American Idol 2026: Top 20 Revealed After Dramatic Ohana Round in Hawaii
American Idol 2026: Top 20 Revealed After Dramatic Ohana Round in Hawaii
Paulette CohnTue, March 10, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC
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American Idol moved from Nashville to the Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawai’i, for the next stage in the competition on Monday night, the “Ohana Round.” During it, the Top 30 took the stage in an all-new round to perform for their own families, industry tastemakers, and their fellow hopefuls. In the end, only 20 moved forward.
Before the Top 20 were named, this season’s Platinum Tickets were awarded, and for the first time, the judges didn’t make the decision. Three were given out and one was decided by a group of industry experts (see below); the second by friends and family, the ohana; and the final one was voted on by their peers.
Jordan McCullough’s fellow Idols voted for him, the Ohana voted for Brooks, and the industry pros’ Platinum Ticket was awarded to Kyndal Inskeep.
That left 17 spots to be filled by judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. See below for their choices.
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Who went home on American Idol tonight?
Bella Emry, 22Bend, ORServer/Office Admin
Brenna Brigman, 18Arlington, TXVocal Coach
Brianna Yancey, 18Alpharetta, GASinger-Songwriter
Bryant Thomas, 26Mobile, ALSecret Shower Singer“Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac
Chloe Lauren, 25Warrenville, SCStay-at-Home Mom“Hello” by Adele
Jacquie Lee, 18Colts Neck, NJMusician
Kiera Howell, 16Geneva, ALSubstitute Teacher
Michael Garner, 16Forrest City, ARHigh School Student“’Til You Can’t” by Cody Johnson
Sheldon Riley, 26Melbourne, AustraliaSinger“To Build a Home” by The Cinematic Orchestra feat. Patrick Watson
Tianna RobertsSumter, SCVocalist
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Who's in theAmerican Idol 2026 Top 20?
Abayomi, 16San Francisco, CAHigh School Student“Rise Up” by Andra Day
Braden Ramfelt, 22Murphy, NYSubstitute Teacher“If I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys
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Brooks, 22Bel Air, MDDementia Care Medication Tech“Everywhere Everything” by Noah Kahan
Chris Tungseth, 27Fergus Falls, MNConstruction Tradesman“Iris” by Goo Goo Dolls
Daniel Stallworth, 27Moss Point, MSElementary Music Teacher“The Climb” by Miley Cyrus
Genevieve Heyward, 26Lake Geneva, WIMusician“Your Song” byElton John
Hannah Harper, 25Willow Springs, MOStay-at-Home Mom“Go Rest High on that Mountain” by Vince Gill
Jake Thistle, 21Paramus, NJSinger-Songwriter“Sleep On Me” by Jake Thistle
Jesse Findling, 19Massapequa Park, NYCollege Student“Photograph” by Ed Sheeran
Jordan McCullough, 27Murfreesboro, TNWorship Director“Grandma’s Hands” by Bill Withers
Julián Kalel, 19El Paso, TXCollege Student“Surrender” by Julián Kalel
Keyla Richardson, 29Pensacola, FLMusic Teacher“A Thousand Years”by Christina Perri
Kutter Bradley, 29Florence, ALFire Protection Worker“Amarillo Sky” by Jason Aldean
Kyndal Inskeep, 29Fishers, INSinger-Songwriter“Woman of Me” by Kyndal
Lucas Leon, 17Gallatin, TNHigh School Student“The House that Built Me” by Miranda Lambert
Madison Moon, 21Orlando, FLMusician“Faithfully” by Journey
Makiyah, 24Pinebluff, AKAssistant Branch Bank Manager“Stand Up” by Cynthia Erivo
Philmon Lee, 25LaGrange, GAInsurance Agent“All I Want” by Kodaline
Rae, 24Frederick, MDMusician“I’ll Be There” by The Jackson 5
Ruby Rae, 16Pacific Palisades, CAHigh School Student“Till Forever Falls Apart” by Ashe & FINNEAS
Who were the industry professional voters on American Idol?Cheryl Porter, Voice CoachSasha Farber,Dancing with the Stars ProLauren Gray, InfluencerAnthony Gargiula, InfluencerShirley Halperin,Rolling Stone co-editor in chiefKelly Sutton, Grand Ole Opry HostTerry McCaskill & Kaniyia Brown, TikTok power couple
American Idol airs Monday nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. Streams next day on Hulu.
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Source: “AOL Entertainment”
