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The episode also sees Makayla Phillips returning to the show to audition as she was two weeks too young when she auditioned back in 2017, and this time, she impresses everyone.
Mar 9, 2020
AceShowbiz – Judges on “American Idol”, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, were impressed by one contestant in the Saturday, March 8 episode. The episode was kicked off with a performance by Danny La Rota who sang Lorde’s “Royals”. Katy thought he was the most “unique” contestant and he unsurprisingly got three yes.
Following it up was Lou Dawg who performed an original song. Lionel said no, but Katy said yes to him. However, Lou didn’t move on to Hollywood. Makayla Phillips returned to the show as she was two weeks too young when she auditioned back in 2017. She performed “Who’s Loving You” by The Jackson 5 and it was enough to make Katy believe that she’ll be among the Top 10. She got her golden ticket to Hollywood.
Later, Devon Alexander sang Sam Smith’s “Not in That Way”. The judges loved his performance and gave him a golden ticket to Hollywood. Singing an original song “Slip Away”, Mosean Wilson successfully wowed the judges. Lionel got out of his chair to give Mosean a hug. Meanwhile, Katy was left to tears because of the performance. Mosean got the golden ticket and went to Hollywood.
Next up was Faith Becnel and she got mixed response from the judges. Lionel didn’t think Faith was ready. However, Katy and Luke said yes to her. Musical couple Kat Luna and Alejandro “Alex” Garrido Cortez then performed “Shallow” together, though they auditioned separately. Fortunately, Kat and Alex both got the golden tickets.
Singing “I Will Survive” was Tavia, but she didn’t get voted through. The next contestant to audition was Sophia Wackerman who opted to perform “Water” by Bishop Briggs. Fully impressed, Lionel predicted Sophie Wackerman would be top 10.
Later Jimmy Levy sang “Wicked Games”. Katy, however, stopped him and urged him to perform something a cappella because she knew Jimmy was nervous. Olivia Ximines performed Tori Kelly’s “Language” and sent her through to Hollywood. Marna Michelle, who is wheelchair-bound, performed in front of the judges. The judges didn’t think it was a perfect performance, though they eventually gave her the golden ticket to Hollywood.
Zack Dobbins showed case his unique voice as he performed an original song. Concluding the night was Ren Patrick. She sang “Dancing On My Own”, much to the judges’ liking. Unsurprisingly, they sent Ren to Hollywood.

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Meanwhile, Genavieve Linkowski returns to perform an emotional rendition of ‘How Am I Supposed to Live Without You’ by Michael Bolton, a tribute for her sister who died in a car accident.
Mar 2, 2020
AceShowbiz – “American Idol” season 18 continued its auditions on Sunday, March 1 episode, and this time it was in Savannah. Kicking off the episode was Kimmy Gabriela who performed a stunning rendition of “Let’s Hurt Tonight” by OneRepublic in front of judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie.
Luke believed Kimmy was special and thought that she was Top 10 material. Kimmy was sent to Hollywood alongside a few numbers of singers including Amelia, Erin Kirby and Jordan Jones. Following it up was Lauren Mascitti who sang an original song titled “If I Can Lose You”. The song impressed Lional and unsurprisingly she headed to Hollywood.
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A security guard named Courtney Timmonds then made history as she was brought by host Ryan Seacrest to the judges to audition because she missed the deadline. She performed a gorgeous rendition of “Rise Up” by Andra Day, prompting Katy to gush that she’s “one of the best singers we’ve seen today.” Courtney was sent to Hollywood after they shared an emotional moment together.
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Performing Pink’s “What About Us” was Lauren Spencer-Smith. She was praised by Katy who told her she’s got a “God given gift.” Lauren would join others in Hollywood. Next up was DeWayne Crocker Jr. who sang “Don’t Worry Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin. The judges loved his range and would expect to see more of him in Hollywood.
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Also being sent to Hollywood was Dillon James. He amazed everyone with his performance of a soulful rendition of Bob Dylan’s “Make You Feel My Love”. Katy admitted that she was “intrigued” by Dylan’s “unusual voice,” and other judges also seemed to share the same sentiment. Unsurprisingly Dillon headed to Hollywood.
Geena and Shannon Gibbon also wowed the judges during their auditions and headed to Hollywood. Concluding the night was Genavieve Linkowski. She performed an emotional rendition of “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You” by Michael Bolton, a tribute for her sister who died in a car accident.
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The judges loved it and she got three yes to go to Hollywood.

