Marcio Donaldson was a contestant in Season 15 and Season 16 of American Idol.
Season 15 Audition[]
Although not televised, Marcio auditioned in San Francisco. Atleast two judges voted yes, sending him to the next round.
Season 15 Hollywood Round[]
Marcio's stay wasn't shown much, but it was presumed he was eliminated sometime whilst there.
Season 16 Audition[]
Marcio auditioned in Los Angeles. He sang "Jealous" by Labrinth. All three judges voted "yes", sending him to the next round.
Season 16 Hollywood Round[]
Marcio was shown in a montage of contestants who survived the Groups of Ten. He was later shown in a group called "The Gurope" with Maddie Zahm, Cesley Parrish, and Samuel James singing "Stayin' Alive" by The Bee Gees. He advanced along with Maddie and Cesley. He was also shown in the Solo Round singing "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" by Aretha Franklin. Afterwards, he was placed in the same holding room as Catie Turner, Dennis Lorenzo, Trevor McBane, Jurnee, Christina Jones, Amalia Watty, Maddie Zahm, Victoria McQueen, Dominique, and Cade Foehner and it was revealed at everyone in their room had advanced. At the Showcase Round, he sang "If You Really Love Me" by Stevie Wonder. He was called up with Dennis Lorenzo at the Final Judgment and the judges told both of them that they advanced to the Top 24.
Top 24[]
Marcio was shown in Group 2. He sang "Inseparable" by Natalie Cole and "What's Going On" by Marvin Gaye in a duet with Allen Stone. The judges deemed him good enough to become a Top 14 finalist.
Top 14[]
Marcio sang "It's a Miracle" by Barry Manilow during the Live Show and "Jealous" by Nick Jonas during the Results Show. He did not make the Top 6 in voting and was not selected by the judges to become a Top 10 finalist, eliminating him from the competition.
Trivia[]
- His original duet partner was going to be Toni Braxton, but she was unable to participate due to illness.
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 |