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HunterGirl , Jay Copeland, and Kenedi Anderson watched from the balcony. The "curveball" revealed they were there to scout the competition and get "pick of the litter" for their duet partners.

To celebrate the show's 20th anniversary, iconic former contestants returned to guide the new talent: (Season 2 winner) – R&B Jordin Sparks (Season 6 winner) – Pop David Cook (Season 7 winner) – Rock Lee DeWyze (Season 9 winner) – Indie-Folk Lauren Alaina (Season 10 runner-up) – Country Haley Reinhart (Season 10) – Soul Chayce Beckham (Season 19 winner) – Country Key Highlights & Standouts [S20E7] 506 (Hollywood Week: Genre Challenge)

Delivered a standing-ovation performance of Billie Eilish’s "Everything I Wanted," leading her entire row to advance. HunterGirl , Jay Copeland, and Kenedi Anderson watched

The judges were less forgiving than in previous rounds, sending home several early fan favorites: The autistic singer whose audition went viral. Zaréh: Daughter of Season 4 finalist Nadia Turner. Luke Taylor: The deep-voiced "Burl Ives" soundalike. Mark Osborne: A standout country-rocker from the auditions. The judges were less forgiving than in previous

In Season 20, Episode 7 of American Idol (aired March 28, 2022), the high-stakes "Hollywood Week" began with the . This episode is notable for its brutal "cutthroat" pace and the introduction of legendary series alumni as mentors. The Genre Challenge Format