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Just before the final battle, American Idol has narrowed down its roster to just five competitors, and it does not include the show’s youngest participant. Following the weekend’s Disney Night and Mother’s Day episodes, the ABC music reality show announced that it is moving forward to the next round without Mattie Pruitt and Gabby Samone.

Pruitt, an Eaglesville, Tennessee, resident, was the youngest contestant of American Idol Season 23. The rising star, who took the nation by storm through her musical genius, recently turned 16. Apart from Pruitt, America’s vote also sent back home Baltimore’s Gabby Samone, who was the last remaining Black woman left in the competition.

Toward the end of the episode, it was revealed that more than 20 million votes were received, which decided the future of the American Idol contestants.

American Idol’s youngest competitor, Mattie Pruitt, goes home after a memorable run

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After weeks of heartfelt backstories, titillating performances, standing ovations, and millions of audience votes, American Idol Season 23 has finally entered that last and most intense phase— the Top 5. The May 11 episode featured Mother’s Day tributes, and Disney Night was a full-blown emotional rollercoaster. It was a showcase of just how much every contestant has grown through the course of the show. With millions of votes pouring in, America made its decision and gave us the Top 5 contestants as the finale looms.

The Top 5 are a diverse mix of different styles and genres, each one bringing a unique talent to the stage. As judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan have declared this season the most competitive yet, fans are left wondering: who among the finalists has a shot at winning it all?

Let’s break down the finalists’ journey on American Idol Season 23.

1. Slater Nalley

The 18-year-old from Atlanta,...

During theAmerican Idolseason 23 Judges' Save, Top 8 finalist Josh King gestured for the judges to save Mattie Pruitt instead of him by pointing at her, and now he reveals why he did it. During the American Idol season 23 Judges' Song Contest, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan earned the privilege of saving a finalist because the contestants chose their songs the most over Carrie Underwood. Their decision came down to the bottom two contestants, Josh and Mattie, but Josh wanted Mattie to stay. Lionel and Luke then saved Mattie, sending Josh home.

Josh revealed that he was ready to leave American Idol season 23 when it came time for the judges to choose between him and Mattie.

In an interview with The Charlotte Observer, Josh revealed that he was ready to leave American Idol season 23 when it came time for the judges to choose between him and Mattie. He explained that, when he was in the bottom two,...

American Idol season 24 has been renewed by ABC, but there are some signs that new judge Carrie Underwood won't return. For American Idol season 23, season 4 winner Carrie took Katy Perry's place at the judging table, alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. All three judges have faced a lot of backlash this season for not giving the contestants any negative feedback and only showering them with praise. In addition, Carrie has been worried about seeming mean on the show, and she doesn't like the eliminations. These are signs that she might not return for season 24.

American Idol announced that the show has been renewed for season 24, its ninth on ABC.

In an Instagram post, American Idol announced that the singing competition series has been renewed for season 24, its ninth on ABC. The caption of the post read, "Dim the lights...here we go. #AmericanIdol is coming back for another season!

American Idol contestant John Foster has advanced to the Top 7 of the current season and he’s definitely considered one of the frontrunners to win the season.

The young singer recently spoke out on social media to clear up some misinformation that is spreading around the internet, including his age, his hometown, and his relation to the legendary singer Dwight Yoakam.

“For the sake of all of my family (followers) getting to know me better, I’d like to clear up some misinformation that has been spreading on Facebook,” John began a new post.

Keep reading to find out more…

John revealed:

“1. I am 18 years old (not 24).” “2. I was born and raised in Louisiana. My hometown is Addis, LA. I’m not from Benton, Kentucky.” “3. I’m not related to Dwight Yoakam, nor am I currently signed under any record label (there was some misinformation that Dwight Yoakam signed me...

Fan-fave singers John Foster and Jamal Roberts have both advanced to the Top 7 of American Idol, joining Slater Nalley, Thunderstorm Artis, Gabby Samone, Breanna Nix, and Mattie Pruitt. This is undoubtedly one of the strongest lineups in the show's 23-season history.

