Jayna Elise Gets Redemption Singing 'The Climb' by Miley Cyrus - American Idol 2024

Jayna's IDOL journey ended at Hollywood Week last season. But now she's back to CLIMB her way to the top, starting with a bold Miley Cyrus audition that Luke Bryan calls "badass"!

AMERICAN IDOL, the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns on ABC.

American Idol 2024

Helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest continues as host of the beloved series, for the historic 22nd season.

[SianiRose]

The guy on the piano was doing his And Jayna is just straight talented! I’m an OG baby Jayna fan and i love her growth!

[andyvar]

She’s the best so far in my opinion. Sounds like the actual American Idol I remember hearing in the early seasons. Great Job!

[matthewjoshuacohen]

I’ve probably watched this a dozen times in the last few days- IMO one of the best Idol auditions EVER. So creative with the arrangement, and she nails every single note (which there are a lot of) but more importantly is emotionally connected!

[erBarbLyfe]

She absolutely killed this song 😮 I still got chills 😊

[thelawofdivineoneness]

Just watched this audition. It was mind blowlingly good. The best I have heard this season so far. She has a phenomenal voice.

[robertantonnyc]

returning for a 2nd chance, picking a Big song, flowing into the melody with emotion and intent. It's like she jumped off the cliff and sailed. Loved the church stops and then she pulled out the long-held notes. Amazing! Very well crafted arrangement. - So You Wanna Be A Singer

[acboone]

Her voice is a blend of Miley Cyrus and Monica!! Like dead on!! She’s amazing!!

[I_am_porgu]

i will always remember what she did for a former contestant Fire, Fire was abandoned by her duet partner on the second round of hollywood week and Jayna stood up risking her own spot to sing with Fire, not only an amazing singer but also an amazing person, i’m so glad she’s back sounding better than ever

[Slayfire]

I love her rendition of this song. She did well. She made it her own.

[ThuggyMacho]

WHAT?! This rendition of this song is insane as if the original isn’t hard enough to sing?! She is a force to be reckoned with! Love her attitude too!

[jaelespinoza]

CHILLS! So happy she came back ... deserved to go far last season so hope she makes it this time!!!

[kendrah]

Her rendition of this song gave me some chills and made me teary eyed. well done, the tone, textures and configuration of notes. So gorgeous. I believe she will go so far I this competition 💫🤗

[cocoshuimu]

😍That was an A-LIST diva moment. I really missed this style of singing! This really reminded me very first few seasons of American Idol back when it started.

[Baniakit]

Can someone give some flowers to the pianist mann😮 bro was playing that thannggg 🎉

[davidendsley]

I’m hoping this is the next American Idol, what an incredible voice😊❤

[oc]

You can hear wisdom and perseverance when Jayna sings. She has been through tough times and that is why she is so emotionally connected when she sings. Great voice, great singer, beautiful human.

[sremail]

total respect. real deal. no auto tune. just talent. blessed.

[tweeniemoi]

definitely the best audition this season!! 👏👏 rooting for you, Jayna!! ❤️

[brenda]

Jayna, you coming back makes me so You getting cut last time was so upsetting. So glad to see you! Amazing!

[AustinAshburn]

Wow... possibly my favorite audition thus far. SO GOOD!