TMDb/American Idol TV American Idol's new live social voting feature caused an unexpected delay in the Songs of Faith episode, leaving the top 12 contestants in suspense. May 4, 2026 AceShowbiz - The latest episodes of American Idol have faced unexpected changes as the show implements a new live social voting feature. During the recent Songs of Faith episode, the results of the live vote were postponed, leaving the last twelve contestants in suspense regarding their fate.