Rae Boyd eliminated as 'American Idol' field narrows

The 2019 Walkersville High School graduate was voted off the show.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 7:43am

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A dramatic black and white silhouette of a microphone, conveying the high-stakes tension of a singing competition show.The elimination of a young hopeful leaves the "American Idol" competition wide open for the remaining finalists.Walkersville Today

Rae Boyd, a 2019 graduate of Walkersville High School in Maryland, was eliminated from the current season of "American Idol" on Monday night. The field of finalists was narrowed from 11 to 9 contestants.

Why it matters

As one of the youngest contestants this season, Rae Boyd's elimination marks the end of a promising run on the long-running singing competition show. Her departure leaves the field wide open for the remaining 9 finalists to vie for the coveted "American Idol" title.

The details

Rae Boyd, a 22-year-old singer from Walkersville, Maryland, was voted off "American Idol" during Monday night's episode. The field of finalists was narrowed from 11 to 9 contestants as the competition heats up.

  • Rae Boyd was eliminated on April 14, 2026.

The players

Rae Boyd

A 22-year-old singer from Walkersville, Maryland who was a contestant on the current season of "American Idol".

Walkersville High School

The high school in Walkersville, Maryland that Rae Boyd graduated from in 2019 before competing on "American Idol".

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The takeaway

Rae Boyd's elimination from "American Idol" marks the end of a promising run for the young singer from Walkersville, Maryland. Her departure leaves the competition wide open for the remaining 9 finalists to vie for the title.