas out there who can still raise babies and pursue their dreams,” Harper said.

    Noah Orion; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Noah Orion Shines With High-Energy ZZ Top Cover On ‘American Idol,’ Then Is Eliminated From The Competition

    Posted on February 23, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “You’re just a good time, Noah. I don’t come down to the Broadway bars, but I would come if you were playing,” Underwood said with a smile.

    Keyla Richardson; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Keyla Richardson Stuns On ‘American Idol’ With Heartfelt Jason Mraz Cover Dedicated To Her Son

    Posted on February 23, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “I do want to be somebody for my son. I want him to know you can do anything you put your mind to do.”