For weeks, it looked like Hannah Harper was cruising toward the American Idol crown without a real challenge. Now? That storyline is starting to crack—and the latest poll results prove it.
After Disney Night, the competition has officially turned into a race.
Hannah Still Leads—But the Gap Is Closing Fast
Hannah Harper continues to hold the top spot, pulling in 30.1% of the vote for her performance of “Almost There.” It marks her fifth consecutive week leading the fan poll—a remarkable run that confirms her frontrunner status.
But this time, it wasn’t a landslide.
For the first time in weeks, her lead looks vulnerable.
Jordan McCullough’s Surge Changes Everything
Right behind her, Jordan McCullough is making a serious move.
His powerful, gospel-tinged performance of “Colors of the Wind” earned him 27% of the vote—cutting dramatically into Hannah’s usual margin and signaling a major shift in momentum. What once looked like a one-person race is now shaping into a real battle.
And he’s not alone.
A Three-Way Fight at the Top
Keyla Richardson is holding strong in third place with 21.3%, thanks to her commanding performance of “Circle of Life.” With consistent support week after week, she’s firmly planted herself in the top tier.
Suddenly, it’s no longer about one clear favorite.
It’s Hannah vs. Jordan vs. Keyla—and the gap between them is tighter than ever.
The Drop-Off Is Steep
Beyond the top three, the numbers tell a different story.
Brooks Rosser landed in fourth with 8%, followed closely by Braden Rumfelt at 7%. While both remain in the competition, they’re trailing far behind the leaders in fan support.
Daniel Stallworth (4.6%) and Chris Tungseth (1.7%) round out the bottom—putting them once again in the danger zone.
And if recent weeks have shown anything, it’s that staying near the bottom is risky.
What the Poll Really Tells Us
While fan polls don’t always perfectly predict eliminations, they’ve proven to be a strong indicator of who’s vulnerable.
Last week, the poll correctly identified the lower tier—even if it didn’t match the exact eliminations. And this week, the same names are hovering near the bottom again.
That’s not a coincidence.
The Race Is Officially On
Hannah Harper may still be the one to beat—but for the first time, she’s looking over her shoulder.
Jordan McCullough is gaining fast. Keyla Richardson is holding steady. And the rest of the field is fighting to stay relevant before it’s too late.
With the finale approaching, momentum matters more than ever.
And right now?
This competition is wide open.
