Lauren Spencer-Smith (born September 28, 2003)[1] was a contestant in Season 18 of American Idol.
Audition[]
Lauren auditioned in Sunriver. She sang "What About Us" by P!nk and "Always Remember Us This Way" by Lady Gaga. All three judges voted "yes", sending her to the next round.
Hollywood Round[]
Lauren was shown in the first part of Hollywood Round, in the same "Genre Challenge" category as Kay Genyse, Bilaal Avaz, and Shannon Gibbons. She sang "Because of You" by Kelly Clarkson. She advanced alongside Bilaal and Shannon. She was later shown in a group called "Kansada" with Makayla Brownlee singing "Set Fire to the Rain" by Adele. Both members of the duet advanced. For her final solo performance, she sang "The Joke" by Brandi Carlile.
Hawaii Round[]
Lauren sang "Respect" by Aretha Franklin. Afterwards, the judges told her she did enough to become a Top 20 finalist.
This Is Me[]
Top 20[]
Lauren sang "Mamma Knows Best" by Jessie J. She did not receive enough votes to place in the Top 10, and the judges chose not to save her, eliminating her from the competition.
Performances[]
| Round | Song Choice | Original Artist | Theme (if any) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auditions | "What About Us"/ "Always Remember Us This Way" | P!nk/Lady Gaga | None | Safe |
| Hollywood Week | "Because of You" | Kelly Clarkson | Hollywood Round 1 | Safe |
| Hollywood Week | "Set Fire to the Rain" | Adele | Hollywood Round 2 | Safe |
| Hollywood Week | "The Joke" | Brandi Carlile | Hollywood Round 3 | Safe |
| Hawaii Round | "Respect" | Aretha Franklin | Showcase Round | Advanced |
| Top 20 | "Mamma Knows Best" | Jessie J | None | Eliminated |
Trivia[]
- Lauren was the second Canadian resident to audition for American Idol in Season 18 after Saveria.
- She was also the first Canadian resident to become a semifinalist, as well as the first ever semifinalist from a country other than the United States.
- Lauren returned in Season 22, performing as a guest. She sang her hit single, "Fingers Crossed".
After the Show[]
Lauren was quite successful after her Idol appearance, and one of the most successful of the recent era, especially considering her result and the circumstances of Season 18. Her singles "Flowers" and "Fingers Crossed" both reached high on charts in many countries and were certified Platinum by the RIAA.
Gallery[]
Click here for an image gallery of this contestant.
References[]
| Season 18 |
| Finalists |
| ·Just Sam ·Arthur Gunn ·Dillon James ·Francisco Martin ·Jonny West ·Julia Gargano ·Louis Knight ·Sophia James ·Grace Leer ·Makayla Phillips ·Jovin Webb |
| Semifinalists |
| ·Faith Becnel ·Franklin Boone ·DeWayne Crocker, Jr. ·Cyniah Elise ·Kimmy Gabriela ·Aliana Jester ·Nick Merico ·Lauren Spencer-Smith ·Olivia Ximines ·Lauren Mascitti ·Margie Mays |