American Idol 2026 FINAL Week of Auditions: They Took The Judges By SURPRISE!

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:00:26 +0000

American Idol 2026 is back for the 4th and final week of auditions. This week, we see some familiar faces. Mary Jo Young, who previously auditioned for Idol back in 2021, is back and ready to chase her dreams now more than ever, especially after her Hollywood Week duet with now superstar Benson Boone didn't go so well. We also see 14-year-old Mia Soleil Sanchez, who was previously on AGT in 2024; will she make it this time on Idol? This week brought big talent, bigger personalities, and some of the most inspirational stories yet! Watch as judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood decipher the talents of these future stars.

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Rae - "Natural Woman" by Aretha Franklin: 16:44
Jayson Garner - "On My Knees" by The Red Clay Strays: 05:53
Bella Emry - "I'm A Little Crazy" by Morgan Wallen: 08:51
Brenna Brigman - "Fallin'" by Alicia Keys and "My Church" by Maren Morris: 13:27
Bartly - "Texas Sun" by Khruangbin & Leon Bridges: 17:07
Abayomi - "Black Leaves" by Kirby: 21:29
Chris Tungseth - "Lonely Road" (original song): 25:10
Mor - "Strong" (original song): 34:32
Chloe Lauren - "Maybe" by Sienna Spiro: 41:15
Jackson Inman: 48:05
Jake Thistle - "Can't Find My Way Home" by Blind Faith: 48:45
Jorr: 50:53
Julia Sienna - "I Would" by Connie Talbot: 51:11
Landon Hughes - "Little Maggie" by The Stanley Brothers: 55:41
Mary Jo Young - "Don't Call Me" (original song): 01:00:51
Mia Soleil Sanchez - "In The Stars" by Benson Boone: 01:05:18
Vika and Landon: 01:06:18
Clare Mairead: 01:08:22
Matty Reynolds - "undressed" by sombr: 01:09:16

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