'American Idol' 2020: Season 18 Top 20 Contestant Refresher Before Live Performances [PHOTOS]
It’s going to be very different compared to other seasons, but “American Idol” Season 18 is still preparing to showcase its Top 20 in style-albeit remotely.
While all shows that traditionally air live episodes have adapted to new formats when it comes to how they broadcast due to social distancing guidelines and restrictions, the longtime singing competition show will be taking a slightly different approach as it approaches that part of Season 18 on ABC. While it will still be done remotely, Executive Producer/Showrunner Trish Kinane told Yahoo Entertainment that it will still be done to the show’s high standards.
“We’re not doing Zoom-or Skype-type situations. We’re getting proper recordings. We’re trying to just upgrade the sound and pi So, here’s how it will work. From a whipping 45 different locations across North America—including the homes of the 20 contestants; judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan; host [Ryan] Seacrest; mentor Bobby Bones; and various musicians, backing singers, and crew members—this season’s finale four competitive episodes will be taped,” Kinane said. “But they’ll be ‘live to tape,’ to give the series as familiar and immediate a feel as possible. This means no multiple takes, no stops and starts; all contestants are performing without a net, so if they forget their lyrics, miss a cue, or hit a bad note, that’s what viewers will vote on, just as they would in any other live ‘Idol’ season.”
So who are the 20 contestants fans will be tuning in to watch and vote on following this unique change?
Aliana Jester
Age: 19
From: Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Social Media: @Aliana_Jester
Arthur Gunn
Age: 22
From: Wichita, Kansas
Social Media: @ArthurGunn122
Cyniah Elise
Age: 18
From: Jonesboro, Georgia
Social Media: @CyniahElise
DeWayne Crocker, Jr.
Age: 23
From: Castle Rock, Colorado
Social Media: @singdewayne
Dillon James
Age: 26
From: Bakersfield, California
Social Media: @DillonJOfficial
Faith Becnel
Age: 20
From: Luling, Louisiana
Social Media: @faithbecnel
Francisco Martin
Age: 19
From: Daly City, California
Social Media: @franciscomartinmusic
Franklin Boone
Age: 28
From: Durham, North Carolina
Social Media: @FBooneMusic
Grace Leer
Age: 28
From: San Roman, California
Social Media: @GraceLeermusic
Jonny West
Age: 23
From: Studio City, California
Social Media: @ohjonnywest
Jovin Webb
Age: 29
From: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Social Media: @JovinWebb
Julia Gargano
Age: 22
From: Staten Island, New York
Social Media: @Julia_Gargano
Just Sam
Age: 21
From: Sherman Oaks, California
Social Media: @justsam.co
Kimmy Gabriela
Age: 18
From: Lakeland, Florida
Social Media: @kimmygabriela__
Lauren Spencer-Smith
Age: 16
From: Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada
Social Media: @iamlaurenmusic
Louis Knight
Age: 19
From: Narberth, Pennsylvania
Social Media: @louiskmusic
Makayla Phillips
Age: 17
From: Temecula, California
Social Media: @MakaylaPhillips
Nick Merico
Age: 24
From: Woodland Hills, California
Social Media: @nickmerico
Olivia Ximines
Age: 16
From: Menifee, California
Social Media: @OliviaXimenes
Sophia Wackerman
Age: 20
From: Long Beach, California
“American Idol” airs Sundays and Mondays at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC.
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