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‘American Idol’ Recap: Top 11 & Winner of Judges’ Song Contest Revealed
Richie won the judges’ contest 7-3-2 and used the save on Rae, leaving Jesse eliminated and completing the Top 11.
- On Monday, The Live Shows continued with the 2026 Judges' Song Contest on American Idol, with Lionel Richie winning by a landslide, securing seven picks compared to Carrie Underwood's three and Luke Bryan's two.
- Judges selected three 1990s songs for each of the Top artists, who then chose one track to perform. The judge with the most winning picks earned the power to save an artist from elimination.
- Ryan Seacrest revealed the results before eliminations, with Jake Thistle and Juli Kalel being cut from the competition. Remaining singers competed to secure spots in the Top.
- Following his contest victory, Richie utilized his save to rescue Rae from elimination, finalizing the Top. Jesse Findling was eliminated during the final round of cuts.
- Season 24 of American Idol continues with the remaining Top artists preparing for the next phase of the live singing competition.
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‘American Idol’ Live Blog: Who Will Make the Top 11 & Win the Judges’ Song Contest?
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