As American Idol Season 24 nears its finale, the competition has narrowed to 11 contestants following the elimination of Julián Kalel and Jake Thistle. The latest episode saw judge Lionel Richie save Rae, who faced elimination alongside Jesse Findling. With voting now largely determined by audience engagement on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, Hannah Harper has emerged as a frontrunner due to her strong performance views on YouTube and substantial social media following. Kyndal Inskeep is also a key competitor, leading in Instagram followers. Meanwhile, Rae, Philmon Lee, and Lucas Leon are struggling to maintain their positions, with Rae's recent bottom placement raising concerns about her momentum. As the finale approaches in May, small shifts in audience support could dramatically alter the competition's outcome.