The 16-year-old impressed the judges with Adele’s "Love in the Dark".
Contestants performed head-to-head within these brackets to secure a spot in the upcoming "Duets Challenge".
Over 100 hopefuls were tasked with identifying their artistic identity by choosing one of six categories: Pop Rock R&B Soul Country
The judges were less forgiving than in previous rounds, sending home several early fan favorites: The autistic singer whose audition went viral. Zaréh: Daughter of Season 4 finalist Nadia Turner. Luke Taylor: The deep-voiced "Burl Ives" soundalike. Mark Osborne: A standout country-rocker from the auditions.
Her performance of "White Room" was so strong Katy Perry remarked she belonged in the platinum balcony. Notable Eliminations
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