American Idol‘s numbers are rapidly dwindling. On Monday night’s episode of the show, the contestant pool was cut from the Top 20 to the Top 14, sending home six hopefuls.
Monday night’s episode marked the first live show of the season. It followed a faith-themed episode on Easter Sunday, which saw four people go home.
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Kyana Fanene, MKY, Penny Samar, and Grayson Torrence were all sent packing on Sunday night. Fans seemed most shocked by MKY’s elimination. Following his surprise exit, MKY spoke out on Instagram.
“I’ll forever cherish these moments, memories & friends I’ve made on this journey and I will always be grateful for the opportunity to sing and represent LOS ÁNGELES on the national stage,” he wrote. “Although my journey is now official over on @americanidol I’d like to welcome and embrace all the new love and supporters I’ve gained recently! Be ready because this is just the beginning.”
Then, on Monday’s episode, Isaiah Misailegalu, Drew Ryn, Olivier Bergeron, Josh King, Ché, Baylee Littrell, Desmond Roberts, Zaylie Windsor, Victor Solomon, and Amanda Barise found themselves in the Danger Zone.
The contestants were forced to perform for the judges to try to earn a spot in the Top 14 with one of the judges’ four picks. Desmond Roberts, Josh King, Ché, and Amanda Barise were successful in their efforts, moving through along with the season’s 10 other hopefuls.
Read on to find out who made it into the Top 14 of American Idol season 23.
American Idol Season 23 Top 14
Thunderstorm Artis
Amanda Barise
Olivier Bergeron
Ché
Filo
John Foster
Canaan James Hill
Kolbi Jordan
Josh King
Baylee Littrell
Isaiah Misailegalu
Slater Nalley
Breanna Nix
Mattie Pruitt
Desmond Roberts
Jamal Roberts
Drew Ryn
Gabby Samone
Victor Solomon
Zaylie Windsor
Not as lucky as the above contestants were Isaiah Misailegalu, Drew Ryn, Olivier Bergeron, Baylee Littrell, Zaylie Windsor, and Victor Solomon, as all of their Idol journeys came to an end.
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