American Idol season 23 has narrowed down its top 24 contestants from a talented pool of singers — but the competition is just getting started.
When the season premiered in March, Idol hopefuls around the country auditioned in front of judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan for their shot at earning a golden ticket to Hollywood. Nearly 150 finalists were selected, hoping to get one step closer to success. Eventually, however, some fan favorites were sent home in what host Ryan Seacrest called “the biggest cut” in the show’s history.
Among those moving forward were 18-year-old Zaylie Windsor — who Underwood compared to a young Taylor Swift during her initial audition — and 22-year-old Baylee Littrell, the son of Backstreet Boys singer Brian Littrell.
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Once decided, the top 24 hit the stage again at the Aulani resort in Hawaii with help from mentors Ashanti and Josh Groban, as well as Idol artist in residence Jelly Roll. Viewers at home were finally given the chance to vote following the solo performances, with the fates of the final contestants in America’s hands for the remainder of the season.
American Idol airs on ABC Sundays and Mondays at 8 p.m. ET. Scroll below to meet the top 24 singers — and to find out who gets eliminated from the competition first:
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'American Idol' Season 23 Contestants: Who's Safe and Who's Been Sent Home
American Idol season 23 has narrowed down its top 24 contestants from a talented pool of singers — but the competition is just getting started.When the season premiered in March, Idol hopefuls around the country auditioned in front of judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan for their shot at earning a golden ticket to Hollywood. Nearly 150 finalists were selected, hoping to get one step closer to success. Eventually, however, some fan favorites were sent home in what host Ryan Seacrest called “the biggest cut” in the show’s history.Among those moving forward were 18-year-old Zaylie Windsor — who Underwood compared to a young Taylor Swift during her initial audition — and 22-year-old Baylee Littrell, the son of Backstreet Boys singer Brian Littrell.Once decided, the top 24 hit the stage again at the Aulani resort in Hawaii with help from mentors Ashanti and Josh Groban, as well as Idol artist in residence Jelly Roll. Viewers at home were finally given the chance to vote following the solo performances, with the fates of the final contestants in America’s hands for the remainder of the season.American Idol airs on ABC Sundays and Mondays at 8 p.m. ET. Scroll below to meet the top 24 singers — and to find out who gets eliminated from the competition first:
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Amanda Barise
Age: 27
From: New York City
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Baylee Littrell
Age: 22
From: Alpharetta, Georgia
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Breanna Nix
Age: 25
From: Denton, Texas
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Canaan James Hill
Age: 17
From: Dallas, Texas
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Ché
Age: 28
From: Essex, England
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Desmond Roberts
Age: 26
From: Orange County, California
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Drew Ryn
Age: 28
From: Chino Valley, Arizona
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Filo
Age: 23
From: Dublin, California
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Gabby Samone
Age: 23
From: Baltimore, Maryland
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Grayson Torrence
Age: 21
From: Providence Forge, Virginia
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Isaiah Misailegalu
Age: 17
From: Las Vegas, Nevada
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Jamal Roberts
Age: 27
From: Meridian, Mississippi
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John Foster
Age: 18
From: Addis, Louisiana
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Josh King
Age: 24
From: Matthews, North Carolina
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Kyana Fanene
Age: 28
From: San Leandro, California
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Kolbi Jordan
Age: 26
From: Tulsa, Oklahoma
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Mattie Pruitt
Age: 18
From: Eagleville, Tennessee
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MKY
Age: 25
From: East Los Angeles, California
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Olivier Bergeron
Age: 23
From: New Brunswick, Canada
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Penny Samar
Age: 23
From: Williamsport, Pennsylvania
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Slater Nalley
Age: 18
From: Atlanta, Georgia
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Thunderstorm Artis
Age: 29
From: Haleiwa, Hawaii
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Victor Solomon
Age: 26
From: Peoria, Illinois
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Zaylie Windsor
Age: 18
From: Safford, Arizona
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