The contestants performed Monday night during the "Judge’s Song Contest" episode in which Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, and Lionel Richie picked the tunes. After all was said and done, host Ryan Seacrest announced that John, Jamal, Slater, Thunderstorm, Gabby, and Breanna had made it into America's Top 6, and that Josh King and Mattie were the Bottom 2.

As co-winners of the contest, Luke and Lionel chose to save Mattie, making Josh the latest person eliminated from ABC's reality TV show. Ironically, Josh's last performance on the show was "Home," about a person's desire to return home — he got his wish.

John Foster performed "I Cross My Heart" by George Strait...

Tonight on American Idol, the Top 8 perform songs secretly selected by judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, or Luke Bryan in the “Judge’s Song Contest.” With Jelly Roll as artist in residence, America votes for the Top 6, and the judges save one to complete the Top 7.

After the Top 8 perform, host Ryan Seacrest "dims the lights" as one hopeful is eliminated.

The "Judge's Song Contest" episode of American Idol airs live coast-to-coast on Monday, May 5 (8 p.m. Et/5 p.m. Pt). Follow along with our live blog below to see each performance and find out who went home. Plus, vote for your favorite in our poll once the entire Top 8 has performed!

In the "Judge's Song Contest," Carrie, Lionel, and Luke each submit one song for each hopeful to perform. The contestants, given just three options, choose their favorite to sing. The judge whose songs are selected the most is...

American Idol season 23 Top 8 finalist Slater Nalley became a frontrunner in the competition because of his original songs, but he hasn't sung one since Hollywood Week, and he now reveals when he plans to debut another one. Slater, a 17-year-old from Atlanta, Georgia, auditioned for American Idol season 23 with his beautiful original song, "Traces of You," which was inspired by his teacher's late son. During the Hollywood Week Idol Arena round, he sang another original song, "Foolish Pride." However, since then, Slater has sung only cover songs.

Slater explained that the American Idol theme nights have prevented him from singing his original songs, but he hopes to be able to debut another one during the Mother's Day episode on May 11.

In an interview with Parade, Slater explained that the American Idol season 23 theme nights have prevented him from singing his original songs, but he hopes to be able to...

John Foster is rarely seen without his signature cowboy hat, but his girlfriend shared a rare photo that showed what he looks like underneath his favorite accessory. The aspiring country singer made the Top 8 on the Sunday’s (May 4) episode of American Idol, and Brooklyn Bourque celebrated by posting photos with him on Instagram afterward. Brooklyn was at the live show in Los Angeles and reunited with her beau later on. “My Guy so proud of you, I love you,” she captioned two photos of them. In the first shot, they smiled for the cameras, and in the second, John kissed Brooklyn on the cheek. While John usually goes for a western cowboy look on stage, his offstage style is much more simple. He took his cowboy hat off and wore a button-down shirt and jeans to hang with his lady. View this post on Instagram A post shared by...

Earlier tonight, May 4, 2025, ABC aired another new episode of American Idol's current season 23. The theme for tonight's new episode was Ladies Night. So, all the contestants sang only songs by iconic women in music. All the judges: Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan were on hand once again. Country music star Miranda Lambert mentored the contestants. The top 10 performed tonight. John Foster kicked off tonight's performances by singing, "Something to Talk About" by Bonnie Raitt. Afterwards, Carrie said, "You are the one we have watched grow the most throughout this entire process. Every single time you step on the stage you feel more comfortable." Luke said,"Your charisma meter is peaking off the charts right now."...

Kolbi Jordan and Canaan James Hill got an early boost on American Idol when they received platinum tickets from the judges after their auditions. But the magic wore off: both singers were eliminated during Sunday's live episode. This news comes one week after fellow platinum ticket holder Filo was booted, leaving no remaining recipients of the special honor in the Top 8.

The theme of the evening was "Ladies Night," and guest mentor Miranda Lambert worked with the Top 10 finalists to perfect their performances. Kolbi sang "The Chain" by Fleetwood Mac, while Canaan (age 17 from Dallas) belted out "Love Wins" from Idol's own Carrie Underwood. Watch their final performances below.

Underwood told Kolbi, "This was a really great moment for you. The song choice was perfect. Throwing us curveballs like this? Well done!" And she said that Canaan "should never worry about messing up the words because you have that super power in your back pocket.

