'American Idol' sends home a frontrunner, platinum ticket winner in shocking top 24 reveal

By Nandan Yadav Date:- 11 April 2023 Img Credit - Social Media

The "American Idol" judges have said multiple times that this season's contestants are the best yet.

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That means narrowing them down to the top 24 has been an excruciating task.

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Sunday's episode saw judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie deliver their final judgments to the contestants and,

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Begin revealing which of them made the top 24 to sing for America's vote.

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Some great singers made it through, but there wasn't room for everyone.

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