Benson Boone’s Unaired Season 19 Duet Finally Airs on American Idol

#wqeb973newz | Los Angeles,CA- After Five years after his brief run on American Idol, a never-before-seen performance from Benson Boone has finally made it to air 👀🎶 During the Feb. 16 episode of American Idol, producers shared an unaired Season 19 duet between Boone and returning contestant Mary Jo Young that had been sitting in the vault since 2021.

The pair originally teamed up during Hollywood Week for a moving rendition of “You Say” by Lauren Daigle, though the performance never aired at the time. Since then, Boone has gone on to become one of the show’s most successful alumni, scoring a global breakout with his hit single “Beautiful Things” 🌍🔥—making the long-delayed moment even more full-circle.

Young, who previously reached the Top 24, returned to the Idol stage with renewed confidence 💪✨ Judges praised her growth, artistry, and stage presence, ultimately sending her back to Hollywood Week—now based in Nashville 🎤🎸

Sometimes the moments you don’t see right away hit the hardest 💫

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