ABC's American Idol aired a fresh new episode on Sunday. The show saw some incredible performances by the Top 20 contestants, along with expert guidance from the judges (country superstar Luke Bryan, pop princess Katy Perry, and Oscar-winning singer/songwriter Lionel Richie). The participants will once again compete against each other to win America's votes.The first contestant for the second group to make her way into the Top 20 of the competition was Ava Maybee. Her unusual song choice and delivery impressed both judges and viewers. One fan tweeted:BoltUp@SaintsNation7Ava Maybee slayed that one. #AmericanIdol7:09 AM · Apr 18, 20222Ava Maybee slayed that one. #AmericanIdolLast week's episode saw the Top 24 of American Idol showcase their talents to win the country's heart with the guidance of a special guest, American singer and songwriter Bebe Rexha. They performed in front of a live audience at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii. Viewers were in for a surprise when host Ryan Seacrest announced that frontrunner Kenedi Anderson withdrew her participation from the competition.Fans react to American Idol contestant Ava Maybee's performanceAva Maybee dedicated her American Idol performance to her mother, who has been an integral part of the contestant's musical journey. In a confessional, the participant said:"I had terrible stage fright.. and she gave me the confidence to be like, no, no, no... Like you should share this gift with people... I feel very lucky to have her in my life. This is totally full circle." View this post on Instagram Instagram PostAva performed Demi Lovato's Anyone. The judges complimented her for an unusual song choice and also applauded her interpretation of the song. Katy Perry said that the contestant continually inspired her. Luke Bryan said that the participant showed a different side of herself, with "a great performance in a very tough situation."Here's what fans had to say about the contestant's performance:Ben Bruex@Buffy619Ava best performance of the night you slayed and killed it great job in it to win it #InItToWinItt #AmericanIdol #Idol #IdolTop20.7:10 AM · Apr 18, 2022Ava best performance of the night you slayed and killed it great job in it to win it #InItToWinItt #AmericanIdol #Idol #IdolTop20.Ashley@Ashley28078831Ava’s dad cheering her on!! #americanidol7:17 AM · Apr 18, 20222Ava’s dad cheering her on!! #americanidol https://t.co/ZAzPMkWLVDTammy Spears Author of "Flutter of an Eye" poetry@qualitycut16#AmericanIdol @avamaybeee @LionelRichie @katyperry @lukebryan "We are listening" Ava! Awesome performance Congrats!!! 🦋🦋🦋🦋7:08 AM · Apr 18, 20222#AmericanIdol @avamaybeee @LionelRichie @katyperry @lukebryan "We are listening" Ava! Awesome performance Congrats!!! ♥️🦋🦋🦋🦋Alexander@aalleexx101Ava is one of my favorite females this season! I love how Ava made the song her own, and gave a great performance. Vocally, I thought she did a great job! Loved the look tonight too! #Idol #AmericanIdol7:07 AM · Apr 18, 20222Ava is one of my favorite females this season! I love how Ava made the song her own, and gave a great performance. Vocally, I thought she did a great job! Loved the look tonight too! #Idol #AmericanIdolDavid Lartey@DLartey94OMG! Ava Maybee rendition of "Anyone" moved me to tears! #AmericanIdol7:07 AM · Apr 18, 20222OMG! Ava Maybee rendition of "Anyone" moved me to tears! #AmericanIdol~*Tavia*~@ItsTaviBaby24Who else sang this song last week?? That’s all I could think of during Ava performance #AmericanIdol7:07 AM · Apr 18, 2022Who else sang this song last week?? That’s all I could think of during Ava performance #AmericanIdolDaniel Figueroa@DFigTheTruthI feel Ava is the most underrated on the show. But shes a top vocal for me. #AmericanIdol7:07 AM · Apr 18, 20222I feel Ava is the most underrated on the show. But shes a top vocal for me. #AmericanIdolChelsea Anderson.♥️@ChelseaAMusicAva killed it literally!! #AmericanIdol7:05 AM · Apr 18, 20221Ava killed it literally!! 👊👏 #AmericanIdolBigNLiddle@bignliddleThere’s just something about Ava that I like #americanidol7:05 AM · Apr 18, 20224There’s just something about Ava that I like #americanidolRobert Anton@SoUWanaBaSingerAva Maybee had me on the edge of my seat. Emotional opening, bit into the lyrics, and then let the big notes soar. A lotta vocal and emotional range, showoff! #AmericanIdol #IdolTop207:04 AM · Apr 18, 20224Ava Maybee had me on the edge of my seat. Emotional opening, bit into the lyrics, and then let the big notes soar. A lotta vocal and emotional range, showoff! #AmericanIdol #IdolTop20American Idol will find its Top 20 this weekEpisode 12 of American Idol Season 20, titled Season 20's Top 20, aired on April 17, 2022 at 8.00 pm ET. The show saw some incredible performances by contestants Emyrson Flora, Mike Parker, Nicolina Bozzo, Jay Copeland, and many others.In the Top 20 episode, America will vote for their favorite contestants. The episode also featured performances from the show's alumni: Season 11 winner Phillip Phillips, Season 17 runner-up Alejandro Aranda, and current winner Chayce Beckham. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe official synopsis of the episode reads:“The competition heats up as the top 24 American Idol hopefuls return to Hollywood for a shocking night of reveals. Last week’s votes are in, and season 20’s Top 20, hand-picked by America, will be revealed. All 20 remaining contestants will perform for superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie, and viewers at home will vote once again to determine who will make it to the next round.”So far, the contestants who have made it to the Top 20 are Emyrson Flora, Mike Parker, Tristen Gresset, Sage, Jay Copeland, Nicolina Bozzo, Jacob Moran, HunterGirl, Ellie Rowe, and Dan Marshall.Ava Maybee is the first contestant from the second group to be in the Top 20. Some of the other contestants in the Top 20 are Allegra Miles, Noah Thompson, Leah Marlene, and Christian Guardino.The two contestants who had to head home from the first group were Scarlet (who was the only contestant from Massachusetts to make it to the Top 24) and 17-year-old high school student Danielle Finn. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostAfter America gets its Top 20 tonight, the contestants will aim to give spectacular performances on Monday to secure their place in the Top 14 of American Idol. The going will surely get tougher as the participants move forward in the competition. Who will be in the Top 14? Readers can tune in to American Idol on Monday, April 18, 2022 at 8.00 pm ET on ABC.