Episode
American Idol: 809 (Top 24 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawai'i (1))
Overview
From Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa in Ko Olina Hawai'i, the Top 12 of 24 take the stage with guidance from GRAMMY® Award-winning mentor Ashanti as Jelly Roll steps in as "American Idol"'s artist in residence, and nationwide voting begins.
Details
- Series
- American Idol
- Season
- Season 8
- Episode
- Episode 9
- Air date
- 2025-04-13
- Runtime
- 86 min
Episode context
809 (Top 24 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawai'i (1)) is Episode 9 in Season 8 of American Idol. It aired on 2025-04-13. The runtime is 86 min.
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Episode 8: 808 (Head to Head)
The competition heats up as competitors face off in intense head-to-head battles, and this season's new artist in residence, Jelly Roll, makes his highly anticipated debut.
Episode 10: 810 (Top 24 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawai'i (2))
The second night at Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa in Ko Olina Hawai'i, brings powerhouse performances. GRAMMY® winner Josh Groban mentors the remaining Top 12 of 24, and Jelly Roll continues his role as artist in residence as voting intensifies.
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