'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.