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Clifton's Hailey Mia moves on to the Top 24 on 'American Idol'

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John Connolly
NorthJersey.com

Clifton's Hailey Mia is moving on!

Hailey, 16, secured her spot in the "American Idol" Top 24 on Monday night's show. She impressed the judges by singing "Alive" by Sia.

“'Alive' sealed the deal," Katie Perry told the Passaic County Technical Institute junior.

Hailey Mia of Clifton appears on the Monday, April 1, 2024 episode of American Idol. (Disney/Eric McCandless)

While Lionel Ritchie told her: “Way to swing.”

Hailey remarked, “I made it to the Top 24! I’m so excited, I’m so proud.”

"American Idol" shared the news on Instagram with Mia's "star keeps rising!"

On Sunday's show, the first round of "Hollywood Week," Mia performed "Love in the Dark" by Adele and was picked to be one of the 56 contestants advancing.

The remaining 24 contestants move on to from Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii. The episodes this Sunday and Monday will be taped at the resort and viewers voting begins.

"WE’RE GOING TO HAWAII .. thank you all so much for the support. i'm overwhelmed with gratitude. i love you all!" Mia posted on Instagram Tuesday.

The American Idol's live episodes will begin on April 14 at Red Studios in Hollywood.

Mia is no stranger to the TV spotlight. At the age of just 14, she made it to the final of NBC's "The Voice" in December 2021 before finishing in fourth place.