American Idol 2026 Top 11 SHOCKER: Who Got EVICTED After Top 14 Votes? Judges’ Song Contest Winner Is...

American Idol 2026 Eviction Shocker: American Idol 2026 has officially narrowed down its contestants to the Top 11, but not without a dramatic twist that has fans buzzing online. After last week's unexpected delay in announcing results, the latest episode delivered a high-stakes triple elimination that completely reshaped the competition.

The April 6 (Monday) episode finally confirmed America's votes, which had been postponed earlier due to a massive influx that required additional verification. Host Ryan Seacrest unveiled the long-awaited Top 12 lineup.

American Idol 2026 Top 12 Contestants: Which 2 Singers Went Home After Last week's Voting Delay?

As American Idol Season 24 heats up, the competition is getting fiercer, and every vote is proving to be more crucial than ever.

American Idol 2026 finally revealed its Top 12 contestants after last week's voting delay, with Jake Thistle and Julian Kalel getting eliminated based on America's votes.

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American Idol 2026 Top 11 Contestants Names: Who Is The Winner Of Judges' Song Contest?

With the top 12 results locked in, the remaining contestants quickly moved into the next challenge - the fan-favorite "Judges' Song Contest." In this round, each singer performed a hit track from the '90s, secretly selected by judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood.

In the "Judges' Song Contest" round, Lionel Richie emerged as the winner, with seven of the Top 12 contestants choosing his song picks. Carrie Underwood secured second place with three selections, while Luke Bryan finished last with two.

Following this round, Jesse Findling was eliminated, bringing the competition down to the Top 11.

The American Idol 2026 Top 11 contestants are: Philmon Lee, Braden Rumfelt, Lucas Leon, Hannah Harper, Chris Tungseth, Rae, Daniel Stallworth, Keyla Richardson, Jordan McCullough, Brooks Rosser, and Kyndal Inskeep.