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The new episode of the ABC singing competition, meanwhile, concludes with a married couple who auditions as a duo named Treble Soul but only one of them is successfully sent to Hollywood.
Feb 24, 2020
AceShowbiz – “American Idol” continued its auditions in the Sunday, February 23 episode. Performing first in front of judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan was Cyniah Elise. He sang a gorgeous rendition of Calum Scott’s “You Are The Reason”.
Lionel was hugely impressed and even compared her to Whitney Houston. Cyniah was unsurpringly sent to Hollywood. Following it up was Kay Genyse, who sang “Mercy”. Judges, however, weren’t exactly convinced by her vocals. Luke said no to her, while Katy brought Kay out to hear what public said about her. The people loved Kay and that earned Kay two yes from Katy and Lionel.
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Next up was Kyle Tanguay and he performed Shawn Mendes’ “Mercy”. Although it was just okay, the judges sent him to Hollywood. Singing “Whipping Post” by The Allman Brothers was Jovin Webb. He got three yes and moved onto Hollywood. Later, Claire Jolie Goodman showcased her Broadway-style voice. She had an amazing voice but the judges told her that “American Idol” wasn’t the place for her.
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Margie Mays, who auditioned back in season 7, returned this year. Singing “I Found a Boy”, she wowed the judges with her improvement though she still needed some works. Lionel said yes, but Katy said no. Luke, meanwhile, gave her a yes because he wanted to give her one more shot. Margie went to Hollywood.
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Margie’s boyfriend Johnny then came with an original song and the judges loved him. He was off to Hollywood! The next singer was Sarah Isen who opted to sing an amazing rendition of Beyonce Knowles’ “If I Were a Boy”. It was a no-brainer decision to send Sarah to Hollywood. Later, Julia Gargano got three yes after performing an original song titled “Growing Pains”.
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The last audition was from a married couple, who formed a duo called Treble Soul. The judges, however, wanted them to perform individually. Curt Jones went up first, singing a Travis Tritt song. Hannah Prestridge followed it up with an original song about overcoming addiction.
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At the end, the judges decided to only send Hannah to the next round.

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The premiere episode of season 18 of the singing competition show opens with Doug Kiker, a garbage man from Alabama, who stuns the judges with a performance of ‘God Bless the Broken Road’ by Rascal Flatts.
Feb 17, 2020
AceShowbiz – “American Idol” season 18 is here! The FOX singing competition returned with a new season on Sunday, February 16, bringing back the judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan.
The premiere episode opened with Doug Kiker, a garbage man from Mobile, Alabama. However, before he performed, the judges sent him to returning host Ryan Seacrest so that he could help him perform in front of a crowd. While waiting, 16-year-old Camryn Leigh Smith who sang “Big White Room” by Jessie J.
Luke said that she reminded him of a young Katy. Katy, meanwhile, Camryn gave her hope about the level of talent of this this season. Camryn got three yes.
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Doug then came back, singing “God Bless the Broken Road” by Rascal Flatts. Katy then wanted to see his range and Luke helped with the piano. “There’s so much in there,” Luke said while Katy started to tear up and said, “You just stay who you are and you’re going to go so far.” Unsurprisingly, they sent Doug to Hollywood.
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The next contestant was Francisco Martin who performed a gorgeous and soulful rendition of “Alaska” by Maggie Rogers. Katy raved, “You’ve got an incredible voice.” Meanwhile, Luke believed that Francisco would be among the Top 5. He headed to Hollywood.
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Nick Merico, who auditioned last season, returned though he backed out before going to Hollywood because of “personal things.” He managed to convince Katy and Luke that he still wanted to pursue his dream as a singer with a touching performance of “You Say” by Lauren Daigle. However, Lionel told Nick, “I don’t like you,” adding that he wanted him to know “what it feels like when people don’t adore you.” Still, the judges gave another Golden Ticket.
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Arthur Gunn later stunned everyone with his rendition of “Girl From the North Country” by Bob Dylan. Katy asked him to sing another song and he opted for “Have You Ever Seen the Rain?” by Creedence Clearwater Revival. “Arthur, you’re a rock star,” gushed Katy. Lionel echoed the sentiment, telling him, “You are the story we need to tell.”
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Next up was Alisa Ermolaev. She, however, couldn’t impress the judges and even said that Katy was “f***ing salty.” Louis Knight followed it up with a performance of “Change”, which is an original song about a friend who committed suicide. “You might be the biggest start we’ve ever had on ‘American Idol’,” Luke said. Lionel also praised Louis’ songwriting skills.
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Saveria got mixed responses from the judges. Luke and Lionel were not impressed, but Katy felt that she had “so much potential.” Katy said yes but the other judges said no, much to the former’s frustration. Meghan Fitton, meanwhile, hoped to get a ticket with a performance of “Love Where You’re At” by Alan Stone. The judges said yes and gave “The Bachelor” superfan the Golden Ticket.
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Concluding the night was Samantha Diaz a.k.a. Just Sam, who sang “You Say” by Lauren Daigle. She was overwhelmed that she had to stop singing because she cried. However, she recovered as she continued showing off her skills by belting out “Rise Up” by Andra Day. Sam headed to Hollywood.

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