Who Will Win 'American Idol' 2026? Five Frontrunners Revealed Based on Betting Odds!

The live shows on American Idol begin in a few days and there are already some frontrunners for this year’s winner.

The Top 20 contestants will be whittled down to the Top 12 during the first live episode of the season, which airs on Monday (March 30). The episode is all about “Songs of Faith,” showcasing the Idol hopefuls as they lift their voices in inspiring songs of faith.

Judges Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan no longer will have control of who moves forward as America will begin voting this coming week.