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‘American Idol’ Recap: A Teen Returns After Having to Quit Season 23 & More Auditions

Door County singer Genevieve Heyward earned a golden ticket from American Idol judges and will compete in Hollywood Week's new Nashville format airing late February.

  • After the Season 24 premiere, Heyward advanced after her audition, with producers saying she will compete on an upcoming episode, date unknown.
  • Amid local buzz, Heyward sold out her pickle-themed T‑shirts once, with $40 pre-orders available at genevieveheyward.com, after Underwood called her 'Pickle Girl' during her audition.
  • Filmed at Aluna, the Ohana Round will air March 16 and 23, with if Heyward advances, she could reach the March 9 round in Hawaii.
  • With network scheduling in place, fans of Wisconsin musician Genevieve Heyward will wait until the episodes on Feb. 2, 9 and 16 to see her again, airing at 7 p.m. Mondays on ABC.
  • The format change means Hollywood Week has moved to Nashville, with a single-round Music City Takeover raising stakes for the 30 contestants hoping to advance to the Ohana Round.
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‘American Idol’ Recap: A Teen Returns After Having to Quit Season 23 & More Auditions

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Green Bay Press broke the news in on Monday, February 2, 2026.
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