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- Carsen Holaday, Senior Live Blogs Reporter
AMERICAN Idol has faced yet another major cut as the Top 14 finalists were revealed.
Host Ryan Seacrest announced the results live Monday from American Idol's studio in Hollywood. Voters chose the first 10 of the Top 14 before the Idol judges picked the remaining four finalists.
The Top 14 finalists are Triston Harper, Emmy Russell, Jack Blocker, Mia Matthews, Kayko, KB Richins, Abi Carter, Will Moseley, McKenna Faith Breinholt, Julia Gagnon, Jayna Elise, Nya, Jordan Anthony, and Roman Collins.
The six contestants eliminated were Mackenzie Sol, Jennifer Jeffries, Ajii, Quintavious Johnson, Kennedy Reid, and Odell Bunton Jr.
Fans were outraged when the judges didn't advance Odell, who was the first platinum ticket winner of the season.
"JORDAN OVER ODELL? We are fuming," one X user shared as another wrote simply, "Odell was robbed."
"This is exactly why I stopped watching #AmericanIdol. There is no way Odell should not have made it to the top 14," another viewer slammed the show.
Idol returns Sunday at 8 pm ET on ABC for a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-themed show. New episodes are available with a Fubo subscriptionhereor with aHulusubscriptionhere.
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8 minutes agoBy Phillip McDonald
Juan Pablo admits why he ‘made a pass’ on Idol, part two
The ex reality TV star said that none of the judges rubbed him the wrong way but when asked about his questioning if Katy was single and whether or not he had a crush on her, Juan Pablo had a confession to make.
"Everybody knows she is engagedto Orlando Bloom," he responded.
"She is great and I just joke around with her and the other judges."
The social media manager is anAmerican-bornVenezuelanTV personality who starred in Season 18 ofThe Bachelor.
He was the first Latino lead of the long-running reality dating series.
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36 minutes agoBy Phillip McDonald
Juan Pablo admits why he 'made a pass' on Idol, part one
In an exclusive interview with The U.S. Sun, Juan Pablo Galavis, 42, spoke about his daughter's experience while auditioning forAmerican Idoland touched on his flirty on-camera moment with judge Katy Perry.
Last month,The Bacheloralum briefly appeared on American Idol while his daughterCamila Galavis, 15, sang Rabia by Joaquina in front ofKaty39,Lionel Richie, 74, andLuke Bryan, 47.
"I liked them all," Juan Pablo told The U.S. Sun when asked who was his favorite judge.
"[I]metLuke in 2014 at NASCAR and it was great seeing him again."
FIREWORKS? Juan Pablo says why he 'made a pass' at Katy Perry during daughter's Idol tryoutCopied
Today, 01:00By Carsen Holaday
Katy Perry hid during wardrobe malfunction, part four
This is not the first time that Katy's choice of outfit has created buzz, as on Sunday night the performer turned heads once again.
Katy wore a floor-length black sheer dress which included a silver criss-cross design.
However, the dress also featured huge gray and black pom-poms, and they resided down her left side.
"... Luke said I look like the inside of a car wash," Katy said during the show, but fans were also not feeling it.
"You are stunning Katy but this dress ... honestly don't know what to think," one wrote on X at the time, and another reacted, "That's quite the dress ..."
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Today, 00:31By Carsen Holaday
Katy Perry hid during wardrobe malfunction, part three
Minutes earlier, Katy had taken toInstagramto show off her outfit, designed by Kate Barton.
"If you see a shark you’re left brained, if you see Idol tonight you’re my bestie," the singer captioned the post which put her odd top and leather pants on display.
Throughout the American Idol episode, some fans compared Katy's look to a "jet plane."
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Today, 23:59By Carsen Holaday
Katy Perry hid during wardrobe malfunction, part two
When things settled a bit, Luke told Roman, "You literally have the ability to blow the roof off the place..."
"Or a top!" Katy interjected.
"I think Katy Perry just had a wardrobe malfunction!" one fan responded onX, formerly Twitter.
"James Brown has that affect on people including Katy Perry," another joked.
"Katy Perry with her best Janet Jackson impersonation" one person added, referring to the infamous Super Bowl 38 which featuredJustin Timberlakeexposing Janet Jackson's right breast.
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Today, 23:35By Carsen Holaday
Katy Perry hid during wardrobe malfunction, part one
American Idoljudge Katy Perry took cover behind a table when her top suddenly broke off during Roman Collins' performance tonight.
The crowd lost it after Roman performed It's a Man's Man's Man's World by James Brown - and they also went wild for another reason thanks to Katy's blunder.
"Katy, don't cut yourself!" hostRyan Seacresttold the hitmaker when he noticed her struggling with her top, which featured a sharp ensemble.
"That song... um... broke my top off... I guess it is a woman's world!"Katyyelled, as her co-judgesLuke BryanandLionel Richiewere taken aback.
"Ratings, ratings, ratings!" Luke, 47, joked as Katy, 39, quickly hid behind the judges table before pulling down the microphone to speak again.
"Here we come ratings!" Luke said, and Katy added, "It's a family show!"
