Braden Rumfelt Voted Out of American Idol Season 24
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-05-05T15:52:48.376Z
Entertainment
American Idol -- May 5, 2026: The lights dimmed on Braden Rumfelt’s American Idol journey during Monday night’s high-stakes episode, but the North Carolina native left the stage having reached an incredible milestone as a Top 5 finalist.
American Idol -- May 5, 2026: The lights dimmed on Braden Rumfelt’sAmerican Idol journey during Monday night’s high-stakes episode, but the Murphy, North Carolina native left the stage having reached an incredible milestone as a Top 5 finalist.In an episode that celebrated the show's history with a "20th High School Reunion" theme, the remaining contestants were treated to a legendary homecoming. Original judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson returned to the show, with Randy serving as a mentor a