American Idol 2024 Top 5 Rankings, Facebook Stats, Poll Results – How Would You Rank the Top 5?
American Idol 2024 is approaching its finale. The penultimate episode features the Top 5 contestants performing two Disney songs each during Disney Night, airing Sunday, May 12 at 8 pm EDT on ABC. The contestants filmed on location in Orlando across the Disney parks, and behind-the-scenes photos show family members in attendance — appropriate for an episode that falls on Mother’s Day.
Country star and former American Idol contestant Kane Brown served as mentor for the group. Actress and performer Jenifer Lewis will appear to sing a Disney song, and the episode opens with judges and host — Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Ryan Seacrest — performing “You’ve Got a Friend in Me.” The broadcast airs coast to coast and allows viewers in every time zone to vote live as the show airs.
Coming Up on Sunday, May 12 — Top 5 Disney Night Performances and Top 3 Reveal
Top 5 Rankings
5. Triston Harper
Triston Harper arrived as one of the season’s most compelling young talents. At just 15, he has charisma and a moving personal story — rising out of poverty — that has resonated with viewers. Lately, however, his song choices and performances have felt less inspired, and his youth can be a disadvantage in the late-round voting. Producers may still give him strong presentation and hometown attention, and even if he leaves before the finale, industry interest could lead to a record deal after the show. If he were to win, he would make history as the first Native American winner of American Idol, which could influence how the show positions him this week.
4. Will Moseley
Will Moseley remains a dependable performer with a raspy, country-soul voice that appeals to a loyal fan base. His style is comfortable and familiar, which can be both an asset and a limitation at this stage. Compared with the more adventurous contestants left in the competition, Will’s approach can seem predictable, but his genre and delivery keep him in contention. Live voting always leaves room for surprises.
3. Jack Blocker
Jack Blocker has proven himself a shrewd competitor who understands how to navigate the show. He’s versatile, unpredictable and comfortable across genres — a profile similar to past winners who played the Idol game well. Jack’s risk-taking song choices, including bold selections he’s tackled on previous nights, make him a strong contender. On social platforms his performances rank well; his Adele cover was the second most viewed behind Abi’s, underscoring his broad appeal.
2. Emmy Russell
Emmy Russell brings singer-songwriter sensibility and name recognition: she is the granddaughter of country legend Loretta Lynn. That family connection has generated intense media attention and likely boosted her country-leaning vote totals, even though Emmy’s style isn’t strictly country. Her two performances also ranked well on Facebook. Some fans question whether her background gives her an unfair advantage, but Emmy is also carving her own artistic path and coping with the pressure of a famous relative while competing in a crowded field.
1. Abi Carter
Abi Carter sits at the top of these rankings after delivering a standout performance with her cover of Adele’s “Hello.” When she selects songs that showcase her strengths, she often shines. Her song choices can be risky — a recent upbeat selection didn’t land as well — but her interpretive skills and emotional delivery make her the frontrunner. If Abi continues to choose wisely and reconnects with original material, she has a clear path to the finale and possibly the Top 2.
American Idol 2024 Top 5 Polls
Reader polls reflect a clear preference for Abi Carter and Jack Blocker as the Top 2. Abi’s creative interpretations and Jack’s versatility are the leading factors in popular opinion. Below are the poll breakdowns for favorite contestant and favorite performances from the Top 7 round.
Favorite Top 5 Contestant
- Abi Carter – 46.75%
- Jack Blocker – 34.91%
- Emmy Russell – 8.28%
- Will Moseley – 5.33%
- Triston Harper – 4.73%
Favorite Top 7 Performance (Pick 2)
During the Top 7 episode each contestant sang two songs — one that fit the theme “Songs That Make You Want to Dance” and an Adele selection. Abi and Jack dominate the list; other contestants register much smaller shares of the vote.
- Abi Carter – Hello – 29.91%
- Jack Blocker – Long Tall Sally – 17.61%
- Abi Carter – I Know What You Did in the Dark – 15.96%
- Jack Blocker – One and Only – 13.12%
- McKenna Breinholt – Make You Feel My Love – 4.37%
- Emmy Russell – Water Under the Bridge – 3.55%
- Will Moseley – Rolling in the Deep – 3.43%
- Emmy Russell – Shut Up And Dance – 3.19%
- Julia Gagnon – Set Fire to the Rain – 2.84%
- Will Moseley – Give Me Three Steps – 2.01%
- Triston Harper – Trouble – 1.54%
- Triston Harper – Easy on Me – 1.18%
- Julia Gagnon – Roam – 0.83%
- McKenna Breinholt – ET – 0.47%
Which Eliminated Contestant Was Robbed?
Poll respondents largely agreed that no one was unfairly eliminated, although some viewers would have swapped spots. Popular alternatives included Julia Gagnon and McKenna Breinholt, but poll respondents ultimately concluded that the outcomes reflected overall performance and fan support during the season.
- Nobody was robbed – 46.57%
- Julia Gagnon – 31.39%
- McKenna Breinholt – 22.04%
Facebook Statistics
Facebook view counts on the official American Idol page provide a useful snapshot of which performances connected most strongly with online audiences. High view counts usually correlate with wider popularity and shareability. Below are the Top 10 performance clips from the Top 7 round, ranked by views and showing like counts where available.
Top 5 (Top 7 Performances) Facebook Stats
- Abi Carter – Hello (Adele) – 478.9K views · 16K Likes
- Jack Blocker – One and Only (Adele) – 366.5K views · 14K Likes
- Emmy Russell – Water Under the Bridge (Adele) – 332.5K views · 7.1K Likes
- Emmy Russell – Shut Up And Dance (Dance) – 326.6K views · 8.2K Likes
- Will Moseley – Give Me Three Steps (Dance) – 309.3K views · 14K Likes
- Jack Blocker – Long Tall Sally (Dance) – 245.8K views · 12K Likes
- Triston Harper – Easy on Me (Adele) – 242.7K views · 7.8K Likes
- Will Moseley – Rolling in the Deep (Adele) – 208.1K views · 9K Likes
- Triston Harper – Trouble (Dance) – 201.6K views · 8.9K Likes
- Abi Carter – I Know What You Did in the Dark (Dance) – 192.3K views · 6.1K Likes
As the competition moves into Disney Night and the Top 3 reveal, song choice, emotional authenticity and the ability to connect with viewers will be decisive. Abi and Jack currently lead in both votes and online engagement, but live voting and one great performance can change everything. Tune in Sunday to see who advances toward the finale.