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“American Idol” for the first time ever will reach audiences in an all-new way, as judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, host Ryan Seacrest, in-house mentor Bobby Bones and the Top 20 contestants participate from different locations. The remaining Idol hopefuls will continue their journeys remotely, filming their performances on iPhones, singing their hearts out for a chance to win America’s vote for the season three crown.

“American Idol”’s Top 20 finalists include the following:

Aliana Jester – Fort Walton Beach, FL

Arthur Gunn – Wichita, KS

Cyniah Elise – Jonesboro, GA

DeWayne Crocker Jr. – Castle Rock, CO

Dillon James – Bakersfield, CA

Faith Becnel – Luling, LA

Francisco Martin – Daly City, CA

Franklin Boone – Hillsborough, NC

Grace Leer – San Ramon, CA

Jonny West – Studio City, CA

Jovin Webb – Baton Rouge, LA

Julia Gargano – Staten Island, NY

Just Sam – Sherman Oaks, CA

Kimmy Gabriela – Lakeland, FL

Lauren Spencer-Smith – Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada

Louis Knight – Narberth, PA

Makayla Phillips – Temecula, CA

Nick Merico – Woodland Hills, CA

Olivia Ximines – Menifee, CA

Sophia Wackerman – Long Beach, CA

The first remote show will be on Sunday April 26 on ABC.

Click on the video below for the details and a sneak peek of the contestants at home.