TOP THIS! Katy Perry's top breaks off during Idol episode as she hides behind tableCopied
Today, 23:06By Carsen Holaday
Next week's guest mentors
The guest stars mentoring the Top 14 next week are:
- Gene Simmons
- Meghan Trainor
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Today, 22:42By Carsen Holaday
Watch Katy Perry suffer wardrobe malfunction
Katy Perry’s top ‘breaks off’ during American Idol episode as she hides behind table and Luke Bryan yells ‘ratings!’
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Today, 22:18By Carsen Holaday
Fans are furious
Fans can't believe that platinum ticket winner Odell Bunton Jr. was sent home tonight.
This is exactly why I stopped watching #AmericanIdol. There is no way Odell should not have made it to the top 14.
— Borderline Genius 🇰🇳 (@jaywise3) April 16, 2024Odell was robbed #AmericanIdol
— ~*Tavia*~ (@ItsTaviBaby24) April 16, 2024JORDAN OVER ODELL? We are fuming. #americanidol
— Kelli (@kellynn23) April 16, 2024Copied
Today, 22:10By Carsen Holaday
Who was eliminated?
The six finalists eliminated tonight were:
- Ajii
- Jennifer Jeffries
- Odell Bunton Jr.
- Mackenzie Sol
- Kennedy Reid
- Quintavious Johnson
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Today, 22:05By Carsen Holaday
Top 14 revealed
The Top 14 is:
- Kayko
- Mia Matthews
- Jack Blocker
- McKenna Faith Breinholt
- Emmy Russell
- Kaibrienne
- Abi Carter
- Will Moseley
- Julia Gagnon
- Triston Harper
- Jayna Elise
- Jordan Anthony
- Nya
- Roman Collins
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Today, 22:05By Carsen Holaday
Final spot goes to...
Roman Collins takes the final spot in the Top 14.
Roman Collins, Nya, Jayna Elise, and Jordan Anthony were the judges' picks.
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Today, 22:01By Carsen Holaday
Next picks revealed
Jordan Anthony is the second judges' pick.
Nya is the third judges' pick.
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Today, 22:00By Carsen Holaday
Judges reveal their first pick
The first judges' pick is...
JAYNA ELISE has made it to the Top 14!
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Today, 21:59By Carsen Holaday
Katy suffers wardrobe malfunction
After Roman Collins sang for his Top 14 spot, Katy Perry revealed that the giant metal piece on her dress had broken off.
She ducked under the judges' panel as Luke Bryan joked that the wardrobe malfunction would boost ratings.
"This is a family affair!" Katy yelled.
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Today, 21:48By Carsen Holaday
Last safe finalist is...
Triston Harper, 15, has made it safely to the Top 14!
Triston is the youngest finalist in the Top 14. He's singing 'Til You Can't by Cody Johnson.
Roman Collins will sing next for the judges' pick.
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Today, 21:40By Carsen Holaday
Jayna Elise sings for survival
Jayna Elise is singing for her Top 14 spot tonight - and people in the audience were heard gasping and screaming as the result was revealed.
"She's done it before!" Katy Perry yelled from the panel.
Jayna is singing All I Wanted by Paramore.
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Today, 21:37By Carsen Holaday
Julia Gagnon makes it
Julia Gagnon has made it to the Top 14!
The platinum ticket winner is singing Need A Favor by Jelly Roll.
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Today, 21:32By Carsen Holaday
Top 14 so far
The contestants who are safe in the Top 14 so far tonight are:
- Kayko
- Mia Matthews
- Jack Blocker
- McKenna Faith Breinholt
- Emmy Russell
- Kaibrienne
- Abi Carter
- Will Moseley
There are only two more spots left in the victory zone before the judges pick the remaining four finalists.
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Today, 21:28By Carsen Holaday
Emmy Russell is barefoot
Emmy Russell is comes on stage in a t-shirt and jeans - and she's barefoot.
Loretta Lynn's granddaughter has made it to the Top 14!
She's singing her original song, Skinny, that she sang for her audition.
LYNN'S LEGACY Meet Loretta Lynn's granddaughter, Emmy RussellCopied
Today, 21:25By Carsen Holaday
Mackenzie Sol sings for survival
Mackenzie Sol sang Lady Gaga last night and hasn't made it to the Top 14.
The 23-year-old is singing False Alarms by Lawrence and Jon Bellion.
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Today, 21:22By Carsen Holaday
Kaibrienne makes it
KB makes it to the Top 14 safely.
She's now singing Zombie by the Cranberries.
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Today, 21:12By Carsen Holaday
Odell Bunton Jr. in the danger zone
Platinum ticket winner Odell Bunton Jr. is in the danger zone tonight.
He's singing Wait On You by Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music.
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Today, 21:10By Carsen Holaday
Abi Carter makes it
Abi Carter has made it to the Top 14!
She's singing My Mind by YEBBA.
Katy Perry is singing along from the judges' panel.
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Today, 21:08By Carsen Holaday
Next week's guest mentors revealed
Next week's doubleheader starts with the iconic theme night Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night.
The contestants are shocked to hear that KISS star Gene Simmons will be guiding the Top 14 on Sunday.
Meghan Trainor is stopping by next Monday to mentor the group.
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