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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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‘American Idol’ Viewers Spot ‘Tension’ Between Carrie Underwood & Nikki Glaser

The comedian was a guest judge for Taylor Swift Night.

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GoldDerby broke the news on Monday, April 27, 2026.
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