Episode
American Idol: Top 20 Solos
Overview
The top 20 finalists perform in front of a live audience.
Details
- Series
- American Idol
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 9
- Air date
- 2019-04-01
- Runtime
- 124 min
Episode context
Top 20 Solos is Episode 9 in Season 2 of American Idol. It aired on 2019-04-01. The runtime is 124 min.
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Episode 8: Showcase & Final Judgment
The showcase round goes to Aulani, A Disney Resort in Ko Olina, Hawaii, where the show’s Top 40 contestants take to the beach for solo performances in front of a live audience and the judge panel. Afterward, the judges sit down with each contestant to reveal their fate, culminating with the show’s Top 20 finalists.
Episode 10: All-Star Duets
The first 10 of the Top 20 finalists perform duets with all-star celebrity partners. Following the performances and during a shocking elimination, the “American Idol” judges will determine which 7 finalists will advance to the Top 14 and get the chance to perform for America’s vote.
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