American Idol: Watch Season 18 Singers Competing To Join This Season's Top 10
Season 19 of American Idol has already been loaded with twists, some more controversial than others — and this latest one has us feeling a little nostalgic.
After the show's current Top 12 competes this Sunday (ABC, 8/7c), Idol is bring back 10 former finalists from Season 18 on Monday's episode (8 pm) to compete for a spot in this season's Top 10, as we previously reported. The Top 10 will then take the stage in two weeks, as Idol is taking a week off for the Oscars.
Still with us? OK, cool. Ahead of these game-changing returns, TVLine is taking a stroll down memory lane to remind ourselves what we can expect from Season 18's comeback kings and queens. After all, much has happened in the world since 2020. No one would judge your Idol memory for needing a refresh.
Scroll down for a refresher on the 10 contestants returning for a second shot at Idol glory, including the songs they'll each perform, then drop a comment with your thoughts. Which former finalists are you most excited to see? And what do you think of this big twist?
Aliana Jester
Jester isn't playing this time around. She's bringing her powerful set of pipes back to Idol with a performance of Lady Gaga's "I'll Never Love Again" (from A Star Is Born).
Hit PLAY on the video above to relive Jester's performance of Whitney Houston's "Run to You" from Season 18.
Arthur Gunn
If you're wondering, "Wait, isn't that the guy who almost won last season?" Yes, yes he is. Gunn is to returning complete his unfinished business this time around, and it all starts with a performance of Goo Goo Dolls' "Iris."
Hit PLAY on the video above to relive Gunn's performance of Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Have You Ever Seen the Rain" from Season 18.
Cyniah Elise
Despite being sent home after singing something by a former Disney star, Elise is tempting fate once more by coming back to perform Miley Cyrus and Stevie Nicks' "Edge of Midnight (Midnight Sky Remix)"
Hit PLAY on the video above to relive Elise's performance of Demi Lovato's "Warrior" from Season 18.
DeWayne Crocker Jr.
Crocker's close relationship with his grandmother helped him capture America's heart last season. Now, he's hoping to recapture it with his performance of Dante Bowe's "Voice of God."
Hit PLAY on the video above to relive Crocker's performance of Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" from Season 18.
Faith Becnel
After making it to the Top 20 last season, this Louisiana native is coming back to perform Janis Joplin's "Cry Baby."
Hit PLAY on the video above to relive Becnel's performance of Bishop Briggs' "River" from Season 18.
Franklin Boone
Also a member of last season's Top 20, Boone is coming back to perform Switchfoot's "Meant to Live."
Hit PLAY on the video above to relive Boone's performance of Tears for Fears' "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" from Season 18.
Louis Knight
The long lost sixth member of One Direction is bringing his charming accent and sweet falsetto back to Idol with an original song titled "Maybe That."
Hit PLAY on the video above to relive Knight's performance of Coldplay's "In My Place" from Season 18.
Makayla Phillips
This seasoned reality star, who made a splash on America's Got Talent before taking Idol by storm, is coming back to perform Demi Lovato's "Anyone."
Hit PLAY on the video above to relive Phillips' performance of Ariana Grande's "Greedy" from Season 18.
Nick Merico
After backing out of Season 17, then making it to the Top 20 of Season 18, will the third time be the charm for Merico? We'll find out after he serves up an original song titled "City Lights."
Hit PLAY on the video above to relive Merico's performance of Plain White T's' "Hey There Delilah" from Season 18.
Olivia Ximines
At just 16, Ximines was one of the youngest finalists last season. She'll show off just how much she's grown with a performance of Michelle Williams' "Say Yes."
Hit PLAY on the video above to relive Ximines' performance of Billie Eilish's "Bad Guy" from Season 18.