Evelyn Cormier Voted off on 4/16: Top 10 Reveal Round Right off the bat, Evelyn (who used to be on the show 90 Day Fiancé) received the compliment of a lifetime: Katy told the young contestant during her audition that she had "her favorite voice ever." As the competition continued though, Evelyn struggled to win over viewers watching at home. And when America voted to decide the top 10, Evelyn wasn't chosen. "This is not the end by any chance, this is probably the beginning of a long career," Lionel told Evelyn before she walked off the stage for the last time.<doc-sep>On the April 7 episode of “American Idol,” Ryan Seacrest revealed that only seven of the 10 singers were moving on to the live shows. This meant that three contestants in Group 1 of the Top 20 saw their dreams of winning season 17 end. Which of these artists do you think was wrongly eliminated and was most deserving of a place in the Top 14? Vote in our poll below and then sound off in the comments section. In episodes taped weeks ago, the remaining score of artists from the Top 40 had been split into two groups. Each of those Top 20 contestants had to perform both solo and in duets with celebrities in front of judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. That trio of talent then determined if each contestant deserved a place in the Top 14. The three singers in contention in Group 1 to be eliminated were: Kate Barnette, Cristina Contreras and Shawn Robinson. The seven to make the cut were: Laci Booth,Walker Burroughs, Laine Hardy, Ashley Hess, Uché Ndubizu, Riley Thompson and Madison VanDenburg. (Be sure to vote for your favorite of these Top 14 artists.) Scroll down to review the names of the three contestants from Group 1 who were eliminated and then cast your ballot as to which of these was the most deserving of a place in the Top 14. To help you make up your mind, we’ve listed the titles of the songs they sang as well as their celebrity duet partners. DISCUSS All things “American Idol” with TV insiders in our notorious forums Kate Barnette Top 40: “Royals” by Lorde Top 20 Solo: “Sunday Morning” by Maroon 5 Top 20 Duet: with Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo on”Heartbreaker” by Benatar Cristina Contreras (Bumbly) Top 40: “Baby” by Clean Bandit, Marina and Luis Fonsi Top 20 Solo: “Vision Of Love” by Mariah Carey Top 20 Duet: with Shaggy on “Angel” by Shaggy & Rayvon Shawn Robinson Top 40: “Rock With You” by Michael Jackson Top 20 Solo: “Jealous” by Nick Jonas Top 20 Duet: with Elle King on “Proud Mary” by Creedence Clearwater Revival SIGN UP for Gold Derby’s newsletter with experts’ latest predictions<doc-sep>Last night on American Idol 2019, the top 14 contestants performed for America’s votes. Some performed ballads, others delivered high-energy sets, and some sang fan-favorite songs. There are some definite front-runners this season, who have received overwhelming praise from the judges and from fans on social media. Alejandro Aranda, Madison Vandenburg, Laine Hardy, and Uche are just a few of the contestants who have captured the hearts of viewers. There have also been some contestants who have been flying in under the radar, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have the power to be winners. Two contestants who delivered great performances last night but didn’t receive as much recognition as some of the other artists last night were Riley Thompson and Evelyn Cormier. Evelyn Cormier was the second performer of the night and sometimes when an artist performs early on in the show, their performances are less remembered than others. Cormier, who has a unique and solid voice, chose to perform Jimmy Eat World’s “In the Middle”. Judge Katy Perry applauded Cormier’s song choice, calling it a “crowd-pleaser”. It was definitely a fun way to go, though it didn’t necessarily give her many big powerhouse moments to show off her skills. Prior to her performance, in her video package, Cormier talked about how she was previously a part of the reality show 90 Day Fiance but she said that she’d much rather be recognized for her singing abilities. Cormier’s husband cheered her on from the crowd and the judges expressed their enjoyment over her set. Evelyn Cormier ROCKS with "The Middle" by Jimmy Eat World – Top 14 – American Idol 2019Evelyn Cormier ROCKS with "The Middle" by Jimmy Eat World during the American Idol 2019 Top 14 round in front of a live audience and judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Katy Perry. See more of American Idol 2019 on our official site: americanidol.com Like American Idol on Facebook: facebook.com/AmericanIdol Follow American Idol on Twitter:… 2019-04-15T00:12:34.000Z Ahead of tonight’s results show, Cormier posted a message to her fans on her Instagram, writing, “I want to thank you all for your outpouring of love and support!! It has been overwhelming! Don’t forget to tune in to @americanidol tonight to find out the results. I am okay with whatever happens—I will either move on in the competition or go home to continue my musical journey there—music is my life and it always will be!! God bless you all! !” The young cheerleader, Riley Thompson, was the fifth performer of the night and she chose to recognize her little sister, who she says is her biggest fan. At the end of her performance, Thompson even brought her little sis on stage. For her set, Thompson performed the country song “Suds in the Bucket”, which was a fun little diddy. She executed the song well, but, like Cormier’s song choice, it didn’t have many huge moments to show off her vocals. Even so, judge Luke Bryan complimented Thompson’s song choice. It was a sweet performance and Lionel Richie said that Thompson is “crushing