Massapequa's Jesse Findling Makes 'American Idol' Top 30
By Tom Gambardella
Published on March 3, 2026.
Jesse Findling, a 19-year-old vocalist from Massapequa, has made the top 30 on "American Idol" after a successful performance where he sang Adele's "Love In The Dark" in front of a packed house and the judges, including Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and former Idol winner Carrie Underwood. Despite feeling pressure, Findling received a standing ovation from the judges and announced his intention to continue his Idol journey.
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