SOME fan favorites of this season’s American Idol were eliminated from the competition Monday night.
Sage McNeely, Cadence Baker, Katyrah Love, Elli Rowe, Jacob Moran, and Cameron Whitcomb were the contestants who were sent home by the judges.
America’s vote determined who made it into the Top 10, and the judges saved four contestants, sending home the remaining six from the Top 20.
The judges saved Allegra Miles, Jay Copeland, Mike Parker, and Tristen Gressett.
The shocking eliminations came after host Ryan Seacrest revealed Sunday night that Scarlet Ayliz, Danielle Finn, and Sir Blayke did not make it through to the Top 20.
Read our American Idol live blog for the latest news and updates…
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Who was sent home?
The following contestants were cut from the competition Monday night, after the judges selected four others:
- Elli
- Sage
- Cameron
- Katyrah
- Cadence
- Jacob
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Moment of truth
The contestants who will be moving forward are:
- Allegra Miles
- Jay
- Mike
- Tristen
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Judges deliberating
The judges are now deliberating on which of the 10 contestants they will save.
Only four will be saved, and six will be eliminated from the competition.
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Katy praises Tristen
“Is that what they call subliminal messaging?” joked Katy. “You are a rockstar no matter what happens to you.”
“You don’t belong in any other position.”
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Tristen sings for a spot
Tristen is now fighting for a spot in the Top 14.
He is singing Are You Gonna Go My Way, by Lenny Kravitz.
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Fritz claims the last spot
Fritz just learned that he earned the last spot in the Top 10.
Fritz is now singing Golden, by Harry Styles.
Tristen Gressett will sing for a spot in the Top 14 next.
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One spot remains
Fritz and Tristen are hoping they can claim the last spot in the Top 10.
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Luke praises Mike
“I’m just a huge fan of what you’re doing,” said Luke. “Great song choice.”
“I’m quite frankly very shocked you’re not in our Top 10.”
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Mike Parker up next
“I’m just happy to be here,” Mike said before the results were read.
Mike just found out that he will fight for a spot in the Top 14.
He is singing Bed On Fire by Teddy Swims.
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Emyrson reacts
“It means so much,” said Emyrson.
“This has been my dream for so long.”
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Emyrson Flora up next
Emyrson just found out she made it in the Top 10.
She will now be singing With Love In The Dark, by Adele.
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Lionel praises Elli
“You are a victim of so many people in your lane,” said Lionel. “You have grown so much during this entire session with this class.”
Lionel called it the best performance he’s seen from her.
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Elli Rowe up next
Elli just learned she did not make it in the Top 10, and she will have to sing for a spot in the Top 14.
She is now singing All I Want by Kodaline.
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Katy praises Jacob
“I’ve retired that song now,” said Katy. “You are in control of your future, I think you know that now.”
“You’re amazing, you’re so talented.”
“I think you’re one of the most incredibly talented people here.”
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Jacob Moran up next
“I’m nervous, but I’m here and I’m excited,” Jacob said before the results were read.
Jacob just learned he will have to fight for a spot in the Top 14.
He is singing Rise, by American Idol judge Katy Perry.
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Noah is safe
Noah just found out that he is in the Top 10.
“Happy birthday!” host Ryan Seacrest said.
Noah is now singing Cover Me Up, by Jason Isbell.
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Noah Thompson up next
Noah just turned 20 today, and he will find out if he made it in the Top 10 after the commercial break.
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Luke praises Jay
“That performance is why we gave you the platinum ticket,” said Luke.
“That was a tremendous performance, tremendous song choice for you, and I know where my heart is right now.”
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Jay up next
Jay just found out that he did not make it in the Top 10.
He is now fighting for a spot in the Top 14.
He is singing Believer by Imagine Dragons.
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Lionel praises Sage
“That is the way you come out after bad news,” said Lionel. “You absolutely took charge.”
“Your attitude was so positive, so direct, you owned the stage.”
Lionel agreed her performance was better than last night.
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Sage up next
Sage just found out she will have to fight for a spot in the Top 14.
She is singing Brown Eye’d Lover by Allen Stone.
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Nicolina up next
Nicolina just found out she also made it in the Top 10.
The contestant is now singing She Used to Be Mine by Sara Bareilles.
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‘I’m at a loss for words’
“I don’t even know what to think right now,” said Leah after her performance.
“I’m at a loss for words.”
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Leah Marlene up next
“I am just so grateful to be here,” she said before the results were read.
Leah just found out she is in the Top 10.
She is singing an original called Wisher to the Well.
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Dan Marshall up next
Dan just found out that he is in the Top 10.
He is now singing Stuck On You, by American Idol judge Lionel Richie.
