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`American Idol`: Judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. (ABC photo by Craig Sjodin)
"American Idol": Judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. (ABC photo by Craig Sjodin)

14 become 10 on 'American Idol'

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Fri, Apr 20th 2018 09:50 pm
Journey to find next superstar continues as the top 14 perform, America gets to vote for first time
After solo and celebrity duet performances with the top 24 contestants, the judges narrowed down the field to the top 14 finalists. Now the judges are handing over the reigns to America to start voting on who they want to crown the next "American Idol," as the search for America's next superstar continues on its new home on America's network, The ABC Television Network, Sunday, April 22 (8-10:01 p.m. EDT), streaming and on demand.
In this episode, the top 14 contestants will perform solo, in hopes of winning over America's heart and being voted through to Monday night's top 10 reveal.
The top 14 finalists include:
  • Ada Vox
  • Cade Foehner
  • Caleb Lee Hutchinson
  • Catie Turner
  • Dennis Lorenzo
  • Gabby Barrett
  • Garrett Jacobs
  • Jonny Brenns
  • Jurnee
  • Maddie Poppe
  • Mara Justine
  • Marcio Donaldson
  • Michael J. Woodard
  • Michelle Sussett
Voting will open at the top of the show, at 8 p.m., and will close the following morning at 9 a.m. Viewers can vote online at AmericanIdol.com/vote, in the "American Idol" app or via text. One can vote 10 times per contestant, per method.
Helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Emmy Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest returns as host of the beloved series.
•The top 10 finalists will be revealed Monday, April 23 (8-10 p.m.), streaming and on demand.
In this episode, America's overnight vote from Sunday will solidify the safety of the six contestants with the most votes. Those that are safe will perform a victory song, and the eight contestants who are in jeopardy will sing to impress the judges. The judges will choose four contestants to join America's top six picks, pushing 10 talented hopefuls one step closer to stardom.

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