Wow! Kayko Covers Gotye's "Somebody That I Used To Know" - American Idol 2024

Kayko performs a Billboard chart-topping hit LIVE on the Idol stage!
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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.

[@theedjieproject]

What he gave was a full blown performance! I am such a fan right now. When I watched it the first, totally couldn't believe it, he took a risk, and it was worth it!

[@positiveme8217]

Out of tune for most of this good performer though

[@goblue3442]

@@positiveme8217who cares he is having fun. VOTE KAYKO TO THE FINALS

[@kristieburrows5298]

All these negative comments are completely ignorant. I said what I said. This performance was so good. You can not change my mind

[@stanbart5556]

Oh, the good old Idol days when they would release these songs on Itunes. I would have bought this in an instant!

[@kaykomusic]

LETS GOOOOOOO

[@MaryHernandezclaw]

Damn your incredible dude I love pop music and punk mixed in and that was it right there you have to be the next American Idol

[@Bienviajero]

I love u bro!!!! Ur just so good!!!

[@rickymartinez3538]

the hair in the thumbnail 😂

[@jacobmerz2803]

That was awesome! Let's go!!!!!

[@SunnyRoblox_Masked_SingerFanYT]

Yes you go Kakyo

[@JL-cq9cp]

Kayko is the most marketable , someone you see in a concert and someone you look forward every single week. Lots of great vocalist but they are all great in that he brought something new

[@zekegonzaldi6230]

Agree

[@cathyclunysois]

Kayko is ON FIRE. Loved everything about this, particularly his passion. Can't wait to see what he does next!

[@hellosaysandrew]

Kayko is always consistently great, but this was a new level. Stage presence, voice - it was all hitting! ❤ 🔥 Great song choice too!

[@susannicole3538]

Most memorable performance from last night's slow-moving show. Nice to see some energy. Kayko said no way I'm going home. Lol

[@myspencer50]

You woke me up! Great to see an actual performance from someone!

[@robertantonnyc]

Rockstar energy up front. Interesting song choice, worked well in his voice, brought out the solid lows and the interesting highs. This was Insane, the way he worked the stage. Enjoyed it. - So You Wanna Be A Singer

[@tamis479]

Loved this. The energy was great! Everyone else sang love songs that were slow. This guy changed it up. He's a very talented young man.

[@MustyPassenger]

I agree. I think that is one of the reasons it stood out so much. It was a very different and needed energy shift from the rest of the night. It was even different than we are used to seeing him.

[@josephcooley7046]

Literally born to be a Rockstar! He owned that performance!!!

[@wade1593]

He ate this whole performance… he is the dark horse

[@ohioerrn]

Kayko crushed it! The judges almost crushed HIM! (Whoever came up with all the lighting and smoke that accompanied the song was genius!)

[@GentleRayneASMR]

KAYKO WE LOVE YOU!! I'm just eating it up, how much he's coming out of his precious shell and having so much FUN!

[@user-bg1oq9tu5r]

He killed it. This is his best performance yet.

[@supermommaloha]

Watched it on TV and it was recorded so I got to watch it a few more times!! Now I am watching it a few more times here! He's far and away the most comfortable in his own skin and abilities! 😊

[@maroonpilgrim]

the hug at the end 💜💙💚💛🧡❤

[@CalvinAP]

We already love your voices, Show us a performance. This is what he did. It wasn't about vocals, it was about artistry and performance. Show us different sides of you that we can enjoy as listeners/fans.

[@dmichele5864]

Absolutely Fantastic this guy's gonna be a huge star. amazing

[@CatLovezASMR.Funny.Shorts]

WOW Im blown away...now thats how you ehd the show with a hugh bang...well done Kayko..he is a star from the start..give him a contract cause I want to go to his concerts...This is how you rock a pop song...

[@philgonzales416]

Better than the original version and he performed it brilliantly! And he writes great songs as well. A real artist in the making.

[@stonew1927]

Not in a million years is this better than the original. In fact, it's a Good Value version.

[@brandongauger4050]

What the actual hell? Doesn't even hold the lighter to light the candle to the original. Absolutely horrible take lmao

[@zararobnett8284]

Literally BLEW MY MIND this performance!!! And I already loved him so much!

[@jaymarmichaellabao407]

Still coming back here hahahaha I didn’t know kayko can do this! Letsssss go

[@canyoubelievethis220]

The guy is just plain sick! And those eyes? Goodness!!!!!! Goose bumps all over. I think he will be the winner. If not him, Abi for sure!

