Demi Rae was a contestant in Season 18 of American Idol.
Audition
Demi Rae auditioned in Sunriver. She sang "Mad at You" by Noah Cyrus. All three judges voted "yes", sending her to the next round.
Hollywood Round
Although her performance was not televised, she competed in the "Pop" category of the Genre Challenge and was shown advancing alongside Louis Knight, Genavieve Linkowski, Robert Taylor, and Geena. She was shown briefly in a duet with Michael Wingate called "Synergy" singing "Like I'm Gonna Lose You" by Meghan Trainor and John Legend. She advanced to the Top 40. After her untelevised final Solo performance, she was placed in the same deliberation room as Jeb Vonderbruegge, Jovin Webb, Nick Merico, Just Sam, Robert Taylor, Geena, Bilaal Avaz, Dillon James, Aliana Jester, Shannon Gibbons, and Louis Knight, where it was revealed by the judges that everyone had advanced.
Hawaii Round
Demi sang "Lonely" by Noah Cyrus. Afterwards, the judges told her she did not become a Top 20 finalist.
Performances
| Round | Song Choice | Original Artist | Theme (if any) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auditions | "Mad at You" | Noah Cyrus | None | Safe |
| Hollywood Week | N/A | N/A | Hollywood Round 1 | Safe |
| Hollywood Week | "Like I'm Gonna Lose You" | Meghan Trainor and John Legend | Hollywood Round 2 | Safe |
| Hollywood Week | N/A | N/A | Hollywood Round 3 | Safe |
| Hawaii Round | "Lonely" | Noah Cyrus | Showcase Round | Eliminated |
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