‘American Idol’ Top 12 Decided — Did America & Judges Get It Right? (RECAP)
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[Warning: The below contains spoilers for American Idol.]
Within 24 hours a field of 20 was narrowed down to a Top 12 on American Idol on Monday. The suspense was palpable during the live show as host Ryan Seacrest revealed the names of the 10 who made it through based on the nationwide vote of 28 million.
The remaining slots were decided upon by judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan. This made for a dramatic show closer. Those lucky enough to make it now prepare for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame night to be mentored by alum Adam Lambert on April 30. Those chosen will also travel to the Stagecoach Music Festival this week where they’ll sit front row to see Luke perform.
Who went ventured to the victory zone? Who sat in the danger zone? Did your favorite live to sing another day? Dim the lights. Here we go.
Wé Ani
After closing last night’s show with Adele’s “Skyfall,” the 24-year-old started the show as the first one to make it into the Top 12. She followed up with another strong performance in “This Is Me from The Greatest Showman.
Michael Williams
The heartthrob was not voted into the Top 12. Maybe some fans didn’t like the haircut and facial hair? The 21-year-old’ sang “golden hour” by JVKE, which got some girlish screams from the audience. “They didn’t vote for you because they were jealous of you,” Katy said. She liked the song choice.
Hannah Nicolaisen
The nationwide vote didn’t choose the volleyball player. This meant the 24-year-old had to sing “Royals” by Lorde to get one of those judges’ picks. Lionel said she was number one in the dress code in gold. He called the Texan a star.
Warren Peay
Zach Williams appreciated Warren’s performance of his song last night, and so did America as the appliance repairman was voted into the Top 12. The 24-year-old then celebrated by taking on the rock song “It’s Not My Time” by 3 Doors Down.
Mariah Faith
After not being chosen by the nationwide vote, she had to sing for survival. The 22-year-old then proceeded to tear the house down with a soulful “If It Hadn’t Been for Love” by the SteelDrivers. Luke thought the song choice got her on Sunday but liked the one this time around. “That’s the Mariah we’re used to,” he said.
Haven Madison
America agreed with the judges that she has stardust and voted her into the Top 12. The 17-year-old then took the stage to perform “15,” which she actually sang for her initial audition. Are we seeing the next Taylor Swift before our eyes?
Nailyah Serenity
With America not voting her in, she looked to win over judges with “Alive” by Sia. The 23-year-old Charlotte received a standing ovation from the judges. Katy declared Nailyah brought soul to this show and was the bar. The hopeful then spoke about her connection to the song choice where it has been her and her mom versus the world.
Paige Anne
The 16-year-old had to sing for the judges’ pick and hoped to make a big impression with “I Am Here” by P!nk. “That’s how you fight back,” Lionel said. He found that was the way for her to come back. The tearful teen expressed gratitude to have this chance to make it this far and overcome so much in the competition.
Matt Wilson
The 21-year-old teacher’s aide brought his audition song “For Tonight” by Giveon to win over the judges after failing to earn the nationwide vote. Luke apologized he was in the spot to sing for his life. The country star loved the smoothness of his voice.
Tyson Venegas
The sole platinum ticket holder left made it into the Top 12 thanks to America. The 17-year-old Canadian celebrated with a performance of “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” by Elton John.
Colin Stough
The proud mama’s boy won over America to secure a spot in the Top 12. This 18-year-old then delivered an intimate rendition of “Dancing on My Own” by Robyn. Luke jumped up and down cheering after watching the performance. He even went up to give the HVAC repairman a hug. Katy told the hopeful, “One moment can change your life, and that was your moment.”
Marybeth Byrd
The 22-year-old made it into the Top 12 based on America’s vote. After getting the good news the radio host took the stage for “Cover Me Up” by Jason Isbell to celebrate.
Kaeyra
The judges thought the 21-year-old had a breakout moment on Sunday, but America didn’t quite agree. In the danger zone, she sang “If I Were Your Woman” by Gladys Knight & the Pips. Ryan complimented her composure during the performance despite the distraction of a fly.
Oliver Steele
America liked his original on Sunday and voted him into the Top 12. The 25-year-old then treated audiences to a cool beachy rendition of “You’re Still The One” by Shania Twain. He declared that he won’t second-guess himself moving forward.
