Who went home on ‘American Idol’ Monday night? Who is in the Season 22 Top 7?

Dina Kaur, Arizona Republic
Updated ·2 min read

The “American Idol” Top 8 set out to perform on Monday night, but before that, there was an anonymous Judge’s Song Contest where they selected songs for the contestants. The judge who had the most songs selected by the end of the show was the winner.

Kaibrienne “KB” Richins, Mckenna Faith Brienholt, Jack Blocker and Emmy Russell all chose Katy Perry’s song selections, giving her another win as the reigning champion.

There was even a save from a judge, meaning only one contestant got eliminated in Monday night’s episode.

Here’s what to know about who went home and who is left in the Top 7 of “American Idol” Season 22.

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The judges on Season 22 of “American Idol” are Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan.

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Who went home on ‘American Idol’ tonight?

The only contestant to go home on the Monday, April 29, episode of Season 22 was Kaibrienne “KB” Richins.

KB took on the song “Traitor” by Olivia Rodrigo but failed to be a part of the Top 6, which is now the Top 7 with the Judge’s Save.

Who is in the Top 7 on ‘American Idol’ 2024?

The Top 7 on Season 22 of “American Idol” are:

  • Abi Carter

  • Emmy Russell

  • Jack Blocker

  • Julia Gagnon

  • Mckenna Faith Brienholt

  • Triston Harper

  • Will Moseley

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Who got saved on ‘American Idol’ last night?

Since Perry was the winner of the Judge’s Song Contest, she had the option to save one of the singers in the bottom two.

Between “KB” and Mckenna Faith Brienholt, 25-year-old Brienholt was saved after her rendition of “Everywhere I Go” by Lissie.

“I chose that song because it’s moved me a lot,” Perry said. “I’ve spent many nights crying listening to that song and just surrendering. It’s just so powerful, and that’s what your voice does. It moves people emotionally.

“It opens up hearts so that they can feel and heal.”

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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: The Top 7: Who got saved on 'American Idol' last night? Who went home?

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