American Idol 2018 Preview: Hollywood Ends, Green Mile Begins! (VIDEO)

AMERICAN IDOL - "107 (Hollywood Week)" - "American Idol" contestants continue to vie for their chance at stardom while in the heart of Los Angeles, as the search for AmericaÕs next superstar continues on its new home on AmericaÕs network, The ABC Television Network, SUNDAY, APRIL 1 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT). (ABC/Eric McCandless) MICHELLE SUSSETT

American Idol 2018 is back beginning this Sunday (April 1) and Monday (April 2) with more rounds of performances and eliminations.

On Sunday’s episode, the remaining 75 or so contestants who survived last week’s Group Rounds will perform ONE MORE Hollywood Week solo. Afterward, the Top 50 will be revealed via that tried and true American Idol dramatic device–THE ROOMS OF DOOM.  

The singers will be divided into 3 rooms, with each group being told separately by the judges–Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie whether they made the cut or not.  Emotions run the gamut during the rooms: From celebration as a room learns they’ve advanced. To fear as a nearby room hearing the happy noise realizes their chances have just become slimmer. To anguish when a group of contestants learn that their American Idol journey is over.

Check out the video preview here (DO NOT REVEAL SPOILERS IN THIS POST).

The ROOMS! EEP!

On Monday’s (April 2) episode, The Top 50 move on to the Showcase Round. Each singer will perform yet another solo. But this time, they’ll perform in a club–Exchange LA–in front of the judges and a LIVE audience.  The showcase round always delivers several top notch performances. Hopefully, as in the past, FULL Showcase performances from the Top 24 will be uploaded to VEVO.

Want to chat spoilers? Click on the link below.

American Idol 2018 Spoilers: Showcase Round Contestants Revealed including Song Spoilers

Following the performances, the judges sit down with each of the T0p 50 contestants for the Final Judgment aka THE GREEN MILE and reveal which finalists made it through to the Top 24. (SPOILERS AT THE LINK. Now with Social media and Video links)

American Idol 2018 Spoilers: Top 24 Contestant List (PHOTOS + VIDEOS)

It’s a real turning point for the singers who have come SO far in the competition. A Top 24 spot means moving on to Solos and Celebrity duets. And, if a singer is chosen for a spot in the Top 14, a chance to perform LIVE for America’s votes.

American Idol 2018 Spoilers: Top 24 Solo and Celebrity Song Choices
American Idol 2018 Spoilers: Top 14 Contestant List (PHOTOS + VIDEOS)

We’ll see how good Lionel, Katy and Luke are at the classic reality show FAKE OUT. I’m assuming not very. None of them ever are! In any case it’ll be drama, drama and more drama…

Check out a few more promos and previews from Sunday’s episode:

Everyone’s really brought their A-game for Hollywood Week!

Will Garrett make the move from football star to superstar?

Laryngitis when you have to sing for your life?! Find out Michelle’s fate

APRIL FOOLS! With a little help from The Bachelor’s Chris Harrison.

Photo Gallery Hollywood Week Top 50 Revealed (April 1 Episode)

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