Olivia Soli
The power wasn’t enough to get America’s vote. This meant the fiery 21-year-old had to impress the judges with her song choice of “God Is a Woman” by Ariana Grande. Luke found it hard to believe she wasn’t in by the audience and thought it was a great performance. He called her one of the best voices in the competition.
Iam Tongi
His “timeless” Abba cover from Sunday resulted in him cruising into the Top 12. The viral sensation then put his signature on “Stuck On You” by Mr. Lionel Richie, who went on stage after to give him a hug. The dang fly came back for the performance despite Ryan’s best efforts to swat it away.
Zachariah Smith
The nationwide vote kept the 21-year-old burger flipper’s dreams alive in the Top 12. He celebrated by showcasing his showman style on “Hold the Line” by Toto. Katy’s mind was blown by her facial expression.
Lucy Love
The 28-year-old mom tugged at the heartstrings on Sunday with her original “Boulders,” but it wasn’t enough to make the Top 12 from America’s vote. She sang for survival, laying down her vocals on“Radioactive” by Imagine Dragons. Fans chanted Lucy after. “If I have to bet on anybody, I’m going to bet on you,” Lionel said. Lucy was saved by the judges and entered the remaining dozen.
Megan Danielle
The 21-year-old server won over America and secured the last spot in the Top 12 based on their votes. She then called it back to her audition with another Lauren Daigle song in “Thank God I Do.”
Nutsa
The international songbird closed out the night of performances, hoping to earn a judges’ pick. She channeled her inner Jennifer Hudson on “And I Am Tell You I’m Not Going from Dreamgirls. A song choice with a not-so-subtle message. Luke said she knocked it out of the park, especially under so much pressure. Katy and Luke declared they were nuts for Nutsa and gave her their remaining judges’ slot into the Top 12.
With the Top 12 solidified, it was the end of the line for Olivia Soli, Kaeyra, Matt Wilson, Paige Anne, Nailya Serenity, Mariah Faith, Hannah Nicolaisen, and Michael Williams. A lot of fan-favorites on this list. What do you think of the results? Tell us in the comments.
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Lucy love was my last pick. I don't think she's that good and her attitude doesn't impress me. I thought a few times her behavior with some of the other contestants was insulting to them and uncalled for. The judges got it so wrong and it's disappointing that who they picked left so many much more talented going home.
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Agreed! I think Lucy sucks! Like whaaaaat?! Kaeyra I thought should have made been saved
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I was so disappointed with the vote. Lucy Love was at the bottom of the pick and Nutsa is just too over the top. They weren’t even in the running in my thoughts. I’m sad that good people left in their stead. It will be hard to watch them next show.
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Lionel shouldn’t have said what he said before they all talked. Lucy wasn’t even in the same category as those standing by her.
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Lucy Love over Nailya? Seriously? Better than Matt Wilson? Olivia Soli? To top it off, Lucy spent the last 2 nites snarling with attitude - something definitely off here.
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yes i agree
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Very disappointing her attitude and body language is so unprofessional. I can’t believe the talent they passed up!
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It should definitely go by the American vote. , Kaeyra was so much better than Lucy! Lionel had no right to pick her before judging was done!!
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So many more with better attitudes alone!
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Absolutely. Couldn’t believe her and Olivia were even in the danger zone. Would love to know Americas votes. Why there was even a danger zone.
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Right?? Those are the two I had that should’ve made top 12… Olivia was a front runner for the whole show for me
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It was ‘Judges pick night’ not America!!!
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No, it was supposed to be America’s vote on the top 12 but they only went by the top 10 and then the judges pick the last two.
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I wish they wouldn't have thrown all those people into the bottom 8 or 10?? I would have preferred to know who America actually voted in to the top 12. Lucy is having some behavioral issues that are extremely odd, unprofessional, and are incredibly distracting during the show. Not to mention, she has no stage presence. Nutsa may have a nice voice but her behavior is incredibly annoying and unprofessional. I don't think America gave those 2 enough votes to be anywhere near the Top 12. There were far more deserving, talented people that I didn't vote for that deserved to be in the Top 12. Such a disappointing show tonight. Yuck!
