American Idol XIII Rush Week — Poll Results and Reactions

Here are the American Idol XIII Rush Week poll results. Fans weighed in on their favorite performances and who among the eliminated semi-finalists felt most unfairly denied a chance to sing for America’s vote. These poll results reflect viewer sentiment following the Rush Week episodes and the transition toward the live rounds.

The favorite performance rankings largely mirror expectations, though there were a few surprises. Jessica Meuse, who has faced some mixed feedback after a tough Hollywood edit and a Top 10 result that didn’t fully connect with every viewer, still maintains a solid fan base. Many remain on Team Jess, even if her most recent performance wasn’t universally acclaimed.

When it comes to the contestants fans felt were most robbed, the response was emphatic. Kenzie Hall, who impressed during auditions and in Hollywood Week, led the poll for “most robbed” among the eliminated Top 15 girls by a wide margin. Her absence from the live-singing opportunity left many viewers frustrated. That reaction raises questions about the producers’ practice of presenting near-finalists and then not giving them a chance in front of the voting audience.

According to interviews with the producers, the show planned to reveal the Top 10 vote-getters during the episode. In addition, the judges — Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez, and Harry Connick Jr. — intended to ask five singers from the Top 20 who didn’t initially make the cut to perform again for three wildcard spots. Those judge-selected wildcards would expand the competition into a Top 13 for the live shows.

Predictions and Wildcard Speculation

Based on viewer sentiment and recent performances, here are projected favorites and possible wildcard picks. These are informed opinions rather than official outcomes, shared to reflect common fan expectations at this stage of the competition.

Predicted Top 5 Guys: Alex Preston, Sam Woolf, Caleb Johnson, Spencer Lloyd, Ben Briley.

Predicted Top 5 Girls: Majesty Rose, Emkay Nobilette, Malaya Watson, Kristen O’Connor, Jessica Meuse.

Possible Wildcards: CJ Harris (many fans want him a second chance if America didn’t advance him), Marrialle Sellars (likely to be invited back to sing, though opinions vary), Malcolm Allen (strong Hollywood performance makes him a contender), Emily Piriz (Jennifer Lopez may advocate for her).

What are your predictions? Fans continue to debate which singers will earn the judges’ wildcard picks and who will advance based on America’s votes.

Poll Results — Favorite Performances

Favorite Performance – Guys

Alex Preston — 25.49%
Sam Woolf — 25.16%
Caleb Johnson — 16.85%
CJ Harris — 9.96%
Spencer Lloyd — 9.52%
Ben Briley — 5.58%
Dexter Roberts — 3.94%
Malcolm Allen — 1.42%
George Lovett — 1.31%
Emmanuel Zidor — 0.77%

Favorite Performance – Girls

Majesty Rose — 26.69%
Emkay Nobilette — 25.96%
Malaya Watson — 10.80%
Jessica Meuse — 10.15%
Jena Irene — 7.03%
Emily Piriz — 6.89%
Kristen O’Connor — 6.67%
Briana Oakley — 3.34%
Marrialle Sellars — 1.31%
Bria Anai — 1.00%

Poll Results — Most Robbed (Eliminated Top 15)

Fans were asked which eliminated contestants seemed most unfairly denied a chance to compete further. The results show a clear favorite in each category.

Eliminated Top 15 Girl – Most Robbed

Kenzie Hall — 55.94%
Jillian Jensen — 14.37%
Austin Wolfe — 12.93%
Brandy Neelly — 10.06%
Andrina Brogden — 7.00%

Eliminated Top 15 Guy – Most Robbed

Maurice Townsend — 38.13%
Casey Thrasher — 30.37%
Briston Maroney — 17.29%
Ethan Harris — 9.85%
Jordan Brisbane — 4.36%

Final Thoughts

These poll results capture a snapshot of fan opinions heading into the live rounds: strong support for certain favorites, vocal disappointment over specific eliminations, and lively debate about which contestants should return as judge-selected wildcards. As the show moves forward into the live performances and America’s voting begins to determine outcomes, these early fan reactions will be an interesting gauge of momentum and audience preferences.