American Idol 2021 returns with another entertaining episode on Sunday night, the 9th of May 2021. As the competition toughens, three contestants were eliminated last week and failed to make the cut to the top 7. Cassandra Coleman, Deshawn Gonsalves and Alyssa were eliminated last week after the American Idol 2021 voting results pointed to the least votes for these three singers.
Mother’s day special episode on American Idol will feature the performances of the top 7 contestants. The elimination of suspense will take the audience by surprise towards the end of the episode.
American Idol 2021 Top 7 Contestants
| Sr No. | Contestant Name | Age | Profession | From | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jason Warrior | 25 | Music Teacher | Chicago, IL | Eliminated (Top 24) |
| 2 | Cassandra Coleman | 24 | Coffee Shop Manager | Columbia, TN | Eliminated |
| 3 | Grace Kinstler | 20 | College Student | Lakewood, IL | In Top 7 |
| 4 | Alanis Sophia | 19 | College Student | Dade City, FL | Eliminated (Top 16) |
| 5 | Anilee List | 20 | College Student | Los Angeles, CA | Eliminated (Top 24) |
| 6 | Liahona Olayan | 17 | High School Student | Vineyard, UT | Eliminated (Top 24) |
| 7 | Willie Spence | 21 | Caretaker | Douglas, GA | In Top 7 |
| 8 | Hannah Everhart | 17 | High School Student | Pickens, MS | Eliminated (Top 24) |
| 9 | Casey Bishop | 16 | High School Student | Estero, FL | In Top 7 |
| 10 | Chayce Beckham | 24 | Sales | Apple Valley, CA | In Top 7 |
| 11 | Cecil Ray | 20 | Machine Operator | Rockdale, TX | Eliminated (Top 24) |
| 12 | Graham DeFranco | 27 | Pilot | Rockwall, TX | Eliminated (Top 16) |
| 13 | Mary Jo Young | 19 | College Student | Cleveland, OH | Eliminated (Top 24) |
| 14 | Hunter Metts | 22 | Software Coder | Franklin, TN | In Top 7 |
| 15 | Beane | 23 | Wedding Singer | Boston, MA | Eliminated (Top 12) |
| 16 | Alyssa Wray | 18 | College Student | Perryville, KY | Eliminated |
| 17 | Caleb Kennedy | 16 | High School Student | Roebuck, SC | In Top 7 |
| 18 | Madison Watkins | 25 | Hair Model | Los Angeles, CA | Eliminated (Top 12) |
| 19 | Ava August | 15 | High School Student | Laguna Niguel, CA | Eliminated (Top 12) |
| 20 | Deshawn Goncalves | 20 | College Student | Cleveland, OH | Eliminated |
| 21 | Alana Delsherm | 22 | Unemployed | Lakewood Ranch, FL | Eliminated (Top 24) |
| 22 | Andrea Valles | 23 | Vocalist | Houston, TX | Eliminated (Top 24) |
| 23 | Colin Jamieson | 22 | Wedding Singer | Boston, MA | Eliminated (Top 16) |
| 24 | Wyatt Pike | 20 | College Student | Park City, UT | Drop-out (Top 16) |
American Idol 2021 9th May Episode Highlights – Coldplay Specials
The episode on Sunday will feature seven contestants from the American Idol 2021 season. However, one of them will bid goodbye to their journey in American Idol.
The episode will feature three special guests and most importantly, the best of Disney music from the talented bunch of top 10 singers. The episode will be telecasted between 8-10 p.m. on ABC on Sunday, the 2nd of May 2021. The top 7 singers sang some of the best songs of Coldplay.
Caleb Kennedy sang the hit song, “Violet Hill” to seal his way into the top 6 of American Idol 2021. Arthur Gunn sang “In My Place” and “Simple Man”, while Casey sang “Paradise” and “Ironic”. Willy sang “Yellow” and “You are so Beautiful”.
American Idol Comeback Show Winner
The winner of the American Idol Comeback Show Gunn joined the contestants. Interestingly, he ended up as the runner-up in the show, ‘Just Sam’ in 2020.
American Idol 2021 Online Live Voting Procedure
American Idol 2021 voting lines will open on Sunday during the episode. The live voting procedure to support your favorite singer is as follows:
- Viewers can cast their online votes at AmericanIdol.com/vote. (Idolvote.abc.com)
- Live voting lines will be open across America. However, the votes can be cast by above 16-year-olds and their base location should be in the United States, Virgin Islands or Puerto Rico.
- Another method of casting your vote is through text messages.
- The other method of casting your vote is through the American Idol App.
American Idol 2021 Voting Numbers
- Caleb Kennedy: Text 1 to 21523
- Casey Bishop: Text 4 to 21523
- Chayce Beckham: Text 5 to 21523
- Grace Kinstler: Text 10 to 21523
- Hunter Metts: Text 9 to 21523
- Willie Spence: Text 2 to 21523