it”. After Thompson’s performance, she posted this message to her followers on her Instagram account, “BEST NIGHT OF MY LIFE. I’m still wondering if this is a dream. I come from a pretty small town with a great big heart. Thank you for supporting me from day 1. And to all my new friends and followers … hands down, THE BEST! Y’all make me feel like a ROCKSTAR, and tonight you guys made one of the most important people in my life feel like a rockstar too … I AM BLESSED.” But, the competition is fierce, from contestants who are seasoned performers to those who know how to kill it in the entertainment category, as well as in vocals. There are some with strong, powerhouse voices to compete with this season. Riley Thompson Struts Her COUNTRY STYLE with "Suds in the Bucket" by Sara Evans – American Idol 2019Riley Thompson struts her COUNTRY STYLE with "Suds in the Bucket" by Sara Evans during the American Idol 2019 Top 14 round in front of a live audience and judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan. See more of American Idol 2019 on our official site: americanidol.com Like American Idol on Facebook: facebook.com/AmericanIdol Follow… 2019-04-15T00:39:15.000Z<doc-sep>There was a lot to love during Monday's episode of "American Idol." Now down to the Top 20, the remaining finalists performed in front of a live audience at Los Angeles' famed The Wiltern theater, producing some pretty magical results. The show got off to a lively start with charismatic performances from Madison Vandenburg (Jessie J's "Domino") and Uche (Jessie Reyez's "Figures"), both of whom have no problem commanding a stage. The judges continued to be infatuated with the unique voices of Alejandro Aranda (Post Malone's "I Fall Apart") and Wade Cota (Kodaline's "All I Want"), while Jeremiah Lloyd Harmon continued his perfect streak with a soul-stirring cover of Bob Dylan's "Make You Feel My Love." But our personal show highlight was Laci Kaye Booth, the daughter of country singer Jody Booth. Strumming a guitar, the 23-year-old Texas native transformed Cheap Trick's rollicking rock classic "I Want You to Want Me" into a mournful country ballad. Her bewitching, slowed-down rendition left the judges with their mouths agape and then singing her praises. "When were you gonna show us you can do all that singing? You're gonna wait til' Top 20?" Katy Perry joked. "You just showed us a whole 'nother level of confidence. I mean, you were an A-plus in my books, but you're just ungradable at this point. It's really, really good." "When I saw the song you were doing, I was like, 'Oh, God, she's going to come out here and do some kinda cheesy version of a fast song,' " Luke Bryan said. "But then when you came out and hit that easy note, I was like, 'No, she ain't. She's fixin' to knock it out of the park.' " "Idol" continues Sunday on ABC (8 EDT/PDT) with celebrity duets, featuring Julia Michaels, Brett Young and Shaggy.<doc-sep>
The Top 14 on “American Idol” took to the stage on Sunday April 14 to sing for your votes and avoid elimination on Monday’s episode. We surveyed viewers about their favorites and have made predictions as to who will make the Top 10 based on these poll results. Two contestants — Evelyn Cormier and Eddie Island — are all but certain to be eliminated on April 15 as neither registered any support in our poll. Wade Cota and Dimitrius Graham are also likely to be axed as each is at just 1%. If you haven’t cast your ballot yet, be sure to do so at the bottom of this post. Of the other 10 singers, four others could be in serious trouble according to viewers: Uche, Alyssa Raghu and Riley Thompson are all at 2% while Ashley Hess has 3% of the total tally. And just outside the danger zone are Walker Burroughs with 5% and Laci Booth at 7%. Conversely, four contestants seem certain to continue on in the competition to be crowned season 17 winner as each has double digit support: Jeremiah Harmon (10%), Laine Hardy (13%), Alejandro Aranda (25%) and Madison VanDerburg (30%). They are sure to number among the seven singers who Ryan Seacrest reveals are put through automatically to the Top 10. The other seven contestants will sing for survival. The judges — – Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie — will decide on just three who get to move on in the competition with the other four sent packing. Who do you think is the best of the Top 14? Scroll down to review the songs that they sang on Sunday and then vote in our poll for your favorites. SEE ‘American Idol’ Top 14: How to vote for your favorite artist of Season 17 on ABC Alejandro Aranda: “One Dance” by Drake Laci Booth: “I Miss You” by Blink 182 Walker Burroughs:”Climb Every Mountain” from “The Sound of Music” Evelyn Cormier: “The Middle” by Jimmy Eats World Wade Cota:”Trouble” by Ray LaMontagne Laine Hardy: “That’s Alright Mama by Elvis Presley Ashley Hess: “Fix You” by Coldplay Dimitrius Graham: “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran Jeremiah Lloyd Harmon: “We All Fall in Love Sometimes” by Elton John Eddie Island: “Benny and the Jets” by Elton John Uche Ndubizu:” Finesse” by Bruno Mars Alyssa Raghu: “She Used to Be Mine” by Sara Bareilles Riley Thompson: “Suds in a Bucket” by Sara Evans Madison Vandenburg: “Fallin’” by Alicia Keys SIGN UP for Gold Derby’s newsletter with experts’ latest predictions Be sure to make your predictions so that the contestants can see how they’re faring in our racetrack odds. You can keep changing your predictions until just before the next episode airs on ABC. You’ll compete to win a spot on our leaderboard and a $100 Amazon gift card. See our contest rules and sound off with other fans in our reality TV forum. Read more Gold Derby entertainment news.