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Seven singers remain in the running to win American Idol, but only five will get to sing for viewers’ real-time votes in Sunday’s season finale (ABC, 8/7c). And regardless of which contestant takes home the title, it’s going to be a close race.
Arthur Gunn, Dillon James, Francisco Martin, Jonny West, Julia Gargano, Just Sam and Louis Knight round out this season’s Top 7, though two singers will be sent home — or will just continue to stay home, considering they’re all quarantined — early into Sunday’s broadcast. America will then be able vote for the singer they’d like to see crowned the next Idol at the end of the two-hour event.
At this point, we always ask the same two questions: First, who should win. (i.e. Which singer has proven themself more than any other finalist?) And then we ask who will win. (i.e. Which singer has proven to be a fan favorite, regardless of what feels earned?) Those dynamics have been much clearer in years past; now, as you’ll see from our gallery of reader rankings, the singers in the Top 5 are only separated by 2 percent of the votes — or less. That’s way too close to call.
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In addition to revealing the next Idol, Sunday’s finale will also include performances from all three judges. Lionel Richie will even be joined by former Idol winners and finalists — Alejandro Aranda, Fantasia, Gabby Barrett, Jordin Sparks, Katharine McPhee, Kellie Pickler, Laine Hardy, Lauren Alaina, Phillip Phillips, Ruben Studdard and Scotty McCreery — for a special rendition of “We Are the World.”
Browse our gallery of reader rankings — you can click here for direct access — then cast your votes below. Who should win Season 18… and who probably will?
Should – Jonny West, because he’s proven he can sing AND write, a winning combo for future success.
Will win – Arthur, because he’s got a winning and humble personality as well as a unique voice.
Who should win? To me it’s Julia Gargano since she is the best performer in the group.
Who will win? Probably Arthur Gunn with Jonny West a close second
Who really should have won but somehow got left out of the Top 20? Lauren Miscitti. Easily the best performer (and songwriter) in the field this year (on either Idol or The Voice).
Definitely agree about Lauren!! How she didn’t make it, I have no idea. Worst decision judges have made. Hope Lauren has a very successful career!
The judges didn’t decide. It’s America who voted.
Right there with you on Lauren M., she’s the real deal. IMO Arthur is as strange as last year’s Alejandro. Arthur yells and Alejandro mumbles. I don’t get either of them.
Huge mistake letting Lauren go. She has beautiful originals on you tube and they are COUNTRY! They both were called country but Grace sang no country after the beginning of show. Hope Lauren is a huge success.
There are spoilers out there of whom made the Top 5.
One of the eliminations is going to be divisive. .
Of those remaining J. Gargano is the only true musician left…but then again, this is Idol and they will vote in the guy with the worst voice.
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I agree Dillon james has it all to win #1. Lets vote for him 5/17/20. Just start your vote eastern time after two are voted off at the beginning of the show. EASTERN TIME VOTE Just aftrr 5pm.. Please vote #15 Dillon James
Arthur Gunn. He has the Phillip Phillips vibe.
Actually Jonny West has more of the Phillip Phillips vibe. Jonny also has the amazing range and creativeness tht Phillip has. He should win but Arthur has the better story and remember the winner of Idol is decided by tween age girls. TIme and time again WGWG wins though Arthur is from Nepal.
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Personally, I connect most with Francisco. He’s the total package.
I am afraid that America once again will go for The LOOK and not the talent and chose another Pretty Boy. Not that he isn’t talented but Arthur and Sam have him out-sung by a mile. Look what happened last year. All season long the Judges keep saying ” We need another Alejandro”… Haven’t heard anyone say ” Wow we need another Laine Hardy” I do agree that there are many talented finalists this year, it will be a tough vote and many folks will be disappointed. Including me, no doubt.
Auther gunn he is the best
I think so, Arthur Gunn has a unique voice.
Arthur Gunn has distinct vocal. He is a song writer, composer, drummer, great singer & great musician. He has all qualities in singing platform. So, he should be winner of American Idol 2020.
If he wins american idol , he will be the biggest name in history of Nepal . Nepal os still in Rock n roll era . Let it happen . Lets keep the vibes alive .