AMERICAN IDOL – ABC’s “American Idol” judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan with host Ryan Seacrest. (ABC/Eric Liebowitz)
On American Idol, Dennis Lorenzo gave a reggae style performance of “Rude” by MAGIC! for his Top 24 solo performance in front of a live audience.
Katy Perry loved seeing his connection and Dennis singing to his family. Katy loved him taking on the reggae vibe. Katy called this performance a stylistic one. Lionel Ritchie said to throw away the mic stand. As for song selection, Lionel said he could have picked something that would have been better.
Luke Bryan loved Dennis’s stage presence and how he shows he belongs there. Luke called him a natural star and that he can do no wrong for him.
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American Idol Social Media Reactions
He’s so good! Has an awesome stage presence.
— Chris (@theechriswhite) April 9, 2018
@DennisLorenzo Dude I loved your performance! You got the passion and the desire & I can honestly see you in Top 10! Amazing job bro! Proud of you! #AmericanIdol
— TYL∃R MCLACHLAN (@woozyasfuck) April 9, 2018
#AmericanIdol @DennisLorenzo He got the flavor @LionelRichie !!!
— Diane Sellers (@acediane) April 9, 2018
You’ve come this far, brother. Sorry about your father, by the way. God rest his soul.
— Rockin’RangerAnthony (@PRFan10) April 9, 2018
American Idol will make its highly anticipated return to television as superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie set out on a journey across the nation to discover a new crop of inspiring talent with a touch of Disney magic, as it premieres its first season at its new home on America’s network, The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest, who represents the heart and soul of the show, returns as host of the beloved series to walk with these Idol hopefuls through this adventure toward stardom.
When American Idol debuted in the U.S., the series revolutionized television, pioneering the reality-competition genre and holding an unmatched record for being the highest-rated series for nearly a decade. The series also ushered in second-screen audience participation, being the first to introduce text-based and mobile voting. The Idol format has taken on original versions in 53 countries around the world, and American Idol itself has played to a worldwide audience of over 460 million across 53 countries. To date, American Idol has earned 57 Emmy nominations and eight wins.