Surprising Elimination on 'American Idol' Revealed! Remaining Contestants Unveiled

After a vote delay last week, the latest results from 'American Idol' have been revealed.

America Idol Updates

During the April 6 episode, three contestants were eliminated from the show. The host, Ryan Seacrest, explained that the voting numbers were so close that the names couldn't be announced earlier.

Julian Kalél, Jake Thistle, and Jesse Findling were voted off during the recent episode. Julian and Jake were initially meant to leave last week, but the results were too tight to determine.

Remaining Contestants and Voting

• Top 11 contestants after the April 6 elimination include Braden Rumfelt, Brooks, Chris Tungseth, Daniel Stallworth, Hannah Harper, Jordan McCullough, Keyla Richardson, Kyndal Inskeep, Lucas Leon, Philmon Lee, and Rae.
• Viewers can vote for their favorite contestants via AmericanIdol.com/Vote, SMS text, or by commenting on the designated voting posts on social media platforms.

The season 24 finale of 'American Idol' is scheduled to air on Monday, May 11, 2026.