The revival of American Idol continues with its eighth season on ABC and 23rd overall. The Top 24 hopefuls were chosen from those who survived Hollywood Week, where each had to sing in the Showstopper round to convince the three judges — Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan — that they deserved a place in the American Idol Top 24.
In turn, each of these finalists performed for America’s vote from Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa in Hawaii. Grammy winner Ashanti and Grammy nominee Josh Groban served as mentors alongside this season’s Artist in Residence, Jelly Roll. After returning to Hollywood, the Top 20 were revealed and continued to perform for America’s vote each week until a champion was crowned.
Season 23 of American Idol premiered Sunday, March 9 on ABC will continue to air on Sunday and Monday nights until the live finale in May.
Who will become the next American Idol? See all of the finalists below and check back each week to see the full order of elimination.
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Amanda Barise
Image Credit: ABC HOMETOWN: Manhattan, NY
OCCUPATION: Musician
AGE: 27
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Baylee Littrell
Image Credit: ABC HOMETOWN: Alpharetta, GA
OCCUPATION: College Student
AGE: 22
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Breanna Nix
Image Credit: ABC HOMETOWN: Denton, TX
OCCUPATION: Stay-at-Home Mom
AGE: 25
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Canaan James Hill
Image Credit: ABC HOMETOWN: Dallas, TX
OCCUPATION: Content Creator
AGE: 17
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Ché
Image Credit: ABC HOMETOWN: Essex, England
OCCUPATION: Singer
AGE: 28
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Desmond Roberts
Image Credit: ABC HOMETOWN: Orange County, CA
OCCUPATION: Music Teacher
AGE: 26
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Drew Ryn
Image Credit: ABC HOMETOWN: Chino Valley, AZ
OCCUPATION: Musician
AGE: 28
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Filo
Image Credit: ABC HOMETOWN: Dublin, CA
OCCUPATION: Musician
AGE: 23
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Gabby Samone
Image Credit: ABC HOMETOWN: Baltimore, MD
OCCUPATION: Child Care Specialist
AGE: 23
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Isaiah Misailegalu
Image Credit: ABC HOMETOWN: Las Vegas, NV
OCCUPATION: High School Student
AGE: 17
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Jamal Roberts
Image Credit: ABC HOMETOWN: Meridian, MS
OCCUPATION: PE Teacher
AGE: 27
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John Foster
Image Credit: ABC HOMETOWN: Addis, LA
OCCUPATION: College Student
AGE: 18
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Josh King
Image Credit: ABC HOMETOWN: Matthews, NC
OCCUPATION: Airport Pianist
AGE: 24
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Kolbi Jordan
Image Credit: ABC HOMETOWN: Tulsa, OK
OCCUPATION: People and Culture Generalist
AGE: 26
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Mattie Pruitt
Image Credit: ABC HOMETOWN: Eagleville, TN
OCCUPATION: High School Student
AGE: 15
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Olivier Bergeron
Image Credit: ABC HOMETOWN: Kedgwick, New Brunswick
OCCUPATION: Truck Driver
AGE: 23
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Slater Nalley
Image Credit: ABC HOMETOWN: Atlanta, GA
OCCUPATION: High School Student
AGE: 18
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Thunderstorm Artis
Image Credit: ABC HOMETOWN: Haleiwa, HI
OCCUPATION: Musician
AGE: 29
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Victor Solomon
Image Credit: ABC HOMETOWN: Peoria, IL
OCCUPATION: Fast Food Director
AGE: 26
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Zaylie Windsor
Image Credit: ABC HOMETOWN: Safford, AZ
OCCUPATION: Musician
AGE: 18
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MKY (Top 24)
Image Credit: ABC HOMETOWN: East LA, CA
OCCUPATION: Singer
AGE: 25
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Penny Samar (Top 24)
Image Credit: ABC HOMETOWN: Williamsport, PA
OCCUPATION: Café Manager
AGE: 23
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Grayson Torrence (Top 24)
Image Credit: ABC HOMETOWN: Providence Forge, VA
OCCUPATION: Gymnastics Instructor
AGE: 21
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Kyana Fanene (Top 24)
Image Credit: ABC HOMETOWN: San Leandro, CA
OCCUPATION: Background Singer
AGE: 28
