{"id":16603,"date":"2026-03-27T09:07:04","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T09:07:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=16603"},"modified":"2026-03-27T09:07:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T09:07:04","slug":"two-leading-contenders-go-head-to-head-in-poll-results-as-a-narrow-edge-sparks-intense-fan-reactions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=16603","title":{"rendered":"Two Leading Contenders Go Head-to-Head in Poll Results as a Narrow Edge Sparks Intense Fan Reactions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The power shifts are starting to come into focus on\u00a0<em>American Idol<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/entertainmentnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/180848_0364_V1-1-e1773670490284.jpg?w=864\" alt=\"American Idol' 2026 Week 8 Preview: Top 20 at Disney's Aulani Resort - Part  1\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\"><\/div>\n<p>After the Top 20 performances in Hawaii, Gold Derby readers have made their voices heard \u2014 and two contestants have clearly separated themselves from the pack. Hannah Harper, who performed \u201cAin\u2019t No Grave,\u201d topped the\u00a0Night 1 poll\u00a0with 29.41% of the vote, while Keyla Richardson led\u00a0Night 2\u00a0with 29.73% for her rendition of \u201cWith a Little Help from My Friends.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/entertainmentnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/180849_0028_V1-1-e1774269169296.jpg\" alt=\"American Idol' 2026 Week 9 Preview: Top 20 at Disney's Aulani Resort - Part  2\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Both singers are considered early favorites heading into the live shows.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Here are the full poll results for Night 1 in Hawaii:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jubileecast-29b4.kxcdn.com\/data\/images\/full\/29278\/hannah-harper.jpg\" alt=\"What Happened to Hannah Harper on American Idol And How to Vote Before 6  A.M. Today\" \/><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hannah Harper \u2014 29.41%<\/li>\n<li>Braden Rumfelt \u2014 23.01%<\/li>\n<li>Brooks \u2014 15.03%<\/li>\n<li>Kyndal \u2014 12.34%<\/li>\n<li>Daniel Stallworth \u2014 5.38%<\/li>\n<li>Genevieve Heyward \u2014 3.80%<\/li>\n<li>Jake Thistle \u2014 3.53%<\/li>\n<li>Jesse Findling \u2014 3.15%<\/li>\n<li>Makiyah \u2014 2.88%<\/li>\n<li>Kutter Bradley \u2014 1.48%<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hannah Harper Brings \u201cResurrection Rock\u201d To Hawai'i With \u201cAin\u2019t No Grave\u201d \u2013 American Idol 2026\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cgUXriDLP8I?feature=oembed\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-origwidth=\"650\" data-origheight=\"366\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>Here are the full poll results for Night 2 in Hawaii:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keyla Richardson \u2014 29.73%<\/li>\n<li>Julian Kalel \u2014 15.15%<\/li>\n<li>Rae \u2014 14.20%<\/li>\n<li>Jordan McCullough \u2014 14.02%<\/li>\n<li>Chris Tungseth \u2014 10.42%<\/li>\n<li>Madison Moon \u2014 4.36%<\/li>\n<li>Philmon Lee \u2014 3.98%<\/li>\n<li>Lucas Leon \u2014 3.41%<\/li>\n<li>Ruby Rae \u2014 2.84%<\/li>\n<li>Abayomi \u2014 1.89%<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Keyla Richardson Has Keke Palmer Fainting From &quot;With A Little Help From My Friends&quot; - American Idol\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UdyGl6PIyK8?feature=oembed\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-origwidth=\"650\" data-origheight=\"366\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Based on these results, six contestants appear most at risk of elimination heading into the next round: Kutter Bradley, Makiyah, and Jesse Findling from Night 1, along with Abayomi, Ruby Rae, and Lucas Leon from Night 2.<\/p>\n<p>The competition officially goes live Monday night, when the Top 14 will be announced. Those contestants will perform \u201cSongs of Faith,\u201d and two more will be eliminated as fans vote in real time.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rollingstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/richie-carrie-luke-idol.jpg?crop=0px%2C91px%2C1798px%2C1015px&amp;resize=1600%2C900\" alt=\"American Idol 2026: Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie Return\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The episode will also feature special performances from judges\u00a0Carrie Underwood,\u00a0Luke Bryan, and\u00a0Lionel Richie, with Bryan and Richie opening the show alongside the Top 20 and Underwood taking the stage with returning standout contestants.<\/p>\n<p>Do you agree that Hannah and Keyla are the two to beat? Sound off in the comments and predict the Season 24 winner \u2014 and weekly eliminations \u2014 in\u00a0Gold Derby\u2019s\u00a0predictions center.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The power shifts are starting to come into focus on\u00a0American Idol. 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