[@crossoverbunchshow8793]

I Aggre Abi carter will be the winner

[@HeroShades]

Honestly he ate that. This was one of his best performances he's done so far, and the best cover he's done.

[@stephaniesloan4504]

Kayko!!!!! You nailed it!! Awesome job and everyone loved seeing wild Kaylo!!

[@user-wv2bl8bi5v]

I'm surprised why he wasn't a chart topping singer already 😮

[@mistybarker313]

Sure hope he wins this, I’ve already added his songs to my playlist & can’t wait to hear more

[@christinablair1978]

I LOVE this guy.

[@jarenciogeda3930]

Best performance of the Top 10. He is so dangerously good. A dark horse ready to sweep all of his competition.

[@dylanhogan9353]

Best performance yet! Kayko is a STAR! 🙌🏻

[@MajaLava]

I love this guy since day one ❤ such an honest smile, being comfortable in performing, and still humble 😻

[@margaretwolfe1588]

Kayko didn’t deserve to go home yesterday. He was one of the best! I hope you will go far Kayko.

[@elizabethautry8618]

yes and no. I think he should have been kept. HOWEVER, his performance was pitchy and a bit rough.

[@fractalflowers]

My favorite performance of the night. Kayli’s energy is infectious ❤

[@maxdanyel5161]

I loved your version of somebody that I used to know I can even hear it. You sung it like a total rockstar.

[@auriahayes9241]

Go KAYKO this was the best performance of the whole season loved it so much

[@oknowIguess]

The voters got it wrong. Kayko is amazing. He's going to make it without idol, and I'm here for it.

[@NatureNature-hf3dq]

Absolutely 1000%!

[@stonew1927]

I think the voters got it right. This was a poor average version of the original.

[@brandongauger4050]

​@@stonew1927right

[@paulohenriqueaguiargomiero6030]

I was just waiting for this video to say that it’s one of the best talent show performances I’ve ever seen. It felt like it had everything the judges are always saying they need to do on stage. Definitely worth a concert!

[@lindala412]

Absolutely love this and kayko!

[@gsc0424]

The best, so far. A true performer and artist. ❤ Kayko!

[@user-xy5ez5wd1v]

you know I work with careerographers and artists from over I love everything about him I even work with fashion designers just the whole dramatic entrance and how he was able to plug the formula to a mesmerizing performance it all developed in front of the audience congratulations the best so far

[@copeybarb5008]

Brilliant , Brilliant, Brilliant. Perfect Song, movements, Wow his looks, #1❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@OliveOcelot]

But you didn't have to cut him out! Now's he's just somebody that we used to know.

[@jhhayes7241]

Kayko brought it tonight! At first when I thought taking on Goyte was a tall order, but it was one of the best performances of the night. Love the energy he brought and the beginning was, oh my gosh. It’s obvious why Katy was nearly in an uncontrolled state. Kayko is in his own lane, and can’t wait to see his next performance.

[@gwenmloveskpopcecmore]

Kayko didn’t deserve to be eliminated 🥺❤️ wishing him the best I’m still relived it to the top 10

[@josephangelosy7958]

Those eyes are just enchanting

[@Davendaze]

Love you kayko!!!

[@debbiesmitherman9295]

He really nailed it ! Omg loved it sooo much ! ❤

[@markotatang8718]

My winner!!!

[@TinyDancerO]

His awesome sweater was the best part of his performance for me.

[@cantstopbb305]

Someone else noticed... nice

[@cynthiawoodburn977]

FANTASTIC! I am first in line for your concert! You are the most talented young man!

[@marabaamen7919]

His story (of how he got on American Idol) is going to be HISTORY!!!

[@weslleypaiva3407]

STAR QUALITY!!!! KAYKO ON FIRE!!!!!

[@philip_louie]

He's such a musical chameleon! He's my favorite artist this season.

[@zararobnett8284]

TOP 10 let’s GO!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@Taytimethursday]

Love his sweater

[@ET-mp4rw]

I hope he wins. He is the best.

[@liezllopez3050]

I like him a lot, he is so talented🥰❤️👏

[@Starrrrrr961]

he absolutely killed this performance

[@OfficiallyHuman]

American Idol keeps getting better and better year over year. The contestants this year are amazing. Regarding Kayko’s performance, he’s the full American Idol (and beyond) package. He’s extremely creative in his performance as well as is resourceful, utilizing the entire stage, lights, wardrobe, etc. His stage presence and ability to entertain his audience and keep them entertained through the entire song is also very strong.

