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HunterGirl , Jay Copeland, and Kenedi Anderson watched from the balcony. The "curveball" revealed they were there to scout the competition and get "pick of the litter" for their duet partners.
Contestants performed head-to-head within these brackets to secure a spot in the upcoming "Duets Challenge".
To celebrate the show's 20th anniversary, iconic former contestants returned to guide the new talent: (Season 2 winner) – R&B Jordin Sparks (Season 6 winner) – Pop David Cook (Season 7 winner) – Rock Lee DeWyze (Season 9 winner) – Indie-Folk Lauren Alaina (Season 10 runner-up) – Country Haley Reinhart (Season 10) – Soul Chayce Beckham (Season 19 winner) – Country Key Highlights & Standouts
In Season 20, Episode 7 of American Idol (aired March 28, 2022), the high-stakes "Hollywood Week" began with the . This episode is notable for its brutal "cutthroat" pace and the introduction of legendary series alumni as mentors. The Genre Challenge Format
Delivered a standing-ovation performance of Billie Eilish’s "Everything I Wanted," leading her entire row to advance.
The 16-year-old impressed the judges with Adele’s "Love in the Dark".
HunterGirl , Jay Copeland, and Kenedi Anderson watched from the balcony. The "curveball" revealed they were there to scout the competition and get "pick of the litter" for their duet partners.
Contestants performed head-to-head within these brackets to secure a spot in the upcoming "Duets Challenge".
To celebrate the show's 20th anniversary, iconic former contestants returned to guide the new talent: (Season 2 winner) – R&B Jordin Sparks (Season 6 winner) – Pop David Cook (Season 7 winner) – Rock Lee DeWyze (Season 9 winner) – Indie-Folk Lauren Alaina (Season 10 runner-up) – Country Haley Reinhart (Season 10) – Soul Chayce Beckham (Season 19 winner) – Country Key Highlights & Standouts
In Season 20, Episode 7 of American Idol (aired March 28, 2022), the high-stakes "Hollywood Week" began with the . This episode is notable for its brutal "cutthroat" pace and the introduction of legendary series alumni as mentors. The Genre Challenge Format
Delivered a standing-ovation performance of Billie Eilish’s "Everything I Wanted," leading her entire row to advance.
The 16-year-old impressed the judges with Adele’s "Love in the Dark".
© 2026 — Northern Element