Britney Holmes was a contestant on Season 16 of American Idol.
Audition[]
Britney auditioned in Nashville. She sang "I Have Nothing" by Whitney Houston. Although Katy voted "yes", Lionel and Luke voted "no", eliminating her from the competition.
However, Britney was showcased during the 45th Annual American Music Awards as part as a promotional contest where a contestant would be voted by the public to advance to Hollywood. During the episode of Dancing with the Stars that aired on November 20th, 2017, it was announced that Britney won the contest, making her the first person to advance to Hollywood for Season 16.
Hollywood Round[]
Britney was shown in a group called "Don't Touch" along with Crystal Alicea, Lee Vasi and Gabbii Jones singing "Me and My Broken Heart" by Rixton. Everyone in her group advanced. She was later shown in the final Solo Rounds singing "Dive" by Ed Sheeran. She managed to make the Top 50 and at the Final Judgment, it was revealed that she did not make the Top 24.
Trivia[]
- Britney is the second Season 16 contestant to initially have been eliminated, but received a second chance and won a ticket to Hollywood, after Ron Bultongez.