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My pick, Iam Tongi went through so I was happy. I did feel bad for Matt as I thought he should have advanced over Lucy and Nutsa!
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Judges totally got it WRONG! Very disappointed ☹️ talent was not picked for the final 2!
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More talent left off then on the show that Colin kid aint nothing special what did he do to deserve it they compliment and stand and clapped for everyone and they sat and Katie criticized him Nicely cause he was not good absolutely terrible
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Lucy Love was by far the worst singer of the top 20. Her song tonight was so bad that I almost had to turn it off.
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So disappointed in Lionel for picking Lucy before the other judges got a choice. Lucy has a bad attitude.
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Lionel Richi was wrong to decide on Lucy before the judge just got to decide.
Kaeyra was so much better!!
why can’t they go strictly by the American vote!!
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I'm not a Nutsa fan. Too into herself...
She thinks she has already won.
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ME EITHER! She sure does not embody an “American Idol.”
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Nutsa is nauseating!!!
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Agree. She appears to be phony in everything she says. There was no one more surprised she wasn’t voted into the top twelve than her. During the duet rounds she was not very nice to her partner.
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Same! They could have saved so many other good singers😭.
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Seriously judges??? 2 sympathy votes.... this is the stuff that makes people not want to watch
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Completely unwatchable. Lucy got the pity vote, but I can’t understand why they picked Nutsa!!! She’s already a professional singer yet there were more talented singers on that stage with her. They were my least two favorite.
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What do the judges see in these two girls the talent they passed up and way Lucy conducts herself is just so disrespectful to all the other singers. Unbelievable!!
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Judging by vocal ability, not sure how Lucy even made it to Hollywood? I usually respect Lionel’s ear; not sure what happened last night? That was a wasted save for sure as she will surely be gone again next week. My guess is that Katy and Luke had different top picks for the last save but Nutsa was on both their lists so she got saved. She’s definitely got performance chops and is a great entertainer so I can at least understand that save although there were two better female vocalists that left last night.
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I'm so disappointed they saved Nutsa instead of one of the other great singers.
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Same here!
So many better singers were sent home just to save the bottom two!
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I so agree
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I don’t think Lucy has the right attitude towards others in the competition. There were much better performances than the two they picked
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Agree 100%
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Horrible, horrible choices by the judges. You say one thing and do another. So much more talent than the two you chose. What were you thinking. I would have liked to know what the votes were by America and what order they were in. Bring back Simon who tells it like it is and didn’t try to appease everyone. Ridiculous shame on you American Idol you’re just Hollywood Idol and that makes me regurgitate.
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I had respect for the judges until last night. Their picks weren't based on how the contestants sing or even idol capability status. So many other singers that did have those qualities.
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Judges got it WRONG!
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The judges did not pick the best 2. Very disappointing
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Nutsa is a natural performer, but doubt she will be the best next American Idol. Don't know why the judges picked Lucy Love. Personally, didn't like a thing about her. Even "if" she had the best vocals her attitude is the worse. If I were the other contestants I wouldn't turn my back on her. She scares me!! No clue why Lionel wanted her in top 12. Big mistake!
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Agree totally. What was he thinking. She has a horrible attitude
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Right on sister
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I think they saved her because Katy and Luke are promoted by Sony and Nutsa just launched a recording by Sony. Sony is probably telling them to keep her in.
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Some poor choices by America and then the judge’s decisions were even worse. Last time I will be watching American Idol.
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Wrong choices!! How could they not save Kaeyra or Paige Ann or Olivia!!!
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Judges got it wrong 100%
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Wrong picks, judges!
Have always thought the talent on American Idol was far superior to talent on The Voice, but that the judges weren’t as good as those on The Voice. Tonight’s last two saves by the judges confirmed that. What a mess!
Lucy looked smug and mean!
“Game face?” No! Angry face!
I thought, wouldn’t want to ever meet up w/ her in a dark alley. Where’s the gratitude & humility, Lucy?
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Amen to what you said!
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I am extremely disappointed that they did not go with the top 12 by the American Votes. I feel it was a fixed ending not what America wanted for the last two Choices were not the best out of the 8. Nutsa performances seemed to be from a strip club performance from maybe her past life experience. she is selfish, and not a team player. Most of all she not an American, This is American Idol, she should not have been saved. The other contestants were professional and polished. They worked hard to make it this far, good honest and extremely talented people that should have been selected.
