Bakersfield's Dillon James will have to wait, for now, for another shot at performing on a national stage.
On Wednesday morning, Live with Kelly & Ryan announced "American Idol" contestant Julia Gargano won a chance to perform on the show's "American Idol Encore".
On Monday morning, a national contest was held to allow one of the Top 7 finalists, excluding the Top 2, an opportunity to perform on Kelly & Ryan.
James, who finished in the Top 5, was one of the contestants fans could vote for.
Tune in tomorrow to see @Julia_Gargano's performance! #LIVEIdolEncore2020 pic.twitter.com/nq4BznsugK
— LIVEKellyRyan (@LiveKellyRyan) May 20, 2020
Ultimately, it was Gargano, who didn't make it to the Top 5, who won that chance.
The "American Idol Encore" show will air Thursday on 23ABC.
