American Idol 2024 Top 10 Rankings, Facebook Stats, Poll Results – How Would You Rank the Top 10?
American Idol season 22 recently reached its live-performance phase, moving from a Top 14 to a Top 10 as viewers began real-time voting. Each live episode brought eliminations and fresh performances, and host Ryan Seacrest has continued to reveal which contestants will depart. This article rounds up our current Top 10 rankings, summarizes poll results from our readers, and examines Facebook performance statistics from the official American Idol video uploads.
As the competition tightens, every performance, song choice and judges’ critique can shift momentum. With several theme nights and guest mentors still to come, the leaderboard is volatile. Below you’ll find our rankings, individual assessments, poll outcomes and the most-viewed Facebook clips from recent Top 14 and Top 12 performance nights.
Judges for the season include Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan. The live shows air on Sunday and Monday nights; check your local listings for exact times and schedule details.
Top 10 Rankings
These rankings combine reader poll sentiment with Facebook video engagement and our view of each contestant’s trajectory. The field is competitive and diverse, featuring strong songwriters, country-leaning performers, R&B stylists and pop singers. Expect surprises — a shock elimination is never out of the question when margins are tight.
Photos below were taken at the Top 10 celebration event held after the most recent live episode.
10. Jack Blocker
Jack has a loyal following and delivers memorable, charismatic performances, but his Facebook engagement ranks toward the lower end this week. At this stage in the competition the margin for error is small, and lower streaming numbers could make him vulnerable. Still, his individuality and stage presence make him a fan favorite and he could last longer than expected.
9. McKenna Breinholt
McKenna has shown moments of brilliance, though her performances have been inconsistent. She’s competing directly with several strong female singer-songwriters, and the more consistent performers are likely to pull ahead. A standout, confident performance this week could change her trajectory.
8. Julia Gagnon
Julia still has some rough edges, but as the only R&B artist left she occupies a unique lane in this season’s Top 10. That distinction can work in her favor, though her current streaming and engagement numbers place her in the middle of the pack.
7. Mia Matthews
Mia has improved week to week and delivers emotionally resonant performances. Despite relatively low Facebook metrics after the last episodes, her steady progress and potential to be a dark horse should not be underestimated. The contest currently favors country and country-adjacent voices, making this an especially competitive bracket.
6. Kaibrienne
Kaibrienne is an adventurous performer who isn’t afraid to step outside her comfort zone. Her social engagement sits in the middle of the group this week, and she’ll need to maintain consistent, compelling performances to advance further.
5. Will Moseley
Will Moseley brings a relaxed, soulful blend of country and rock to the stage. His steady deliveries suggest he’s comfortably moving toward a Top 5 finish; he rarely seems rattled and consistently connects with the audience.
4. Abi Carter
Abi faced some tough critiques recently and saw a dip in social engagement, but she has the songwriting ability and vocal power to stage a strong comeback. Many contestants bounce back after a harsh critique with a standout performance that re-energizes their fan base.
3. Emmy Russell
Emmy combines vulnerability, original songwriting and a meaningful musical heritage that resonates with viewers. While she may not be the strongest technical singer in the field, her emotional connection and storytelling give her staying power in the competition.
2. Kayko
Kayko surged in Facebook engagement between broadcast nights, largely due to a viral cover that attracted significant views. As the season’s prominent pop songwriter, he occupies his own lane — a clear advantage — though upcoming theme nights will require him to tackle covers and demonstrate versatility.
1. Triston Harper
Triston remains our top pick. Though his Facebook ranking dipped between Sunday and Monday, his consistent commercial appeal and stage persona keep him in the lead. Expect him to adjust stylistically based on judges’ feedback and to deliver performances aimed at reclaiming any lost momentum.
American Idol 2024 Top 10 Polls
Reader polls reflect a different subset of fans than general viewer votes and can skew toward certain styles. Below are the results from our recent polls, showing who our readers favored for favorite contestant and favorite performances from recent rounds.