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Tyson is Canadian. Do you think he should be excluded as well? Not taking up For Nutsa. I really don’t like her after what she did to her duet partner. I’m just making a point.
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Yeah, true that. Lol makes you think is it because she’s not an American or is it because she’s an attractive woman..? Js 🤷🏻♀️
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And I couldn’t stand Nutsa at first, because of what she did to her duet partner and then I watched the extras and I realized that her duet partner was just a crybaby ass lol that girl not only got up but she worked with her until 4 AM w her practicing , so that chick was just mad that the girl sang better than her ! Straight up! I don’t care at the end of the day. It makes me like her even more. I hope she stays.😁
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Canadian is American. It’s part of North America
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Sorry Lucy Love did not deserve save card. There was at least 5 contestants better than her. I am not saying she cannot sing, but she was in a group that clearly showed she was not even on the same level of talent.
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Judges were way off last night in their two picks. They let go several others that were so much better than Lucy and Nutsa.
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Lucy Love did not deserve to get in with her attitude from the last 2 shows. Poor pick. Kaeyra deserved to get in.
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Wrong Wrong Wrong neither of the save were correct wasted saves 2 other worthy contestants could have been saved But America vote again !
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What where the Judges thinking? They wasted 2 good votes- Lucy and Nutsa- were the bottom - their additudes
were not geniue. America will vote them off in the next weeks show. I hated to see Nailyah and Matt leave they really had a chance to go far.... it is sad and disappointing, America Choose correctly-- the judges did not!
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What a joke!! Lucy?? Her vocals don’t even compare to some of the others!!! Very disappointing
She looks like she’s gonna charge someone!!!
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I agree with most of America's picks but Matt and Michael should have made it. I don't believe the judges picked the worst two Lucy and Nutsa she isn't even American. How can you pick a girl who isn't on an American show. And lucy is ridiculous with her singing and her gangster attitude. Lionel got that wrong by saying she won already before the last two choices were made. And Katy and Luke you two didnt give anyone else consideration. You both seen Nutsa i believe luke has a crush on her the way he acted and showed the other contestants they didnt stand a chance against her. Its insulting to the the contestants they sent home because all of them were better then the 2 you picked and America should have had all the votes not the judges. I believe 2 other singers were in America's vote to stay in the top twelve. They should reveal who America voted for. I will not vote for either one of those choices by the judges
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Lol yeeees she’s not even American and it’s called AMERICAN Idol 😂 Hilarious! They saved the wrong two. 👎🏽
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And Tyson is Canadian! No one mentions he is not American! Btw I love Tyson! But not so much Nutsu! She should not have been the judges pick! But not because she isn’t American. But because she isn’t as talented as others they could have chosen and she is just to dang flashy and fake for me!
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I think it’s a shame Lionel said what he said considering there were a lot better and deserving people than Lucy!!!
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Judges got it wrong!!!
Nutsa and Lucy Love are way over the top. Too much ego and attitude!
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Lucy and Nutsa were on the very bottom of my list! I was so disapointed in the judges. I think they picked them just for drama because they were clearly the least liked by most people!
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I think that so many of the ones not in the top 10 should have been, instead of the ones that went on. The two judges picks were not my favorite, but talented. Some the greater potential stars were Kaiyah, Nailyah, Michael etc.
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That Colin kid was not good vocally at all thise judges stand and clao for everyone and they stay seated when he sang and i said watch he'll go through cause he sings country music happens all the time on this show was why i stopped watching before, Theres more talent left off the show then on it
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I was absolutely shocked why Lionel would pick Lucy. She had the worse voice of all the top 20. Not sure how she even got there. With the powerhouses of Olivia and kaeyra there was no way she should have been picked. Any of the others should have over her. Nutsa is good but those 2 are much better. She is a little too dramatic. It is an idol. Lucy doesn’t have the attitude to be an idol. Lost a little respect from
Lionel for sure. Unprofessional to even say what he did before they talked. She wasn’t even in the same category as the rest. So sad. Great talent was sent home and America should have that decision.
