Bel Air's Brooks Rosser Did Not Advance to the Top 5 on American Idol
Nikki Glaser joined the panel as viewers chose five singers to advance after a Taylor Swift tribute and California-themed performances.
- On Monday, April 27, 2026, American Idol hosted a Taylor Swift tribute night featuring guest judge Comedian Nikki Glaser alongside regulars Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, and Lionel Richie.
- The Top 7 contestants performed one Swift track and a second song from an artist of their choice, a format supported by a collaboration with Visit California.
- Despite viewer perception of tension between Underwood and Glaser on social media, the judges appeared friendly on screen; Underwood posted a photo with the guest judge, which Glaser reshared to her Instagram Stories.
- Following the performances, Brooks Rosser and Daniel Stallworth were eliminated, leaving the Top 5 to continue competing in the next round.
- Next week, original American Idol judges Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul return to mentor the remaining singers, with episodes airing Mondays at 8 p.m. on WMAR.
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Bel Air's Brooks Rosser did not advance to the Top 5 on American Idol
It's the end of the American Idol road for Brooks Rosser.The Bel Air native didn't get enough votes on the show Monday night to advance to the top 5.It was Taylor Swift night and Rosser chose to sing "Love Story".Here's what the judges had to say:Luke Bryan: Force yourself to give more energy, more energy. You took that energy up in the end and I wanted just a little bit more.Lionel Richie: I think you are having a great time. Your voice is so u…
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