Only five “American Idol” contestants will survive Taylor Swift night.
The top seven finalists will pay homage to “The Life of a Showgirl” mega popstar Monday, April 27, performing hits from different eras of Swift’s career as America votes live to reveal who’s still in the running to become the winner of “American Idol” Season 24.
Contestants include Pensacola, Florida’s Keyla Richardson, along with Brooks Rosser, Daniel Stallworth, Braden Rumfelt, Jordan McCullough, Hannah Harper and Chris Tungseth.
When is the next episode of ‘American Idol’ 2026?
The next episode of “American Idol” airs at 7 p.m. CT/8 p.m. ET on Monday, April 27.
Watch “American Idol” on Disney+
How to watch ‘American Idol’ tonight
ABC airs “American Idol” at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET) every Monday.
If you don’t have cable, paid streaming platforms, such as YouTube TV, DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV and more, also show episodes in real time. If you miss it, the episode is available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu the next day.
Richardson’s family and friends will gather at 7 p.m. CT Monday, April 27, for a watch party at Margarita’s Restaurant Fusion & Bar, 7250 Plantation Road, and they encourage the Pensacola community to join them.
Did Keyla Richardson make Top 7 on ‘American Idol?’
Pensacola’s Keyla Richardson advanced to “American Idol” Top 7 finalists on Disney Night, last Monday, April 20. She dazzled judges with her rendition of the Lion’s King’s “Circle of Life” in a sparkling gold gown.
If Richardson makes it to the top three finalists, there is potential for a “hometown hero” celebration and concert, an “American Idol” tradition, in Pensacola.
The City of Pensacola has tentative plans for a concert at the Community Maritime Park and Wahoos Stadium area on May 6, preceded by an afternoon parade.
Who went home last episode on ‘American Idol’?
On last week’s episode, which aired Monday, April 20, two singers were eliminated:
How to vote for Keyla Richardson on ‘American Idol’
There are three ways fans can vote on American Idol:
Each week, voters may vote 10 times per contestant per method, meaning each person could cast 50 votes for Richardson across all methods.
When is ‘American Idol’ finale 2026?
The Season 24 finale of “American Idol” airs Monday, May 11.
This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: Top 7 ‘American Idol’ singers to battle it out with Taylor Swift songs
Reporting by Ashley Ferrer and Brittany Misencik, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / Pensacola News Journal
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