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Nailya and Olivia were the best on the show. America and the judges got it so wrong. I hope Nailya becomes a superstar and AI becomes merely a footnote in a long successful career. She is amazing.
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Totally agre
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So disappointed. I've been watching Idol since the beginning of time! I was happy with the top 10 but when the judges picked Lucy Love and Nutsa as their picks, I could not believe it!!!!! They were the only 2 I was actually hoping world not go through!!!! I would have been fine with pretty much anyone except for those two. I really like Kaeyra and was surprised the judges didn't vote her through. So sad. I would boycott next week but, with Adam Lambert on, I have to watch it. Love him!!!!
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Whaaaaaat?!?! These were the two last on the list and definitely shouldn’t have been saved! I couldn’t even listen to the entire song I had to fast forward as they hurt my ears. Kaeyra is should already be professional and how did they not save her?! Zachariah is so lucky he got votes he annoys me. These are my opinions, so anybody that thinks otherwise that’s fine, but this is how I feel.
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Bottom line the judges didn’t go with talent a shame
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Nutsa is one of the most talented singers on the show. It's her attitude that comes into question. Noether her nor Lucy will survive next week.
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Nutsa is a brilliant singer and honestly I Dont see any problems with her attitude. She is just from different culture. Love her and pray that she makes to the top.
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Absolutely disgraceful. Lucy & Nutsa should have been at the bottom of the list. Terrible!
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Big miss here, Kaeyra and Olivia were by far better vocals, talent and the whole package for an American Idol. At least tell us what America thought were the best 12. Judges did a good job at selecting amazing talent this year, they should now get out of the way and let America choose who the next American Idol will be. Love the judges, not their last 2 picks.
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What the heck were they thinking?!? How could they not pick Olivia Soli and Kaeyra?!? You chose Nutsa?!? When did “American Idol” become world idol? Not only is Nutsa not from America she doesn’t even live here? You chose Lucy over Kaeyra?!? Absolutely ridiculous! So disgusted!
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What is up with Lucy Loves attitude? Her facial expression looks like she wants to just yell at someone and knock them on their backside. Why? And why doesn’t somebody give her some advice about it? Lionel I love you….but you got it wrong. Much much better attitude and talent on some of the others! And Nutsa? Well she lost my support from the get go with her stunt at the duels. Judges, you got it really wrong last night in my very humble opinion.
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Matt and Olivia should've went thru I won't watch next year the judges only choose who where there favorites
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Like everybody else, some of my favorites didn't make the cut. But I get it. They are casting a TV show here and they want diversity and people who can create a reaction, be it positive or negative. They are all crazy talented, but I make Tongi, Smith and Stough as the favorites, with a slight edge to young Brad Pitt look alike, Colin Stough.
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What a joke, Lucy really, not even best of 5, horrible pic. At least the public can push her out next week, we can only hope. What a waste of a pick!
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I thought Lucy Love should not have been picked.
Her voice might be good but her attitude is not. She did not even look happy when she was picked.
Many others were very good and should have been chosen..
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I don’t like the judges picks! Lucy Love has attitude & Nutsa is not even an American( more like a drama queen)
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Lucy Love has attitude issues. It’s like she thinks she’s better than the others. She shouldn’t be in the top 12. She has childish behavior. Grow up.
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Take away the Judges right to save. They are obviously squandering that privilege!
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They got it wrong.
Kaeyra, Naila and Olivia all should have made it.
I'm not a fan of Nutsa either.
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America's top 12 votes were right on spot. The two slots left for the judges to fill were a huge miss. Very disappointed in what could have been AI's finest hour. They bombed.
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Lucy is awesome but her attitude I don’t like she acts like she is mad all the time I think she is trying to look strong and tuff but it’s not working for me. Very disappointed in the judges save.
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Very disappointed to see Nutsa win over a true voice like Matt, Kaerya and Olivia’s. I love the show because it is about the voices and singing, not show girl performer. Also, not liking Lucy Love’s attitude.
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Nutusa bad choice she sucks.
Last one so sad.
She wouldn’t even join the diet because she was tired
She suck!
Baby ba ba ba
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What a Shame! So now foreigners are competing in an American contest? Both lucy and nutsa should have been eliminated. Boy did they get it so wrong but the consolation is knowing they don’t have a chance of winning if America sees to it.
