FORMER contestant Jacob Moran returned to American Idol this season and covered Katy Perry’s song Rise.
Katy gave him a standing ovation after he finished singing, and the judges noted that his confidence spiked since his first audition in 2019.
“I really think you chose the right song, and you did it justice,” said Katy.
Meanwhile, the first audition of tonight’s American Idol featured Nadia Turner’s daughter, Zaréh Isa.
Nadia Turner was a top ten contestant in season four of the show, and her daughter took her to her audition without her even knowing.
Zaréh Isa impressed the judges and earned a golden ticket, following in the footsteps of her mother.
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Second shot
Haley sang One and Only, by Adele.
“We’re gonna give you a chance!” said Katy.
The judges all voted yes, and sent Haley to Hollywood.
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Judges unsure
“I think there’s a lot there,” said Katy. “But I am worried.”
Katy told her to sing a second song and “fight for it.”
The show then cut to a commercial.
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On the show pregnant
Haley Slaton said being pregnant on the show is not an obstacle for her.
“I’ve been singing since I was three years old,” she said.
If she goes through, she is expected to give birth while competing on the show.
Haley is singing The Climb by Miley Cyrus.
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Two for two
After getting a golden ticket in 2019, Jacob earned another in 2022.
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Katy stands
As soon as Jacob finished singing Katy’s song, the judge stood up and applauded him.
“Wow,” said Katy. “When you think the final nail is in, think again.”
“I really think you chose the right song, and you did it justice.”
Luke said he wrote yes already. Lionel said he also wrote yes.
The judges gave Jacob a golden ticket to Hollywood.
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Covering Katy Perry
Jacob is singing Rise, by Katy Perry.
The judges appear shocked by Jacob’s audition.
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2019 contestant returns
“I didn’t feel confident right there,” said Jacob Moran.
He said he lost over 60 pounds and has since gained confidence.
“I remember you!” said Luke Bryan.
Katy also said she remembered him.
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Charvonay turned away
Charvonay auditioned next and was quickly turned away by the judges.
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Kevin Gullage: That’s How Strong My Love Is
The judges were impressed with Kevin’s audition.
“That was crazy, so if you just keep continuing to do that, with that voice-” said Katy.
“My friend, you’ve got so much flavor!” said Lionel.
The judges sent him off to Hollywood.
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Who can forget William Hung?
The former contestant auditioned in 2004 for American Idol.
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Fritz gets a golden ticket
Katy said the chorus was very good and he has a lot of potential.
However, she did say he needs to discover who he is as an artist.
“I think that you deserve a shot, and it’s a yes,” said Katy.
Luke voted no for now, but Lionel voted yes and he was given a golden ticket.
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‘Ready to perform on stage’
Fritz is singing Before you go, by Lewis Capaldi.
One Twitter fan said he is “ready to perform on stage”
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Up next, Fritz Hager
The 21-year-old security officer is from Texas.
“I really just sit in a dark room for 12 hours a day,” he said. “I do not want to be sitting in that room for the rest of my life.”
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‘A Broadway babe’
Kenzie sang I’m With You, by Avril Lavigne.
Katy called her “a Broadway babe.”
The judges agreed she is more of a theatre performer and voted no to send her to Hollywood.
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Up next, Kenzie Elizabeth
The 20-year-old is from California and she is auditioning next.
She brought her grandmother, and she said “music is my life.”
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Scaryoke!
The judges are now doing a karaoke segment, dubbed “scaryoke”.
They are spinning a wheel and singing karaoke.
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‘Sam proved us wrong’
The judges all agreed that Sam proved them wrong, after she gave an impressive audition tonight with an original song.
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Katy becomes emotional
The judge started tearing up when Sam started singing, and put on her t-shirt.
“Goodbye is not good by me Sam!” said Kate.
“Thank god you got so much better in such short amount of time,” said Luke Bryan. “What ever I said in Austin, I take back.”
The judges gave her an enthusiastic “yes.”
Katy said her original was one of the best the judges have heard all season.
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Former contestant returns
A contestant who previously auditioned has returned to American Idol to give it another shot.
“I’m not scared this time,” said Sam Moss.
She is singing an original song.
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Fans adore Thomas
One Twitter fan said he “has big golden retriever energy.”
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Katy sees something
“You’re a big personality,” said Luke.
“Forget the singing, you are an actor, you are someone’s host,” said Lionel.
Katy said she disagrees with the other judges.
“I learned how to bring it down, but know how to also have fun and light up a room.”
Katy voted yes and Luke voted no.
Lionel voted yes, sending Thomas to Hollywood.
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Up next, Thomas Patrick Moran
Thomas introduced himself with some Irish step dancing, and his mother joined.
He started by singing Chain of Fools, by Aretha Franklin.
Katy stopped him and asked what his second song is.
He is now singing River by Leon Bridges.
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First golden ticket of the night!
Nadia Turner thought she was going to the spa with her daughter, but now she is watching Zareh follow in her footsteps.
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Nadia gets a handkerchief
Lionel gave Zareh’s mother a handkerchief after the audition.
“From now on, I’m bringing two handkerchiefs,” he said.
“You killed that song,” said Luke.
“I think you have a real opportunity,” said Katy.
The judges voted to send Zareh to Hollywood.
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Wearing the same outfit
Zareh made sure to wear the same top that her mother wore for her audition in 2004.
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