‘American Idol' 2026 Results Last Night: Who Went Home and Who Made the Top 7?
"Disney Night" was back on American Idol as the Top 9 brought iconic Disney songs to life and enjoyed the magic of Disneyland Resort, as America voted live to decide which seven moved one step closer to their dream of becoming the next American Idol.
Award-winning music superstar and American Idol alum Jennifer Hudson mentored the hopefuls and guest judges, while performances from Disney hits Descendants and Toy Story and special appearances from Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge brought additional enchantment.
Also, the Top 9 performed "You've Got a Friend in Me" from Toy Story.
And Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie were on hand to lend their voices to critique the Top 9 following their performances.
As previously announced, The American Idol app for voting has been replaced by social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok) voting. Text voting and online voting are still in place.
Related: How to Vote on American Idol 2026: Online, Text and Social Media Voting Guide
Here's our spoiler-filled recap of who went home on American Idol tonight, and who made it through to the Top 7.
Who Was Eliminated on Tonight's American Idol?
Kyndal Inskeep, 29
Fishers, IN
Singer-Songwriter
Lucas Leon, 18
Gallatin, TN
High School Student
Who Made It Through to the American Idol Top 7?
Braden Rumfelt, 22
Murphy, NY
Substitute Teacher
Brooks, 23
Bel Air, MD
Dementia Care Medication Tech
Chris Tungseth, 27
Fergus Falls, MN
Construction Tradesman
Daniel Stallworth, 27
Moss Point, MS
Elementary Music Teacher
Hannah Harper, 26
Willow Springs, MO
Stay-at-Home Mom
Jordan McCullough, 27
Murfreesboro, TN
Worship Director
Keyla Richardson, 29
Pensacola, FL
Music Teacher
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Here is how the night played out for the American Idol Top 9:
DANIEL STALLWORTH
Song: "A Whole New World" from Aladdin
Lionel said: "The advice Jennifer Hudson gave you, you took to heart. Your sermon was amazing. It was so natural. You were giving us God's gift and it was so powerful."
BRADEN RUMFELT
Song: "Remember Me" from Coco
Carrie said: "You have such a great getting-into-character presence when you sing. It's refreshing to watch. It isn't like you are just dazzling us with a song."
LUCAS LEON
Song: "Life Is a Highway" from Cars
Jennifer said: "Look at you Lucas. You took every note. You owned the stage. I felt like I was at your concert. You are well on your way young man. Trust your instincts. That's what's going to get you further on that highway."
HANNAH HARPER
Song: "Almost There" from The Princess and the Frog
Luke said: "I loved it. It made my heart smile. It made me smile watching you grow. You started with this Reba McEntire-type [thing] and you grew into your character. One of my favorite performances you've done."
CHRIS TUNGSETH
Song: "Let it Go" from Frozen
Lionel said: "Way to go. I was just worried that Jennifer gave you a note about the power that could blow out a kidney. Fantastic. You gave us expression and stage presence."
KEYLA RICHARDSON
Song: "Circle of Life" from The Lion King
Jennifer said [after throwing her shoe]: "This song is testimony and you just performed it like your testimony. I was looking at your baby singing it as you sang it, [and it reminded me of me]. Full circle. I hope it does the same for you as it did for me."
BROOKS
Song: "The Climb" from Hannah Montana
Jennifer said: "You have such a special sound that does not come around every day. And you are brave to come out here. But you are in the right place. You deserve to be here."
JORDAN McCULLOUGH
Song: "Colors of the Wind" from Pocahontas
Lionel said: "Real short, real sweet, Southern way of saying it, ‘Shut Your mouth.'"
Carrie said: "Jordan that was perfect."
KYNDAL INSKEEP
Song: "Butterfly Fly Away" from Hannah Montana
Carrie said: "I think feeling like you felt last week is very necessary because when we don't have moments like that, you can't have beautiful moments of redemption like we just had."
Then host Ryan Seacrest announced the Top 7:
American Idol airs Monday nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Streams next day on Hulu.
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This story was originally published April 20, 2026 at 10:02 PM.