Hannah Harper has made it to the Top 3 of American Idol Season 24, and according to early predictions, she may already be ahead of the pack. Not just on stage, but in the one place that decides everything in a live voting show: the hearts of the fans.
Hannah won hearts with her heartfelt audition
Her audition went viral early in the season, giving her a head start in terms of public attention. Since then, the numbers have only grown. She leads the Top 3 in social media followers by a wide margin, and her performance videos continue to pull in views long after the live shows air.
PEOPLE AREN’T JUST WATCHING HANNAH, THEY RELATE TO HER STORY
In a live voting show, that kind of loyal fan base can be the deciding factor in everything.
That said, she’s not walking into the finale unopposed.
Keyla Richardson is widely considered the competition’s strongest pure vocalist. She has a single-mother narrative that puts her in close competition with Hannah in her motherhood story.
Jordan McCullough also brings steady, controlled performances that never disappoint, backed by a strong church community. Both are real competitors.
Predictions and rankings of the top 3 finalists – who’s most loved by public:
So the finale really comes down to one question: are fans voting for the best singer in the room, or the one they feel most connected to? Because those aren’t always the same person.
IF THE PREDICTIONS HOLD, HANNAH HARPER COULD BE THE NEXT AMERICAN IDOL.
But this competition isn’t over until the last vote is counted, and on a night like that, anything can happen!