The new edition of American Idol is finally among us, and it’s time to catch up on everything related to Season 22, such as who the contestants are that have auditioned and been selected (Here, check spoilers).
This year, the judging panel consists of Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan and Katy Perry, although this will be her last participation in the program as the Teenage Dream singer is ready to focus on her music career.
It’s the seventh time the trio has taken on their roles as judges within the reality show, and they won’t make it easy for the participants. Last year, it was Iam Tongi who emerged victorious, with Megan Danielle in second place.
Contestants for American Idol 2024: Here, the complete list
As happens every year, the contestants start as 57, but not all manage to even pass the auditions, as only a few are selected to continue in the competition to become the new winner of Idol.
The Idol Pad, the official spoiler site for Season 22 of the reality show, confirmed who have been the first to advance to the next round. However, first, we need to see who the artists are that auditioned.
Here, check out the complete list of participants for Season 22 of American Idol (for now*):
- Justice Murphy
- Kayko
- Alto Moon
- Sophia Ava Marie
- Ajii
- Christine Umali
- Brant McCollough
- Alyssa Raghu
- Hailey Mia
- B.K. WitDaVoice
- Mackenzie Sol
- Will Moseley
- K-Blocks
- Eleigh Francom
- Ziggy Krassenberg
- Laela Dasher
- Max Dasher
- Isaiah Case
- Ty’Esha Lashay
- Dawson Slade Mitchell
- Scarlett Lee
- Mia Makana Matthews
- Emmy Russell
- Nars Taylor
- Julian Cross
- Anna Grace
- Jaxon Wayne Boardman
- Jordan Anthony
- Mikayla Paige Ochs
- Ava Nicole Frances
- Kennedy Reid
- Kenny Holland
- Jayna Elise Brown
- McKenna Breinholt
- Quintavious Johnson
- Victoria Johnson
- Nick Connors
- Cate Gartner
- Hayley Rashel
- Bradley Rittmann
- Reagan Mills
- Hunter Behrman
- Emery Robbins
- Ricky Moyer
- Emma Murdock
- Michael Rice
- Triston Harper
- Micaela McCall
- Roman Collins
- Blake Proehl
- Nyachomba “Nya” Muchai-Kinya
- Jennifer Jeffries
- Jack Blocker
- K.B. Richins
- Julia Gagnon
- Odell Bunton, Jr.
- Abi Carter
*The article will be updated as the episodes progress and eliminations take place.