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I was disappointed they kept Nutsa. She has the attitude she has already won.
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Lucy Love was chosen because that look at the judges was clearly saying...you don't pick me and I'm comin' after you!
And although I feel Nutsa is fantastic, she isn't from the United States! This is American Idol. A couple brilliant singers were left standing on the stage and it's wrong! That happened at America's Got Talent and 30% or more acts are from around the world now.
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Not of fan of Nutsa. Her attitude is horrible.
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In the top 12 We’Ani is my favorite she’s the whole package! However the two that the judges picked were totally wrong!! Lucy Love and Nutsa.. Kaeyra, and Nailyah should have been chosen instead..
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Last night was the worst Lucy has such a bad attitude and she shows her aggressive state. Nutsa showed her true colors when she failed her duet partner and she isn’t from America. I love each judge and their music but after last night decisions Lionel making that comment before decisions were made about Lucy and then Luke and Katy picked Nutsa just blowed my mine. I voted all the way through for Carrie Underwood but this will be my last Idol show maybe you need to think about replacing the judges you have. They really screwed up last night.
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Up until Sunday night I thought Lucy had a good voice and could possibly go far in the competition, but I was not impressed with either performance this. I also agree with many of the other commentators concerning her behavior. I definitely felt she has been rude and disrespectful towards the other performers this week, which has really left me feeling lack of any support for her moving forward.
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First of all why is American Idol rushing us through this competition. Going from 50->26 then 26->12. I like when we actually got to enjoy the singing and contestants leaving 2X2. I used to rush home from where ever I was for the show to start. Kaeyra was the monster talent, not Oliver. (Have to keep it politically correct 6 men/ 6 woman)? I agree with all of the comments about Lucy. Definitely not a team player, acting arrogant, and has an attitude. Nutza is definitely a star, but I am a little confused bcuz I thought the title of the show was AMERICAN Idol???
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Katy Perry needs to go. I barely watch the show because of her. It’s all about Katy.
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I only watched because of Michael Williams, hometown talent.
I was totally lost on the 20 moving to 12. I truly thought it was based on the viewers votes? So my precious time was to watch the show, place my votes, and then it didn't matter? I'm sorry AI you are losing me now going forward. If Michael didn't make it in the "Top 12" from the viewers votes -- OK I get it -- but don't take that away from us because the Judges have to vote. They got to pick 2 to move forward. Truly not fair.
PS.... online betting has had Nutsa up there to win this things for week now. Please.... to those who continue to watch, put your votes in for the real talent who deserve the spot. Thank you.
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Out of all the 2 people they could have saved, I'm fine with Lucy Love, but Nutsa? Really Katy and Luke?
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I can't even watch it anymore! So many more talented singers went home than moved on! What a joke! It's cal)ed AMERICAN Idol right??
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Time to vent!!! WTH! Absolutely disgusted! I love the judges, but you guys ABSOLUTELY got it wrong on your saves. You picked the worst 2 instead of the best 2. The 2 you saved, don't hold a candle to any of the others. So much better talent went home and its sad. Neither of the 2 are worthy of being an American Idol winner..much less in the top anything. Lucy shouldn't even have gotten this far. She can't sing and her attitude is ridiculous. She should be removed because of it. There should be rules on behavior.Oh wait, there is. It's called sportsmanship and respect. Nutsa is just to over the top. She looked like a dancer in a strip club during her performance in Hawaii. She needs to calm down. America got some wrong in the top 10 as well, but it is what it is. This year is loaded with talent, so it's tough to see anyone leave. Here's hoping the 2 don't make it another week!
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It was as bad a decision as I have ever seen on American idol. Lucy Love was 20th out of 20 last night and this night. Horrible decision of biblical purportions. To add insult to injury at least 4 of the other contestants did better than Nutsa. I love these judges, but they seriously lost perspective. Proving that only America should be allowed to decide the outcome. Major failure by the producers and heads should roll.
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Colin Stough was not good to get voted into top 12 I forgot why i stopped watching this show a long time ago, cause people like him who aint as good but because he sings a more popular style in country music they go through and win at times, rewatch him singing that song he was monotone and boring the judges stand and clap for everyone they stay seated for him cause he was bad, I liked that Your pretty heart song until he sang it.
