Ronda Felton and Funke Lagoke Duet of Barbra Streisand and Celine Dion’s “Tell Him” - American Idol Hollywood Week

Ronda Felton and Funke Lagoke began their duet partnership on a “rollercoaster of emotions.” Ronda’s insecurities began to take over as the duo inched closer to their performance, but having Funke by her side, as “patient and nurturing” as she was, left Ronda feeling like she had been blessed with a “heaven-sent” duet partner. Even with all of the ups and downs that Funke and Ronda experienced together before their duet performance, nothing could have prepared them for what they were about to experience...immediately after it.

Ronda Felton sings “One Night Only” by Jennifer Hudson for the American Idol judges

Ronda Felton has faced some challenging times throughout her life, but nothing has taken away from her kind, loving spirit. Ronda absolutely blows the judges away with her rendition of “One Night Only” by Jennifer Hudson, as Lionel is moved to tears by Ronda’s performance. Katy Perry tells Ronda: “You don't have to be strong. You just have to be Ronda and that will take you all the way." We’re beyond excited to see what Ronda has in store for Hollywood Week!