This week saw Miss America auditioning, Lionel Ritchie crying, and one contestant gets a Platinum ticket!!!
Global (07 March 2022) – American Idol, the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returned on the 27th of February 2022, and we’ve got the second episode highlights for you!
The show has given a platform to artists like Kelly Clarkson, Adam Lambert, Jennifer Hudson, Carrie Underwood and Jordin Sparks to shine, and this year, the singing competition show that started it all and created countless superstars began its historic 20th season! Yes, 20 years of American Idol.
And even though the series is not currently on South African television or streaming services, the American Idol YouTube channel is stepping up and bringing us so many highlights!
Check out the top 5 auditions from the second episode below:
Platinum Ticket: Kenedi Anderson’s Lady GaGa Cover Deserves Applause!
The judges are left floored by Kenedi’s vocals, and Katy Perry is now a part of the KeniCat fandom. Our judges are so excited, and believe in Kenedi so much that she’s worthy of the Platinum ticket!
Christian Guardino: Long Island’s Finest Gets Judges On Their Feet!
Christian is one year older than American Idol and has literally watched it since he was a baby. His huge, supportive Italian family always keeps the love (and pizza) coming in hot! All 3 judges are ECSTATIC throughout Christian’s performance and Lionel runs over to give him a big hug at the end!
Former Miss America Wants To Be Miss American Idol
Betty’s here to prove to herself and everyone that she’s so much more than just Miss America 2016. Her biggest dream is to be a Disney Princess impersonator and she shows off many voices including a jokey impression of Luke.
Kelsie Dolin’s First Time Singing For People And She Makes Lionel Richie Cry!
Thanks to an ad that kept popping up on social media, Kelsie decided to audition in honour of her late grandma, who raised her and always believed she could sing even though Kelsie never did. Kelsie’s covers of Kelly Clarkson and Adele’s songs leave Lionel Richie emotional, and Kelsie giggling all the way to Hollywood Week.
Allegra Miles Performs “Tainted” An Original Song
Allegra Miles sits at the piano and knows it’s time to sing for her golden ticket, and the judges think she’s exceptional.
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