Sarah Isen was a contestant in Season 18 of American Idol.
Audition[]
Sarah auditioned in Los Angeles. She sang "If I Were a Boy" by Beyonce. All three judges voted "yes", sending her to the next round.
Contestant Shares Story of Having 26 SIBLINGS With the Idol Judges - American Idol 2020
Hollywood Round[]
Although not shown fully televised, she was shown in the second part of Hollywood Week, in a duet with Sophia Wackerman singing "Somebody That I Used to Know" by Gotye and Kimbra. For her final Solo performance, she sang "Light On" by Maggie Rogers. Later, she was placed in the same deliberation room as Margie Mays, Jimmy Levy, Kat Luna, Peyton Aldridge, Madison Paige, Ari Saage, and Talin Everett, where it was revealed by the judges that everyone was eliminated.
Sophia Wackerman and Sarah Isen are Real-Life Roomies Chasing the Idol Dream - American Idol 2020
Performances in American Idol[]
| Round | Song Choice | Original Artist | Theme (if any) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auditions | "If I Were a Boy" | Beyonce | None | Safe |
| Hollywood Week | N/A | N/A | Hollywood Round 1 | Safe |
| Hollywood Week | "Somebody That I Used to Know" | Gotye and Kimbra | Hollywood Round 2 | Safe |
| Hollywood Week | "Light On" | Maggie Rogers | Hollywood Round 3 | Eliminated |
Trivia[]
- Sarah was raised by two moms, and connected with her sperm donor biological father at age fourteen. Because of this, she has 26 half-siblings, nine of whom accompanied her for her audition.
