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WARNING! THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS ABOUT AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 24! Excitement is building as American Idol Season 24 gears up for Hawaii Week Part 2 on Monday, March 23, 2026. On this night, the remaining ten contestants from the Top 20 will showcase their talents for America’s Vote for the first time, with special performances by announced superstar guests. Familiar faces return this season, with Ryan Seacrest hosting, alongside judges Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan.
The journey to the Top 20 began with auditions in Nashville, followed by a unique twist where Hollywood Week was also held in Nashville. From there, the Top 30 headed to Hawaii for the brand-new ‘Ohana Round. In this round, industry experts, families, and friends joined the contestants in voting, leading to the selection of three platinum ticket winners: Kyndal, Brooks, and Jordan McCullough. These winners automatically secured their spots in the Top 20, while the judges selected the remaining 17 contestants.
In the first part of Hawaii Week, the initial ten contestants, including Makiyah, Jake Thistle, Genevieve Hayward, Daniel Stallworth, Kyndal, Kutter Bradley, Jesse Findling, Hannah Harper, Braden Rumfelt, and Brooks performed for America’s Vote. As the next group takes the stage, the anticipation builds for the announcement of the Top 14 on Songs of Faith Night, scheduled for March 30.
During American Idol season 24 Hawaii Week Part 1, the first ten contestants sang for America’s Vote. They were Makiyah, Jake Thistle, Genevieve Hayward, Daniel Stallworth, Kyndal, Kutter Bradley, Jesse Findling, Hannah Harper, Braden Rumfelt, and Brooks. After the remaining ten contestants perform, the Top 14 will be revealed on Songs of Faith Night on March 30.
Who Are The American Idol Season 24 Hawaii Week Part 2 Guest Performers?
According to an ABC press release, American Idol season 24 Hawaii Week Part 2 will welcome two guest performers to the stage. They are Skip Marley and Keke Palmer. Skip is a Grammy-nominated artist who’s the grandson of reggae singers Bob Marley and Rita Marley. His mother is singer Cedella Marley Minto, who was a member of the group Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, with her siblings.
Keke is an actress, singer, and television host, who’s won two Primetime Emmy Awards and was included on Time’s list of its 100 most influential people in the world in 2019. Along with Brad Paisley, Keke mentored the Top 20 contestants during their time in Hawaii, and also served as a guest judge alongside Lionel, Carrie, and Luke.
Which American Idol Season 24 Finalists Are Performing During Hawaii Week Part 2?
The remaining ten American Idol season 24 finalists will sing for America’s Vote during Hawaii Week Part 2. They are Philmon Lee, Rae, Lucas Leon, Jordan McCullough, Abayomi, Madison Moon, Chris Tungseth, Ruby Rae, Julián Kalel, and Keyla Richardson.
What Happens After American Idol Season 24 Hawaii Week?
After American Idol season 24 Hawaii Week, the shows will finally go live. According to an ABC press release, on March 30, the Top 14 contestants will be announced during Songs of Faith Night. By the end of the episode, two contestants will be eliminated, and the Top 12 will advance to the next round of the competition.
American Idol season 24 has been a thrilling ride so far, with one of the most extraordinary groups of finalists in the show’s history. The second half of the Top 20 is certain to wow everyone with their songs, while the guest performers, Skip and Keke, will add some extra magic to the episode. American Idol season 24 is just getting started, but it’s already one of the best ever.
American Idol airs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
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2002 – 2016-00-00
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ABC
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Nigel Lythgoe
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Ken Warwick
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American Idol