'American Idol' comes to America for very first time remotely, with Top 20 performing for spot in Top 10

Sunday, April 26, on ABC

The stakes have never been higher as the Top 20 perform remotely for a spot in the Top 10 of “American Idol,” Sunday, April 26 (8-10 p.m. EDT), on ABC.

For the first time ever, “American Idol” reaches audiences in an all-new way, as judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, host Ryan Seacrest, in-house mentor Bobby Bones and the Top 20 contestants participate from different locations. The remaining “Idol” hopefuls continue their journeys remotely, filming their performances on iPhones, singing their hearts out for a chance to win America’s vote and ultimately the coveted season three crown.

Episodes can also be viewed the next day on demand and on Hulu.

“American Idol’s” Top 20 finalists include the following:

• Aliana Jester – Fort Walton Beach, Florida
• Arthur Gunn – Wichita, Kansas
• Cyniah Elise – Jonesboro, Georgia
• DeWayne Crocker Jr. – Castle Rock, Colorado
• Dillon James – Bakersfield, California
• Faith Becnel – Luling, Louisiana
• Francisco Martin – Daly City, California
• Franklin Boone – Hillsborough, North Carolina
• Grace Leer – San Ramon, California
• Jonny West – Studio City, California
• Jovin Webb – Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Julia Gargano – Staten Island
• Just Sam – Sherman Oaks, California
• Kimmy Gabriela – Lakeland, Florida
• Lauren Spencer-Smith – Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada
• Louis Knight – Narberth, Pennsylvania
• Makayla Phillips – Temecula, California
• Nick Merico – Woodland Hills, California
• Olivia Ximines – Menifee, California
• Sophia Wackerman – Long Beach, California