American Idol 2024 Top 7 Rankings, Facebook Stats, Poll Results – How Would You Rank the Top 7?
American Idol Season 22 wrapped this round of live shows with a Top 10 broadcast on Sunday (April 28) and a Top 8 results episode on Monday (April 29). Real-time voting led to eliminations at the end of each episode. Host Ryan Seacrest revealed the two contestants sent home after the Top 10 “Year You Were Born” night—Kayko and Mia Matthews—and then announced a bottom two (Kaibrienne and McKenna Breinholt) during the Judges Song Contest episode. Because Katy Perry was the judge whose song choices were picked most often by contestants, she earned the power to save one artist and chose McKenna.
Katy’s decision stirred conversation among fans. Across the season, McKenna’s Facebook engagement has been modest, while Kaibrienne frequently posted strong numbers. For example, Kaibrienne’s Top 10 performance of “Here Without You” received the highest Facebook views from that night, and yet she was eliminated the next week. Those voting results remain private, so comparisons between online views and actual vote totals are speculative.
Eliminations so far have underscored how quickly momentum can shift on a live competition: contestants who generate buzz one week can find themselves out the next. Kayko, who led Facebook views with his “Somebody That I Used to Know” performance during Top 10 night, was eliminated the following week—another reminder that social metrics and fan voting do not always correlate directly.
Coming Up: Sunday, May 5 — Top 7 Performances and Top 5 Reveal
The Top 7 episode airs live coast to coast on Sunday, May 5 at 8 PM EDT. For that show, each contestant will perform two songs: one from Adele’s catalog and another from a “dance songs” theme, with mentorship from Ciara. Pop artist Meghan Trainor will return to perform her new single, and fan votes at the end of the broadcast will determine the Top 5. Below are our Top 7 rankings, poll results from last week’s reader survey, and Facebook engagement statistics from the official show videos.
Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan continue to serve on the judges’ panel for the season. With the field narrowing, contestants must balance consistency with memorable moments to secure fan votes and reach the finale.
Top 7 Rankings
7. McKenna Breinholt
McKenna remained in the competition only after Katy Perry used her save during the Judges Song Contest, choosing her over Kaibrienne. McKenna’s Facebook metrics have generally been midrange, and with the current competition, she faces a tough challenge to advance further.
6. Julia Gagnon
Julia has typically been a middle-of-the-pack performer in terms of online engagement. Even her striking interpretation of “Over the Rainbow” recorded modest Facebook numbers. Given the talent remaining, she could be at risk this week.
5. Will Moseley
Will has steadily advanced by choosing soulful country material that complements his raspy voice. While his earlier performances sometimes felt effortless, recent weeks have shown more urgency and emotional depth, which should help his standing with viewers.
4. Jack Blocker
Jack is strategically positioning himself as an underdog with wide appeal. He compensates for occasional vocal limits with memorable song choices and a flair for reinvention—shifting from Cher’s “Believe” one week to making “You Were Always on My Mind” distinctly his own the next. His unpredictability makes him one of the most compelling contestants left.
3. Triston Harper
At age 15, Triston has been an early favorite, but his momentum has shown signs of leveling off. He alternates between theatrical, Elvis-inspired deliveries and sincere country ballads. With strong competitors in the field, Triston will need to elevate his performances to keep his frontrunner status.
2. Emmy Russell
Emmy benefits from a built-in awareness due to her family connection to country legend Loretta Lynn, but her appeal extends beyond name recognition. She consistently shows vulnerability and authenticity on stage, and her arrangements—like turning “Coal Miner’s Daughter” into a tender piano ballad—highlight her unique artistic voice. Her recent Facebook video has attracted over 1.7 million views, indicating strong cross-genre interest and a real shot at the finale.
1. Abi Carter
Abi has delivered consistently strong Facebook engagement throughout the season and, as a Platinum ticket holder, remains a clear fan favorite. She has demonstrated versatility as both a singer and songwriter. Given her momentum and audience rapport, Abi is a leading contender to win the season.
