Idol in Paradise! - S18 E9 'American Idol' Recap & Review

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Tonight was the first of two American Idol episodes filmed at The Aulani Resort in Hawaii. The sun, surf, and sand set the stage for the top 40 contestants to sing for their lives.

We saw the first half of Idol hopefuls perform tonight, and there were definitely some surprises. Song choice is proving to be extremely important, as many talented contestants were sent home due to picking the wrong songs for their voices.

We also saw individuals who had been previously struggling in the competition deliver phenomenal performances and make it through to The Top 20.

This Show Was Hosted By: Trina Dong (@heytrinadong), Lisa Masi (@lisammasi), Humza Khan (@humza_mania)

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The American Idol Podcast

The American Idol After Show recaps, reviews and discusses episodes of ABC’s American Idol.

Show Summary: American Idol is an American singing competition television series created by Simon Fuller, produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment, and distributed by FremantleMedia North America.

Tonight’s jam-packed finale had celebrity guest performances, a remake of Lionel Richie’s iconic song “We Are the World”, and fan-favorite “Just Sam” is crowned the American Idol. Judges Katy Perry and Luke Bryan also performed their new singles.

Tonight’s After Show Was Hosted By:

Trina Dong https://instagram.com/heytrinadong

Lisa Masi https://instagram.com/lisammasi

Humza Khan https://instagram.com/humza_mania

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