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American Idol 2026 Day 2: Top 20


The live shows for this season of American Idol started last week and now that all the contestants have performed, it is time to rank. This is my personal ranking of everyone's performance from worst (or least favorite) to best. If you have not read last week's introduction, I highly suggest you read that first before this ranking; 



Least Favorite/#20: Abayomi
Mamma Knows Best- Jessie J
I remain unimpressed😒

#19: Ruby Rae

Drag Me Down- One Direction
Some good vocal moments, but mostly meh

#18: Rae

Respect- Aretha Franklin
You're not as soulful as you think you are 🤦🏾‍♀️

#17: Madison Moon

Since U Been Gone- Kelly Clarkson
Not the worst but did have some odd moments

#16: Jake Thistle

The Power Of Love-  Huey Lewis & The News
Meh

#15: Lucas Leon

Just To See You Smile- Tim McGraw
He was fine, that's it

#14: Julián Kalel

Tourniquet- Zach Bryan
Same

#13: Hannah Harper

Ain't No Grave-  Bethel Music & Molly Skaggs
Underwhelming

#12: Kutter Bradley

It's Not Over- Chris Daughtry
Daughtry's too good for you man

#11: Makiyah

Bang Bang- Jessie J, Ariana Grande, & Nicki Minaj
Slightly yelly, but not horrible

#10: Genevieve Hayward

Pink Pony Club- Chappell Roan
I'm not gonna lie, she wasn't bad

#9: Chris Tungseth

Apologize- OneRepublic
Also slightly underwhelming, but still decent

#8: Daniel Stallworth

All Night Long- Lionel Ritchie
Shout out to him for having the guts to do this in front of a judge

#7: Philmon Lee

Don't Stop Believin' - Journey
Thumbs Up👍🏾

#6: Jesse Findling

You Found Me- The Fray
Nice job

#5: Braden Rumfelt

Love On The Brain- Rihanna
This man loves to surprise me

#4: Brooks

Dancing On My Own-Robyn
Lovely job

#3: Kyndal

Call Your Mom- Noah Kahan & Lizzy McAlpine
Great as always

#2: Jordan McCollough

I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For- U2
Again, slightly underwhelming. But still great

Best Performance: Keyla Richardson

With A Little Help From My Friends- The Beetles
YES! JUST YES!!!!!!!!

That's my ranking. More next week. Thanks For Reading

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