Idol 2026 TOP 20 REVEALED

American Idol 2026 (Season 24) Episode 7 | Top 20 Revealed is pure emotional chaos in Hawai‘i as the brand-new Ohana Round takes over Disney’s Aulani Resort & Spa! The Top 30 perform tributes straight to their loved ones while Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie face the brutal job of cutting 10 contestants to lock in the Top 20. With a twist, three “platinum ticket” spots are awarded before the judges fill the remaining places... and the stakes officially shift to America’s vote next. (0:00) “Landslide” - Bryant Thomas (1:50) “Your Song” - Genevieve Heyward (3:59)“Surrender” (Original) - Julian Kalel (6:27) “Rise Up” - Abayomi (7:40) “1000 Years” - Keyla Richardson (10:11) “The House that Built Me” - Lucas Leon (12:32) “If I ain’t got you“ - Braden Rumfelt (14:51) “Grandma’s Hands” - Jordan McCullough (17:19) “Hello” - Chloe Lauren (19:33) “Everywhere, Everything” - Brooks (22:16) “Til’ You Can’t” - Michael Garner (22:58) “To Build a Home” - Sheldon Riley (25:16) “Photograph” - Jesse Findling (27:29) “Go Rest High on that Mountain” - Hannah Harper (29:50) “Stand Up” - Makiyah (32:18) “Faithfully” - Madison Moon* (32:38) “The climb” - Daniel Stallworth* (32:59) “Iris” - Chris Tungseth* (33:31) “Sleep on Me” (Original) - Jake Thistle (35:14) “Till Forever Falls Apart” - Ruby Rae (36:33) “All I Want” - Philmon Lee (38:56) “Amarillo Sky“ - Kutter Bradley (40:49) “I’ll be there” - Rae (43:05) “Woman of Me” (Original) - Kyndal Inskeep (45:30) Voting #americanidol #americanidol2026 #idol2026 American Idol 2026 is back and it’s still the ultimate “one song can change your life” show. Ryan Seacrest hosts as judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie search for the next breakout star, deciding who earns a ticket to the next round and who goes home on the spot. Every audition is high stakes: one performance, one first impression, and judges who can tell the difference between a nice voice and a real artist. This is the stage that helped launch winners and fan-favorite standouts like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, Adam Lambert, Jordin Sparks, Phillip Phillips, and Gabby Barrett — and now a new class of singers is chasing that same lightning-in-a-bottle moment. You can watch American Idol on ABC and stream on Hulu. Here are some additional details about the judges: Carrie Underwood (yes, that Carrie) brings winner instincts and zero patience for wasted potential. Luke Bryan is the vibe-check: if you’ve got charisma and a moment, he’ll fight for you. Lionel Richie listens for the artist, not just the voice; tone, control, and star presence.