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6 Fun Facts About Makayla Phillips from “American Idol”

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Makayla Phillips from American Idol

Makayla Phillips will be appearing on American Idol season 18!

Let’s learn about this talented singer from California with these 6 fun facts.

Makayla Phillips with Bobby Bones from American Idol
AMERICAN IDOL – (ABC/Christopher Willard) BOBBY BONES, MAKAYLA PHILLIPS

1. Makayla is no stranger to singing competitions. You may recognize her from her time on America’s Got Talent season 13. She wowed the judges with her rendition of Demi Lovato’s “Warrior.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YLlfs9yUrM

2. She has over 97,000 followers on Instagram and is hoping McDonalds sponsors her. Look at this cute post.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9H8WSWhMyj/

3. She posted this cute side by side of beginning of the decade to the end. Look at how she has changed!

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6v_wv5hNvp/

4. Makayla is very close to her mother. She said posted this happy birthday message on Instagram to her mom!

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6lk4Omh0Hs/

5. Gave a sneak peek of some new music to come by posting this performance video at the Marriott Anaheim. “here’s a sneak peek of some new music coming soon ?? Who’s ready!?- A HUGE THANK YOU to Tim Moyer for inviting me to my third year at @thenammshow ! It’s always so much fun ❤️?”

https://www.instagram.com/p/B7pKC8Bhwzv/

6. She loves to model!

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6G_9wiBirH/

American Idol airs Sundays on ABC at 8pm EST.


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