American Idol 'American Idol' eliminates Ava August, Madison Watkins and Beane as Top 9 contestants are revealed 04/19/2021 American Idol eliminated Ava August, Madison Watkins and Beane during Sunday night's episode on ABC, determining Season 19's Top 9 finalists. Read More RELATED NEWS 'American Idol' alum Caleb Kennedy sentenced to prison after fatal DUI car crash'American Idol' runner-up Willie Spence dead at age 23 after car crash in Tennessee'American Idol' crowns Chayce Beckham its Season 19 winner over runner-up Willie Spence TAGS: American Idol Ryan Seacrest Katy Perry Lionel Richie Luke Bryan
