2026 American Idol Top 30: Air date and viewing guide

As we gear up for the ‘Ohana Round on ‘American Idol’ Season 24, things are heating up after the intense Hollywood Week in Music City. A whopping 127 hopeful contestants earned a coveted golden ticket to compete on the show, with 60 being sent to the Golden Room and 67 unfortunately heading home. After much deliberation, 28 contestants have made it to the Top 30, while 28 were sent packing, and the remaining four battled it out in two sing-offs to secure their spot.

Here’s a rundown of the talented singers who have made it to the ‘American Idol’ Top 30 for 2026:
– Makiyah
– Jordan McCullough
– Lucas Leon
– Bella Emry
– Madison Moon
– Keyla Richardson
– Braden Rumfelt
– Chris Tungseth
– Jake Thistle
– Tianna Roberts
– Philmon Lee
– Brooks Rosser
– Daniel Stallworth
– Kutter Bradley
– Bryant Thomas
– Jesse Findling
– Julián Kalel
– Sheldon Riley
– Brianna Yancey
– Kiera Howell
– Kyndal Inskeep
– Hannah Harper
– Ruby Rae
– Jacquie Lee
– Brenna Brigman
– RaeGenevieve Heyward
– Abayomi
– Michael Garner
– Chloe Lauren

The judging panel for Season 24 includes the legendary Lionel Richie, along with the talented Luke Bryan and the incredible Carrie Underwood, who joined the show in 2025. Underwood, a former winner herself, has had one of the most successful post-‘Idol’ careers, on par with the likes of Kelly Clarkson.

For those wondering if ‘American Idol’ is on tonight, the show will be airing its fourth audition round of 2026 on Monday, March 9. Tune in at 8 p.m. ET or 7 p.m. Arizona time to catch all the excitement. You can watch it live on ABC15 in Arizona or your local ABC network.

Stay tuned for more updates and exciting performances as the competition heats up on ‘American Idol’ Season 24!