Lionel Richie last season. Ultimately though, Faith left the competition after singing River by
Bishop Briggs in the top 20 round. The world will see if she makes it further this season. 4 Olivia Ximines
Like Faith, Olivia said goodbye to
Idol during the first week of remote shows in 2020. But it was her take on
Tori Kelly s Language during her audition that really got the judges attention when first meeting the talented artist. If she brings that kind of energy on Monday, it ll be tough to beat Olivia this year. 5 Nick Merico
Nick may have left a bad taste in the judges mouths after walking away from
Harry Connick, Jr., returned to American Idol on Monday during its Comeback episode in which contestants from last season competed for a spot in the Top 10.
The 53-year-old singer once spent three years assessing the show s talent and displayed his own with a glimpse of his latest album, Alone With My Faith.
It was a record Harry hoped would help listeners heal during the coronavirus pandemic, and he d made in his home studio during lockdown.
Comeback episode: Harry Connick, Jr., returned to American Idol on Monday during its Comeback episode in which contestants from last season competed for a spot in the Top 10
In an
American Idol twist, 10 finalists from Season 18 were given a second chance to realize their dream. It was also the first time these alums took the
Idol stage before a live audience after performing from their homes remotely all last year due to COVID.Â
Speaking of homecomings, Harry Connick Jr. and Lauren Daigle stopped by with guest performances. Connick Jr., who put on a musical tour de force, has been a mentor and sat in the judgeâs chair for three seasons. Daigle auditioned on the singing competition before making it to the early rounds in 2012. She gave an uplifting performance of âLook Up Child,â returning toÂ
In an
American Idol twist, 10 finalists from Season 18 were given a second chance to realize their dream. It was also the first time these alums took the
Idol stage before a live audience after performing from their homes remotely all last year due to COVID.Â
Speaking of homecomings, Harry Connick Jr. and Lauren Daigle stopped by with guest performances. Connick Jr., who put on a musical tour de force, has been a mentor and sat in the judgeâs chair for three seasons. Daigle auditioned on the singing competition before making it to the early rounds in 2012. She gave an uplifting performance of âLook Up Child,â returning toÂ
Apr 20, 2021
A tough choice this week! We have TWO local contestants vying for the Comeback spot on Idol!
Aliana Jester of Fort Walton Beach and Pensacola native DeWayne Crocker Jr are both hoping for another shot on American Idol.
DeWayne tried out in Colorado, but his roots are in Pensacola. Remember his great-grandmother & Lionel last year?
Both performed on Idol s Comeback Show Monday night. They re among 10 contestants vying for the last spot in Idol s Top Ten.
You can vote all week
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