American Idol 2024 Top 7 Polls
Poll results show Abi and Jack splitting most fan support, followed by Triston and Emmy. While early dark-horse picks like Mia and Kayko have already exited, Jack appears to be gaining steam, and Abi looks well-positioned among singer-songwriters to make the Top 5 or the finale.
Favorite Top 7 Contestant
- Abi Carter – 30.74%
- Jack Blocker – 29.75%
- Triston Harper – 11.61%
- Emmy Russell – 10.48%
- McKenna Breinholt – 6.94%
- Julia Gagnon – 5.95%
- Will Moseley – 4.53%
Favorite Top 8 Performance
- Abi Carter – “Bring Me to Life” – 35.30%
- Jack Blocker – “Always on My Mind” – 29.05%
- Emmy Russell – “Coal Miner’s Daughter” – 15.37%
- Triston Harper – “Sand in My Boots” – 6.42%
- Julia Gagnon – “Over the Rainbow” – 5.07%
- McKenna Breinholt – “Everywhere I Go” – 3.55%
- Will Moseley – “Folsom Prison Blues” – 3.04%
- Kaibrienne – “traitor” – 2.20%
Favorite Top 10 Performance
- Jack Blocker – “Believe” – 23.02%
- Abi Carter – “Clocks” – 20.70%
- Kayko – “Teenage Dirtbag” – 13.73%
- Kaibrienne – “Here Without You” – 10.83%
- McKenna Breinholt – “Iris” – 9.48%
- Julia Gagnon – “Here I Am” – 6.00%
- Triston Harper – “She’s Country” – 5.80%
- Emmy Russell – “All the Small Things” – 5.80%
- Will Moseley – “Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde” – 3.48%
- Mia Matthews – “No One Needs to Know” – 1.16%
Which Eliminated Contestant Was Robbed?
Fans were divided on whether any recent elimination felt unjust. Responses were fairly split among “Nobody was robbed,” Kayko and Kaibrienne, with a smaller share naming Mia Matthews.
- Nobody was robbed – 31.34%
- Kayko – 31.34%
- Kaibrienne – 28.92%
- Mia Matthews – 8.40%
Facebook Statistics
Facebook engagement provides a useful snapshot of viewer interest. Emmy’s “Coal Miner’s Daughter” performance approached two million views, and Abi’s recent uploads are also performing strongly. Jack placed third in recent Top 7 video engagement, even though one of his earlier, more experimental performances polled lower.
Emmy has maintained steady popularity across the season, drawing country and indie-pop audiences alike. Along with Abi, she remains a serious contender for the finale. Triston, an early favorite, appears to be facing rising competition but still has a viable path to the title.
Top 7 (Top 8 performances) Facebook Stats
- Emmy Russell – “Coal Miner’s Daughter” – 1.7M views – 54K likes
- Abi Carter – “Bring Me to Life” – 736.5K views – 33K likes
- Jack Blocker – “Always On My Mind” – 497.6K views – 24K likes
- Will Moseley – “Folsom Prison Blues” – 253.2K views – 12K likes
- Julia Gagnon – “Over the Rainbow” – 155.5K views – 5.4K likes
- Triston Harper – “Sand in My Boots” – 148.1K views – 5.8K likes
- McKenna Faith Breinholt – “Everywhere I Go” – 98.7K views – 2.1K likes
Top 8 (Top 10 performances) Facebook Stats
- Kaibrienne – “Here Without You” – 324.9K views – 8.7K likes
- Triston Harper – “She’s Country” – 278.2K views – 12K likes
- Emmy Russell – “All The Small Things” – 243.1K views – 6.7K likes
- Will Moseley – “Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde” – 209.7K views – 8.9K likes
- Abi Carter – “Clocks” – 194.5K views – 5.1K likes
- McKenna Faith Breinholt – “Iris” – 176.4K views – 4K likes
- Jack Blocker – “Believe” – 133K views – 5.1K likes
- Julia Gagnon – “Here I Am” – 123.1K views – 3.1K likes