Keyla Richardson, an “American Idol” Top 3 finalist and Pensacola native, was honored May 6 during a homecoming parade and concert.

Randy Jackson has left fans worried for his health after his “frail” appearance on American Idol. The longtime Idol judge, 69, returned to the competition show alongside Paula Abdul during Monday’s episode to serve as a guest mentor for the season 24 semi-finalists for the episode's “Class of 2006” theme.

The ‘American Idol’ 2026 episode that aired on May 4 was a "Class of 2006 Reunion" and a 'Dancing with the Stars' crossover event. Here’s what songs the top 5 contestants sang, and which two were eliminated ahead of next week's season finale.

As "American Idol" barrels toward the Season 24 finale, fans voted for the Top 3 who will compete to win. But these two singers were sent home.

Chris Tungseth and Braden Rumfelt were the two artists eliminated in the May 4 episode of American Idol, but they were in great spirits afterwards while talking to Danielle Fishel on the official American Idol podcast.

The Season 24 contestant was eliminated one week before the grand finale.