Hannah Harper was named the winner of American Idol season 24 during the show's three-hour finale on May 11. She beat finalists Jordan McCullough and Keyla Richardson to claim the title.
The season concluded with performances from the top three contestants and guest appearances by several artists. Keyla Richardson was eliminated first after the second round of songs, finishing in third place. Jordan McCullough advanced to the final two alongside Harper before the results were announced.
American Idol announced its Top 3 finalists for next week's Season 24 finale during a special throwback episode on May 4. Keyla Richardson, Hannah Harper, and Jordan McCullough advanced, while Chris Tungseth and Braden Rumfelt were eliminated. The episode featured returning judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson, along with duets with Season 5 alumni.
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Two contestants were eliminated from American Idol Season 24 following Disney Night performances on April 20. Lucas Leon and Kyndal Inskeep left the competition, leaving Daniel Stallworth, Braden Rumfelt, Hannah Harper, Chris Tungseth, Keyla Richardson, Brooks, and Jordan McCullough to advance to the Top 7. Jennifer Hudson mentored the singers and served as a guest judge.
The March 30 episode of The Voice launched season 29's Knockouts round, with former coaches CeeLo Green and Michael Bublé returning as mentors. Six contestants advanced from 12 matchups across teams led by John Legend, Kelly Clarkson, and Adam Levine. Highlights included soulful performances and close decisions by the coaches.
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The Voice season 29 battle round began on March 16, with Kelly Clarkson using her super steal to retain Liv Ciara after a battle against Mikenley Brown. Coaches Adam Levine and John Legend also made key decisions across seven battles involving 14 contestants, leaving nine to advance. Celebrity advisors included Jennifer Hudson for Clarkson, Muni Long for Legend, and Benji Madden for Levine.