Kolbi Jordan just made American Idol history with a jaw-dropping performance of Chrisette Michele’s Epiphany (I’m Leaving)—and the judges are obsessed!
From the moment Kolbi stepped onto the stage, her energy was infectious, and when she opened her mouth to sing, it was game over. With silky smooth vocals, effortless runs, and the kind of stage presence that screams star, she delivered a performance that had Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie hanging onto every note.
Lionel, clearly blown away, couldn’t help but name-drop the Patti LaBelle, suggesting that Kolbi might just be the next great soul singer to take the world by storm. In a heartwarming twist, Lionel even called Patti on the spot, and the legendary diva herself cheered Kolbi on, telling her, “Love you, Kolbi, and good luck!”
And if that wasn’t enough to seal the deal, the judges awarded Kolbi the highly coveted Platinum Ticket, securing her a fast pass to Hollywood and marking her as one of the top contenders this season.
Fans online are already rallying behind her, with some calling her the “best audition of the season so far.” Do you agree with the judges’ decision? Could Kolbi Jordan be the next American Idol?