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- Season 20 overviewFeb 27-May 22, 202220 episodesSeason 20 episodes1. 501 (Auditions) Feb 27, 2022
- Hopefuls perform for the judges in three cities.
- 2. 502 (Auditions) Mar 6, 2022
- Hopefuls perform for the judges in three cities; the second platinum ticket winner is revealed.
- 3. 503 (Auditions) Mar 13, 2022
- Auditions continue across Los Angeles, Calif., Austin, Texas and Nashville, Tenn.
- 4. 504 (Auditions) Mar 20, 2022
- Auditions continue across Los Angeles, Calif.; Austin, Texas; and Nashville, Tenn.
- 5. 505 (Auditions) Mar 21, 2022
- Auditions across Los Angeles; Austin, Texas; and Nashville, Tenn., come to an end.
- 6. 505A (Auditions) Mar 27, 2022
- The judges continue their search for the next singing sensation.
- 7. 506 (Hollywood Week: Genre Challenge) Mar 28, 2022
- The search for the next superstar continues; fan favorites from auditions sing their hearts out.
- 8. 507 (Hollywood Duets Challenge) Apr 3, 2022
- Fan favorites form dynamic duos and hit the Hollywood stage for the duets challenge.
- 9. 508 (Showstopper/Final Judgment) Apr 4, 2022
- The search for the next superstar continues with the showstoppers round.
- "American Idol" returns to Hawaii to kick off two nights of performances by the top 24.
- The contestants wrap up two nights of top 24 performances; Bebe Rexha mentors hopefuls.
- 12. 511 (Season 20's Top 20) Apr 17, 2022
- Competition heats up as last week's votes are revealed; the remaining contestants perform.
- 13. 512 (Top 14 Live Reveal) Apr 18, 2022
- America's votes determine which 10 hopefuls continue on their musical journey.
- 14. 513 (Top 14) Apr 24, 2022
- Country music star Gabby Barrett returns to mentor the top 14.
- 15. 514 (Judge's Song Contest) Apr 25, 2022
- The judges pick songs for the top 11 to perform; each contestant selects their favorite song.
- 16. 515 (Disney Night) May 1, 2022
- Contestants perform beloved Disney tunes in hopes of securing America's vote.
- 17. 516 (The Great Idol Reunion) May 2, 2022
- "American Idol" greats -- including Ruben Studdard and Scotty McCreery -- reunite on the Idol stage.
- 18. 517 (Top 7) May 8, 2022
- The top seven dedicate songs to their mother or the mother figure in their lives.
- 19. 518 (Top 5) May 15, 2022
- The Top 5 contestants travel to Las Vegas to be mentored by Carrie Underwood.
- 20. 519 (Grand Finale) May 22, 2022
- Top three perform, and a winner is chosen; guest performers Carrie Underwood and Deana Carter.
The twentieth season of American Idol premiered on ABC in 2022, with Ryan Seacrest, Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie as judges. Noah Thompson won the season, while HunterGirl was the runner-up and Leah Marlene finished third.
Apr 18, 2022 · See who made the cut and who got eliminated from the Top 24 of American Idol Season 20 after the first round of public voting. Find out who performed what songs and watch their videos on TVLine.
- Emyrson Flora. Born: Aug. 7, 2005 – Cleveland, Ohio. Favorite Alums: Alejandro Aranda, Gabby Barrett. Musical Influences: Adele, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Brandi Carlile, Maggie Rogers.
- Christian Guardino. Born: March 14, 2000 – Long Island, N.Y. Favorite Alums: Willie Spence, Jordin Sparks. Musical Influences: Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles. First Idol Experience: “I was about two years old and my mom was watching.
- Fritz Hager. Born: Nov. 3, 1999 – Dallas. Favorite Alums: Casey Abrams, Phillip Phillips, Alejandro Aranda, Hunter Metts, Francisco Martin. Musical Influences: Glen Hansard, Andrew Peterson, Ed Sheeran, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul.
- HunterGirl. Born: May 24, 1998 – Gruetli-Laager, Tenn. Favorite Alums: Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Lauren Alaina, Chris Daughtry, Colton Dixon, Jennifer Hudson.
May 23, 2022 · Noah Thompson, a 20-year-old construction worker from Kentucky, won the 20th season of American Idol on Sunday night (May 23). He beat HunterGirl and Leah Marlene in a finale that featured appearances from Flo Rida, Deana Carter, Ben Platt and more.
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May 23, 2022 · “American Idol” picked a winner on Sunday during a three-hour finale. Noah Thompson, a 20-year-old country singer from Kentucky, won Season 20 of the singing competition.