HomeABC Entertainment‘American Idol’ recap: Luke and Katy win song contest, save 1 contestant from elimination‘American Idol’ recap: Luke and Katy win song contest, save 1 contestant from eliminationTue, April 26, 2022 by ABC NewsSHARE NOW ABC/Eric McCandlessThe search for the next American Idol continued Monday night, with a surprising twist.For the first time ever, the show had a judge’s song contest, which meant that Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie each chose one song for each individual contestant to sing. The contestant then performed one of the songs and guessed which judge picked it. The judge whose song got chosen the most would be declared the winner. Later in the show, it was revealed that this judge would also have the ability to save one contestant from elimination.After everyone took the stage, the tally revealed that Luke and Katy tied as the winners of the judge’s song contest. When America’s votes left Lady K and Tristen Gressett in the bottom two, Katy and Luke used their powers to advance Lady K into the Top 10.Here’s the official American Idol season 20 Top 10.Nicolina: “Since U Been Gone” Kelly Clarkson Mike Parker: “Chasin’ You” Morgan Wallen Fritz Hager: “Wonderwall” Oasis Christian Guardino: “I’m Not The Only One” Sam Smith Noah Thompson: “Heartbreak Warfare” John Mayer Lady K: “traitor” Olivia Rodrigo Huntergirl: “9 to 5” Dolly Parton Leah Marlene: “Make You Feel My Love” Bob Dylan Emyrson Flora: “lovely” Billie Eilish ft. Khalid Jay: “Lilac Wine” Jeff BuckleyEliminated: Tristen Gressett: “You Can’t Always Get What you Want” The Rolling StonesAmerican Idol returns Sunday at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. Copyright © 2022, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.
