The competition recently reached a major milestone with on April 27, 2026.
: Comedian and self-proclaimed "Swiftie" Nikki Glaser joined the regular panel as a guest judge for the night. american idol
: Following the Taylor Swift-themed performances, host Ryan Seacrest announced the five finalists advancing to the next round: Keyla Richardson, Braden Rumfelt, Jordan McCullough, Hannah Harper, and Chris Tungseth . The competition recently reached a major milestone with