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Kayla Mickelsen (born September 16, 1997)[1] was a contestant on Season 15 of American Idol.

Audition[]

Kayla auditioned in San Francisco.[2] She sang "Broadripple is Burning" by Margot & The Nuclear So-and-So's.[3][4] It is unknown precisely how the judges voted, but implied that at least two of the three said "yes", granting her a Golden Ticket and sending her to the next round.[4]

Hollywood Round[]

Kayla's first round a cappella performance was not televised. However, she was shown during the second part of Hollywood Week, singing "Renegades" by X Ambassadors—in a group with MacKenzie Bourg, Ashley Lilinoe, and Juno Rada.[5] Each member of the group, except for Ashley, advanced.[6] After her untelevised third round solo performance of "Safe and Sound" by Capital Cities,[7] she was placed into the third deliberation room,[7] where everyone within made it through to the Showcase Round. For her final solo performance, Kayla sang "Anything Could Happen" by Ellie Goulding.[8] (This was also untelevised, but viewable online via Vevo.) At the Final Judgment, the judges told her that she did not do enough to become a Top 24 semifinalist.[9]

List of Performances[]

Stage Song Artist Result
Audition "Broadripple is Burning" Margot & The Nuclear So-and-So's Advanced
Hollywood Not Shown On Television Advanced
"Renegades" (w/ Ashley Lilinoe,
Juno Rada, & MacKenzie Bourg)
X Ambassadors Advanced
"Safe and Sound" (N/A)* Capital Cities Advanced
Showcase "Anything Could Happen" (Vevo)* Ellie Goulding Eliminated

Trivia[]

  • Kayla's audition was seen amidst a montage of successful auditioners.[4]
  • After Kayla met Kelsie Watts at their auditions, they travelled to Nashville together and recorded a duet cover of "Lean On" by Major Lazer x DJ Snake ft. MØ.[10]
  • Post-Idol, Kayla began recording music under the pseudonym, Personal Trainer,[11] for several years,[12] up until 2023.[13] She then altered some of her social media and launched mononymously as Angelace.[14]

Quick Links[]

  1. Kayla Mickelsen {Personal Trainer \≠\ Angelace} on Spotify
  2. Kayla Mickelsen {Personal Trainer/Angelace} on Facebook
  3. Kayla Mickelsen {Personal Trainer \≠\ Angelace} on Instagram
  4. Kayla Mickelsen {Personal Trainer} on TikTok

References[]

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