American Idol 2022 – Christian Guardino gets standing ovation after emotional performance as singer makes top 20

What is Ryan Searest’s net worth?

During Ryan Seacrest’s career, he took on various titles across a number of platforms.

In his lengthy entertainment tenure, he is a multiple Emmy-Award nominee, winning one in 2010.

In 2008, he founded his own production company: Ryan Seacrest Productions.

Per CelebrityNetWorth, the popular mogul’s net worth is $450 million.

Does Ryan Seacrest have kids?

Ryan Seacrest does not have any children.

The media host touched on the ideas of fatherhood a number of times.

The famed mogul told WSJ Magazine: “I do want to have kids.”

Seacrest continued: “But I haven‘t even gone down that path, which is nuts at my age.”

He added: “I think in the last year, it’s become clear to me that yes, I do want to do that.… I want to be available and present.”

How to vote

American Idol shared a guide, listing all of the contestants and how to vote for each one.

Voting is open until 9am ET, and can be done through the app, website, or by texting the contestant’s number to 21523.

Voting is now open

Voting is officially open and fans can cast their choices until 9am ET Monday morning.

Judges react to Lady K

“You have shown us all what faith is, what compassion is, what spirit is,” said Lionel. “Thank you so much for your lesson, Lady K.”

“You are beautiful inside and out and now you just get to play and shine like the goddess you always have been,” said Katy.

To vote for Lady K, text”16″ to 21523, or visit Americanidol.com after 11pm ET.

Lady K is safe

Lady K is the final contestant to make it through to the next round, and Sir Blayke was eliminated from the competition.

“Anytime I create music, I hope to inspire people,” said Lady K during her video segment.

“It feels so good to know I can be that light for people who didn’t know that was possible.”

She is singing Love On The Brain, by Rihanna.

The final spot

There is only one spot left in the Top 20, and either Sir Blayke or Lady K will claim it shortly.

Judges react to Cadence Baker

“When you get the crowd going that hot, beat them up,” said Lionel. “You delivered the goods, congratulations.

Katy called her performance one of her best.

To vote for Cadence, text “13” to 21523, or visit Americanidol.com after 11pm ET.

Cadence Baker is safe

Cadence is the next contestant to learn she is safe.

“I have struggled throughout this whole competition with nerves,” Cadence said during her video segment.

She is singing Train Wreck by James Arthur.

Judges react to Cameron

“You stood up there and really delivered it,” said Luke.

“Take a chance and try a second verse standing still, and then go crazy,” said Lionel.

“You are truly changing before our eyes,” said Katy.

To vote for Cameron, text “20” to 21523, or visit Americanidol.com after 11pm ET.

Cameron Whitcomb is safe

Cameron just received the good news that he made it to the Top 20.

“My journey on American Idol has been fantastic,” he said in his video segment.

“I’m going to get an American Idol tattoo if I make the Top 10.”

He is singing Changes by Black Sabbath.

Judges react to Katyrah Love

“You look so beautiful and I just think you have an incredible voice,” said Katy. “You have moments of Whitney.”

“Your energy as a whole, you’re like a light,” said Luke.

“Winning our vote is one thing, winning America’s vote is everything,” said Lionel. “Congratulations, my dear.”

To vote for Katyrah, text “22” to 21523, or visit Americanidol.com after 11pm ET.

Katyrah Love is safe

Katyrah is the next contestant to receive the good news that she made it to the Top 20.

“I was first exposed to music in church,” she said in her video segment. “Since I was a little girl, I knew I wanted to be a singer.”

She is singing Dream by Bishop Briggs.

Judges react to Fritz

“I am crying on Fritz,” said Lionel. “That was a stellar performance from you.”

“I don’t think you’ll ever be misunderstood again,” said Katy as she broke down in tears.

“It could have been recorded for an album,” said Luke.

To vote for Fritz, text “23” to 21523, or visit Americanidol.com after 11pm ET.

Fritz is safe

After hearing his inspiration perform, Fritz was given the good news that he is in the Top 20.

“Music is who I am and because they viewed my dreams as secondary, I felt secondary,” he said during his video segment.

He is singing When the Party’s Over, by Billie Eilish.

Phillip Phillips takes the stage

Season 11 winner Phillip Phillips has taken the American Idol stage to perform his new single, Love Like That.

Phillip won the competition in 2012.

Judges react to Christian Guardino

Katy was seen wiping tears during Christian’s rendition of Imagine.

“How many stages of cry are there?” Luke asked Katy.

“You just slayed that performance. I didn’t hear anything but perfection.”

“You are the poster child or power of the human spirit,” said Lionel.

Katy said, “you were put on this planet to do something super powerful, and you are doing it right now and in this room.”

To vote for Christian, text “21” to 21523, or visit Americanidol.com after 11pm ET.

Christian Guardino is safe

“I’m so grateful,” said Christian during a video segment. “I’ll never forget seeing the moon for the first time.”

He is singing Imagine by John Lennon.

Judges react to Leah Marlene

“Are you real?” asked Katy. “I felt every ounce of your pain.”

“This feels like a finale night,” said Luke. “You guys are going above and beyond anything I could have ever imagined.”

“We witnessed a possession,” said Lionel. “This class right here is the strongest class ever.”

To vote for Leah, text “19” to 21523, or visit Americanidol.com after 11pm ET.

Leah Marlene is safe

Leah is the next contestant to receive good news.

“People have stopped me and recognized me,” she said.

“As much as I am a kooky energetic person, I take this music thing very seriously.”

She is singing Deal by Tom Odell.

Judges react to Noah Thompson

“Tonight, you were just a little shy,” said Lionel. “You have made it my brother.”

“You just deserve the world,” said Katy. “You are a great human being.”

“You’re getting more confident and you’re getting better and better,” said Luke.

To vote for Noah, text “18” to 21523, or visit Americanidol.com after 11pm ET.

Noah Thompson is safe

“As a child, I was just always around music,” he said in a segment before his performance.

“I definitely didn’t expect it to go this far at all,” he continued.

Noah is singing Falling by Harry Styles.

Judges react to Allegra Miles

“That was my favorite performance of the night, so far,” said Luke.

“The way you just threaded the needle, told the story,” said Lionel. “You turned a Tom Petty song into a love song.

Katy said Allegra just leveled up. “She’s a freaking pro and she’s here to play,” she said.

To vote for Allegra, text “15” to 21523, or visit Americanidol.com after 11pm ET.

Allegra Miles is safe

Allegra just found out that she is in the Top 20.

“It’s really been such an incredible journey on Idol,” she said in a segment. “I’m the happiest I’ve been in maybe my whole life.”

She is singing Free Fallin’ by Tom Petty.

Judges react to Ava Maybee

“That was an interesting song choice,” said Katy. “You just reinvented that song.”

“You showed us a different side of you,” said Luke. “You nailed it, good job.”

Lionel said she “surprised us today.”

To vote to Ava, text “17” to 21523, or visit Americanidol.com after 11pm ET.