It was a special night on “American Idol” season 24 tonight on ABC. We had the Class of 2006 Reunion, as some familiar faces from 2006 returned to the stage to celebrate their 20th anniversary. They would be performing duets with the Top 5 on “American Idol” 2026. Jordan McCullough was one of those Top 5 singers, and he hit the stage for a duet with Elliott Yamin on “American Idol” 2026 tonight. Check out the Jordan McCullough and duet performance video from tonight below in our “American Idol” spoilers.
Class of 2006 Reunion Performance
For this performance, Jordan is singing with Elliott Yamin. They will be singing “A Song For You” by Donny Hathaway, which Elliott sang during his season and brought Paula to tears. Yeah, it happened again tonight. Jordan’s voice is so powerful. They are both feeling all of the emotions of this song. Another beyond powerful performance by Jordan tonight….ugh!
For the judges, Paula said Elliott got into my heart so deeply, and Jordan has that too. Carrie said she does not have enough words in her vocabulary to give them the praise they deserve. Luke said that it was like a Lamborghini and Ferarrai. It was amazing to watch. Lionel said they complement each other so well that they turned “American Idol” into the Church of American Idol.
Last Week’s Taylor Swift Performance
For his Taylor Swift performance, he sang “Tim McGraw.” This was a chance to show a little different side of him. It’s more subtle than some of his other performances, but he has those moments where he can show off his range and vocals. I really enjoyed it. It was less, but it was definitely more.
For the judges, Lionel said that is the way to put some barbecue sauce on Taylor Swift. That was well done, and he just loved that. Carrie said he has the smoothest, most incredible voice. Week after week, he proves he can sing anything. He sounds beautiful on everything. Nikki said she is so grateful that she got to hear him sing live. That was so fun. Luke said he didn’t see him picking that song choice, but he did a great job with it.
Last Week’s California Song Performance on ‘American Idol’
For his second performance last week, he sang “I Can’t Make You Love Me” by Bonnie Raitt. What can’t Jordan sing? He is great at picking songs and just singing the heck out of them. He showed off a great range here. Hitting huge notes, but then going soft for some high notes. He has such control of his voice and that note towards the end. I mean, come on! This man is a star and a favorite, that’s for sure.
For the judges, Lionel said I have heard that song a long time. You got me crying on that song I’ve heard a long time. Your delivery was right on point. Let the congregation say, Amen! Carrie said she doesn’t care what he sings; every time he opens his mouth, she hears the Holy Spirit. He has one of the best voices she has ever heard in her entire life. Your soft parts are soft and intimate, and his big notes are soaring and beautiful. Nikki said there were moments I had to close my eyes to just get showered in the music. That was so special, and that was awesome. Luke said the whole time, I was thinking I had to sing in a little bit to follow that. There were notes he hit that fixed his spinal curvature.
What did you think of Jordan’s duet performance on “American Idol” tonight?
