It’s the first live show of the season and things are a little wild.

It’s true:Luke Bryan tested positive for COVID-19and is sitting out of tonight’s proceedings.

In his place, we’ve got originalIdoljudgePaula Abdul.

That’s fun, right?

At one point,Randy Jacksonrandomly calls in for a video chat.

No one knows what’s going on.

But wait, there’s more!

BUT WAIT, there’s even more!

There was anotherIdolannouncement today.

Next Sunday, the Top 12 will be competing to make it into the Top 9.

Did you get all that?

Good, because now we have to get to how tonight’s going to work.

The judges will make their picks at the end of the show and give us our Top 12.

Had enough of the rules?

Let’s get to the singing.

And she celebrates with gusto, by which I mean a performance that tops anything she’s done before.

Plus, her vocals are great tonight.

Lots of power and some cool choices of runs and riffs.

Paula calls his charisma “infectious.”

He’s having a great time!

The judges have wanted him to loosen up a bit and this is the way.

“It looks good on you,” Katy yells from her seat.

Cassandra Coleman, “Light On” Maggie Rogers

Cassandra takes the next spot in the Top 10.

Katy loves to see Cassandra moving around and working the crowd (“Who is that?”

Katy asks at the end of the performance), but it means her vocals suffer a bit.

No reason to puke dude; Caleb’s in the Top 10.

You guys, she sings.

Paula calls her “extraordinary” and says Madison’s voice is “comforting and elegant.”

Hey, Katy misses the guitar too!

Lionel tells her she’s singing “like an absolute pro.”

This feels more on track for Ava.

Lionel can see that each week Beane is more relaxed and growing “into his artistry.”

Paula calls him “a storyteller from beginning to end.”

Those are some good reviews!

He takes on the song he performed in the auditions, this time backed by the full band.

It loses some of the intimacy, but his vocals are great.

She’s getting advice from JHud!

And it’s good advice when tackling a huge Whitney song.

Alanis Sophia, “Heart Attack” Demi Lovato

Are kids wearing rhinestone tie necklaces?

Is this what’s happening?

Anyway, Alanis joins the group in the Danger Zone.

She takes on thisDemi Lovatosong and it isn’t as successful as her Demi song in the auditions.

All the judges seem to point out that Alanis was too in her head and not present.

Lionel saw her “thinking about [her] notes instead of enjoying the performance.”

That could be a bad sign going into the Judges' Save.

Willie Spence, “Diamonds” Rihanna

Why is Willie so nervous?

Of course, he’s in the Top 10!

He breathes a sigh of relief before launching into a performance of “Diamonds.”

He’s “evolving,” Katy says.

Grace Kinstler, “Dangerous Woman” Ariana Grande

Grace follows Willie right into the Top 10.

For her victory song, she takes on Ariana Grande, and honestly, it’s about time.

The judges are up on their feet by the end.

This bromance is so sweet, I cannot stand it.

Plus, she loves how “present” he is when he performs.

Graham DeFranco, “Cover Me Up” by Jason Isbell

And then there was Graham.

Graham was ready, you guys.

When the song picks up at the end, the judges get on their feet.

Even Seacrest walks on stage and says Graham “really went for it.”

And that’s a wrap on the Top 12, friends.

How’s everyone doing?