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 |
Maddie Poppe ยทCaleb Lee Hutchinson ยทGabby Barrett ยทCade Foehner ยทMichael J. Woodard ยทJurnee ยทCatie Turner ยทDennis Lorenzo ยทMichelle Sussett ยทAda Vox ยทJonny Brenns ยทMarcio Donaldson ยทGarrett Jacobs ยทMara Justine |
Semifinalists |
Ron Bultongez ยทAmelia Hammer Harris ยทShannon O'Hara ยทEffie Passero ยทAlyssa Raghu ยทBrandon Diaz ยทDominique ยทKay Kay ยทTrevor McBane ยทLayla Spring |