Favorite Top 10 Contestant
- Kayko – 24.44%
- Abi Carter – 20.13%
- Jack Blocker – 12.94%
- McKenna Breinholt – 8.47%
- Triston Harper – 7.35%
- Julia Gagnon – 7.19%
- Mia Matthews – 6.23%
- Kaibrienne – 4.79%
- Will Moseley – 4.63%
- Emmy Russell – 3.83%
Favorite Top 12 Performance
- Kayko – Somebody That I Used to Know – 36.11%
- Julia Gagnon – Something in the Orange – 14.00%
- Abi Carter – All Too Well – 10.75%
- Jack Blocker – Blinding Lights – 9.53%
- McKenna Breinholt – cardigan – 6.49%
- Mia Matthews – Over You – 6.29%
- Jayna Elise – Diamonds – 3.25%
- Kaibrienne – Wrecking Ball – 3.04%
- Emmy Russell – Lose You to Love Me – 2.84%
- Roman Collins – Roar – 2.64%
- Triston Harper – Beautiful Crazy – 2.64%
- Will Moseley – Starting Over – 2.43%
Meghan Trainor Yay or Nay
- YAY! – 73.30%
- Nay – 26.70%
Favorite Top 14 Performance
- Abi Carter – Goodbye Yellow Brick Road – 33.41%
- Jack Blocker – Don’t Think Twice It’s Alright – 12.98%
- Kayko – High and Dry – 9.86%
- Triston Harper – Heartbreak Hotel – 8.65%
- Kaibrienne – I Hate Myself for Loving You – 8.41%
- Julia Gagnon – Run to You – 4.09%
- Roman Collins – You’re All I Need to Get By – 4.09%
- Emmy Russell – I Can’t Make You Love Me – 3.61%
- Mia Matthews – Those Memories of You – 3.37%
- Nya – I Say a Little Prayer – 2.88%
- McKenna Breinholt – Hard to Say I’m Sorry – 2.64%
- Will Moseley – Night Moves – 2.64%
- Jayna Elise – I Have Nothing – 2.40%
- Jordan Anthony – I Wanna Dance with Somebody – 0.96%
Gene Simmons Yay or Nay
- YAY! – 79.73%
- Nay – 20.27%
Facebook Statistics
The official American Idol Facebook uploads provide useful insight into which performances are resonating online. Note that videos for contestants who have been eliminated are often not posted on the official channel, which can affect comparisons between rounds. The numbers below reflect engagement for performances posted from the Top 14 and Top 12 nights and show how rapidly rankings can change from one broadcast to the next.
A notable trend: several contestants jumped dramatically in views between Sunday and Monday broadcasts, illustrating how a single standout performance can shift public attention and online momentum.
Top 10 (Top 12 Performances) Facebook Stats
- KAYKO – Somebody That I Used to Know – 425.3K Views – 13K Likes
- Will Moseley – Starting Over – 181.6K Views – 7.9K Likes
- Emmy Russell – Lose You to Love Me – 165.4K Views – 3.8K Likes
- Triston Harper – Beautiful Crazy – 154.9K Views – 6.1K Likes
- Abi Carter – All Too Well – 152.4K Views – 3.5K Likes
- Julia Gagnon – Something in the Orange – 124.2K Views – 4K Likes
- Kaibrienne – Wrecking Ball – 119.9K Views – 2.7K Likes
- McKenna Faith Breinholt – cardigan – 114.9K Views – 2.3K Likes
- Mia Matthews – Over You – 100.9K Views – 3.6K Likes
- Jack Blocker – Blinding Lights – 83.2K Views – 2.4K Likes
Top 12 (Top 14 Performances) Facebook Stats
- Triston Harper – Heartbreak Hotel – 380.25K Views – 21K Likes
- Abi Carter – Goodbye Yellow Brick Road – 358.8K Views – 33K Likes
- Jayna Elise – I Have Nothing – 212.9K Views – 6.6K Likes
- Will Moseley – Night Moves – 194.4K Views – 9.1K Likes
- Emmy Russell – I Can’t Make You Love Me – 154.7K Views – 5.1K Likes
- Kaibrienne – I Hate Myself for Loving You – 139.5K Views – 5.2K Likes
- Julia Gagnon – Run to You – 115.5K Views – 4.7K Likes
- McKenna Faith Breinholt – Hard to Say I’m Sorry – 108.1K Views – 2.9K Likes
- Jack Blocker – Don’t Think Twice It’s Alright – 94.6K Views – 4K Likes
- Mia Matthews – Those Memories of You – 88.7K Views – 3.4K Likes
- Roman Collins – You’re All I Need to Get By – 83.4K Views – 3.4K Likes
- KAYKO – High and Dry – 75.6K Views – 2.5K Likes