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Kay Kay was a contestant on Season 16 and Season 17 of American Idol.

Season 16 Audition[]

Kay's audition was not televised, though the American Idol website showed that she auditioned in New York.

Season 16 Hollywood Round[]

Kay was shown in a group called "DNA" with Ada Vox singing "Want to Want Me" by Jason DeRulo. She was later shown in the final Solo Round singing "Set Fire to the Rain" by Adele. She advanced and during the Showcase Round, she sang "Brokenhearted" by Karmin. At the Final Judgment, it was revealed that she did enough to advance to the Top 24.

Top 24[]

Kay was shown in Group 1. She sang "Love on the Brain" by Rihanna and "Drive By" by Train in a duet with Patrick Monahan. She was eliminated at this stage of the competition.

Season 17 Audition[]

Kay was showcased in a montage of contestants from the previous year who auditioned again. Her verdict was not shown.

Season 17 Hollywood Round[]

Kay Kay was not shown, eliminating her from the competition.

Performances in American Idol[]

Season 16[]

Round Song Choice Original Artist Theme (if any) Result
Audition N/A N/A None Safe
Hollywood Week N/A N/A None Safe
Hollywood Week "Want to Want Me" Jason DeRulo None Safe
Hollywood Week "Set Fire to the Rain" Adele None Safe
Showcase Round "Brokenhearted" Karmin None Safe
Top 24 "Love on the Brain" Rihanna None
Top 24 Duet "Drive By" Train None Eliminated
Season 16
Finalists
 ยทMaddie Poppe ยทCaleb Lee Hutchinson ยทGabby Barrett ยทCade Foehner ยทMichael J. Woodard ยทJurnee ยทCatie Turner ยทDennis Lorenzo ยทMichelle Sussett ยทAda Vox
Semifinalists
 ยทJonny Brenns ยทMarcio Donaldson ยทGarrett Jacobs ยทMara Justine
 ยทRon Bultongez ยทBrandon Diaz ยทDominique ยทAmelia Hammer Harris ยทKay Kay ยทTrevor McBane ยทShannon O'Hara ยทEffie Passero ยทAlyssa Raghu ยทLayla Spring
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