[@jeffhucker9276]

Our family loves kayko🎉❤because it's all linked .unstoppable now thank you

[@srock1321]

In it to win it!! The best performance of the season!! I’ve watched it multiple times!! You’re a rock star!!

[@madnatty]

Definitely a front man vibe, great energy.

[@tirzaauferil]

I absolutely loved this performance!

[@matthewgolz6268]

I stopped watching American idol when I saw you were not voted forward . Your talent is out of this world ! I can’t Waite to hear you in the future on the world stage buddy keep rockin !

[@Bizzlle]

The winner right there.

[@Kaykomusic141]

Go And Win American Idol Kayko

[@katiecloessner2696]

Dude this performance was SO electric 🤩 I can’t stop replaying it!! LETS GOOOO, KAYKO

[@ilahmaecunanan2629]

I love u Kayko, so much! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MT-ny8os]

He’s so amazing!

[@susankozlowski8031]

Best performance tonight and through the entire season! A star! I would go see him at the Hollywood Bowl tonight!

[@laceywhite4380]

I’ve watched this five million times times. This was FIRE!!!

[@caraleekoopal5030]

Seriously the best one on the show

[@CR0Z]

Kayko KILLED it tonight! This was one of my favorite idol performances EVER!!!

[@dawnhenderson4715]

It was a great way to end the evening

[@lifesabitch8012]

WOW!! AWESOME PERFORMANCE AND GREAT VOICE!!💯☝️🎶❤🎤🎉😂

[@lorrainedenning6051]

Love me some Kayko!!!This was my awful marriage & life for 25 yrs. My ringtone forever. Thank you for covering this so well

[@DawnLondon-bz9we]

One of the best ones on the show ❤

[@antonietabueno4770]

Definitely the next American Idol!!!

[@aleroogoru7150]

Wowwww!! He came out of his shell totally

[@janacov10]

So dang good!

[@OlisaBytes]

This was the best of the night and it was on 🔥

[@SunnyRoblox_Masked_SingerFanYT]

Facts ❤

[@garrettj1220]

one of the best idol performances in memory

[@stevehoy1927]

you cant be serious?

[@BlockyDuck]

@@stevehoy1927let me guess you’re a jack blocker and/or McKenna diehard

[@peacethroughstrength172]

This guy gets it, hands down. Kayko has always gotten it but after Gene was there and is about stage show and performance, he kept it going strong! Other contestants bottled back up, not him. Amazing performances and to think he was just gonna play piano for his friend that auditioned lol. Glad we know him now, I'd pay to see him also.

[@MustyPassenger]

Fun way to end the night!

[@cnickolas1843]

sorry but he’s just screaming a horrible song with a bad arrangement…

[@MustyPassenger]

@cnickolas1843 Cool. You can find your people easily in this comment section. No need to reply to comments from people who enjoy it. It's sad enough to seek out and comment on a video of a performance you disliked on the show. You won't catch me being a downer on the videos of contestants I don't enjoy. I just simply don't watch or engage with their posts.

[@kelly_vs_alice]

Crushed it!

[@vickydesotelle9779]

Loved it!

[@allisonfrank_07]

i love kayko😭

[@debracarnahan2758]

Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Won the night!

[@kaykaenicole22]

LOVED THIS!!

[@excheers8768]

His stage presence and persona makes up for his vocal range and pitch issues, imo this was the best of the performances and he is the most marketable and I can see him filling stadiums. He is a true artist and we must vote him through!

[@monica-crystalarandia4081]

“ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?!?” “YES. QUITE.” Showstopper. Looked great. Better than the original. Loved his flip on this song and he looked more comfortable on stage than ever. Awesome that he auditioned by default! He deserves to be in this competition and he could win it!

[@humaneleaguelancPA]

He needed this to prove himself....I Love this song and he did it justice...he stretched himself and he did it! Great job !

[@denise8791]

I love kayko! So fun and fresh!!

[@goblue3442]

Ya all we need to vote Kayko to the finals

[@jethcp]

Shine brighter our Mega Star. 🫶🏻❤️

[@nubkaaj7225]

omg i loved this performance!!!

[@DeadAwake-os5wi]

Add to my PL ! Best rendition yet !!!!! 🤘🏽

[@myrnabergen5342]

Continue to grow in my admiration. I would buy tickets...

[@lbell1703]

I need a full version of this. This is how I've always thought the song should go. Whenever I sang along to the original I'd go harder than Gotye. My mom showed my Kayko and all I want is a full version of THIS 😂❤

[@lindala412]

Winner!!!!!!! Love kayko!!❤