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Not exactly sure what happened, the judges in my opinion made a bad decision with the Lucy Love call. Her attitude on camera off stage says it all, there were others that were let go that blew me away with their talent. I didn’t see that at all with Love, makes me wonder if the show isn’t fixed like rumors in the past have said.
Not sure that I will continue water show. Lots of talent this season and I believe Lucy Love is not one of them, others were more professional acting.
Definitely a shame that other talent went home.
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I wonder if any 2 people in the world would have picked the same 12? With that said, good luck to all!
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The judges made sad choice on who they saved. Kaeyra and Olivia are rising stars! Is Katy making some catty choices here? Is there something we don’t know? Viewership in the republic of Georgia. Lucy Love, that take on Imagine dragons.. wth! I feel they were couple of the worst in their last performance. SHOCKED!
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At first I didn't like Nutsa, But she has grown on me. But she does kind of seem phony and a glorified karaoke singer. She is an amazing talent Don't get me wrong. Lucy is just awful, she was clearly the Inclusive Diversity pick. Her attitude is just disrespectful. I would have kept the pretty boy and the redhead lol
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I agree completely.
Here's the thing though. The cream will rise. Many, in fact, more than in any previous year, will become huge stars.
America can't resist a pretty boy with marbles in his mouth so Colin is going to win. But I'm betting we will 4 -6 of others at the superbowl halftime show, the Grammys and they will be all over our music feeds for the next 20 years.
Lucy will fade away or become some sort of minor star in some other area of the entertainment biz.
Not kidding...can you see her in WWF?
I can.
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Judges made the wrong choices! Lucy was a sympathy save. Nutsa is a decent singer, a little dramatic….there are better singers, namely Olivia, Kaerya, Nailya, Matt. It was a frustrating show. Hopefully, it gets better in coming weeks as America votes and chooses the next Idol.
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Terrible picks! I think it was decided before the show, that if they did not make it, the judges were forced to put them through because of all the controversy with Katie and her loud mouth.
She belittled both of them during the season.
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I can’t respect the American idol judges anymore after their picks on Monday night. I wanted the top 12 chosen by Americas votes. Won’t watch anymore
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I'm sorry but the "Judges" got it way wrong!! I will not waste my time anymore
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I have not watched in a long time. Most of the singers were off key and just screamed into the mic. They all had sad stories. But I when I heard We Ani I voted for her the minute the show ended. She was excellent and has potential. I miss Simon, he would have said “You were a bit off key” to the other contestants
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Wow!! The judges bites were terrible!! Are they trying to give the others an advantage by picking these two??
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This was very disappointing to see that the top 12 picked by America is not at all what we have in the top 12. The judges did their part in the beginning, it should now be who America voted for as the top picks. It isn't just about having the voice and stage performance but the attitude all around counts. Hopefully we all won't be disappointed this upcoming week.
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Judges made the 2 worst possible choices..shame on you
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Lucy Love needs to change her attitude...she comes across a a street thug...yes she has a good voice...but that so called game face needs to be humbled..greatful..with a smile
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I think the judges really screwed up with there two picks so much better talent left behind. 😪
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I agree with a lot of the other fans and I think Lucy Love should not be there, I believe that Lionel is the reason she was put through. She can't hold a candle to most that were sent home.
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The judges couldn't have been more wrong. What were they thinking? I mean Nutsa and Lucy Love were the worst singers and the 2 with the worst attitude. Hopefully America will vote them 2 off again next time.
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Don’t think America got it right nor did the judges. L.Love needs an attitude adjustment. Hopefully she will be mentored on this. The talent is exceptional this year but the top 12 chosen were not the most talented out of the top 20.
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I really love Lionel Richie but last night he got it wrong with Lucy…..what was he thinking, her nasty attitude ruins whatever talent she may have! Nutsa is probably one of the best singers ever!!! Yes, she’s not from here but she went around the world to show her talent…..she’s beautiful, talented & has the total package!
There were other male singers that made it that I didn’t feel had a prayer….oh well, that’s American Idol & it all depends on who’s voting!!!!!
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She want make it
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Nutsa should perform on a stage in Ukraine. See how long she makes it there.
Lucy has absolutely no talent and is just another angry black girl
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