Alejandro Aranda, Wade Cota and Laci Kaye Booth stun judges with flawless performances during Top 20 solos on 'American Idol' season 17

While we wait in anticipation for the All-Star duet episode that will air on Sunday, let's take a look at the performances that stood out during the Top 20 solos on Monday

After reducing the contestants in half from the Top 40 to the Top 20 in Hawaii on Sunday, 'American Idol' season 17 was back on Monday night and showcased the Top 20 perform their solos. We saw contestants perform their best for the judges and the best part was that there were no eliminations. 

But on the coming Sunday, the 20 will team up with celebrities and perform duets. And after that, the judges will take into consideration the solo and the duet performances and eliminate six contestants and the Top 14 will head on to the live shows where they will compete for America's votes.

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