The Sunday, May 4, episode of American Idol was ladies’ night, which meant that the remaining top 10 contestants hit the stage to perform songs by iconic women in music. Fittingly, they were mentored by Miranda Lambert for the occasion. Once again, the viewers got to make the decisions by voting throughout the episode for their favorite artists. At the end of the night, host Ryan Seacrest read the results. However, judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie were still there to offer their notes and feedback. The two singers with the lowest amount of viewer votes at the end of the night were headed home. Scroll down for a recap of all the performances and to find out the results. John Foster John Foster was the first to hit the stage with a performance of “Something to Talk About” by Bonnie Raitt. Although he was nervous to practice in front of his first crush,...

Tonight on American Idol, country superstar Miranda Lambert mentors the Top 10 contestants as they celebrate iconic women in music. Following feedback from judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan, America votes live for the Top 8.

After the Top 10 perform, host Ryan Seacrest "dims the lights" as two hopefuls are eliminated.

Lambert will also hit the stage to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her platinum-selling album Kerosene. The Grammy winner marked the milestone with a special vinyl re-release of the two-decade-old album on April 25, featuring the previously unreleased track "I Don't Love Here Anymore." Lambert earned a nomination for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for Kerosene's title track in 2007, but coincidentally lost to Carrie Underwood for "Jesus, Take the Wheel." That same year, Underwood also won Best New Artist, securing the first two of her eight career Grammys.

The "Ladies' Night" episode of American Idol airs live coast-to-coast on Sunday,...

Grammy-winning country music superstar Miranda Lambert will mentor the American Idol season 23 Top 10 finalists during Ladies' Night, a celebration of women in music, and she revealed how she really feels about new judge Carrie Underwood. For American Idol season 23, season 4 winner Carrie took Katy Perry's place at the judging table alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. However, all three judges have been criticized for not giving the contestants valuable feedback, and instead only raving about how great they are all season.

Miranda Lambert revealed that her American Idol memory was watching and voting for Carrie Underwood back in 2005.

In an American Idol Instagram post, Miranda was asked for an American Idol memory. She revealed that she watched and voted for Carrie back in 2005. She shared, "My Idol memory is Carrie Underwood. Honestly, I remember watching her and voting her, and thinking, 'This gal's gonna go do some big stuff.

American Idol season 23 Top 10 finalist John Foster responded to shocking rumors that claim he's not who he says he is. During his American Idol season 23 audition, John was introduced as an 18-year-old college student from Addis, Louisiana. He's wowed everyone with his phenomenal performances, including "Callin' Baton Rouge" by Garth Brooks, "Jailhouse Rock" by Elvis Presley, "I Told You So" by Carrie Underwood and Randy Travis, and his original song, "Tell That Angel I Love Her." However, rumors have claimed that some details about John's life are untrue, and that he's related to a country music legend.

John addressed rumors that he's older than 18, that he's not from Louisiana, that he's related to country music singer Dwight Yoakam, and that he's signed with a record label.

In a Facebook post, " rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">John addressed rumors that he's older than 18, that he's not from Louisiana, that he's...

John Foster has become a fan-favorite contestant on Season 23 of American Idol, earning himself a spot in the top 10 as the competition winds down. But along with that scrutiny comes some of the negative sides of fame, as John is slowly learning. The rising singer is already seeing false information being spread about himself online. Luckily, none of it appears to be harmful so far, but he made sure to take the time to address some of the untrue things he’s seen. The first is regarding his age. “I am 18 years old (not 24),” John wrote on Facebook. He then commented on his hometown, adding, “I was born and raised in Louisiana. My hometown is Addis, LA. I’m not from Benton, Kentucky.” Perhaps the most bizarre rumor that’s been started, though, is that John is related to singer Dwight Yoakam. “I’m not related to ...

On Monday night's "Iconic Idol Moments" episode of American Idol, viewers were shocked and outraged when Filo was eliminated in the Top 12.

The 23-year-old singer from Dublin, Calif. was an early favorite to win the competition after claiming the platinum ticket on New Year's Eve. Alas, he failed to make the cut with the real-time voters after ironically singing "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" from Dreamgirls. Former American Idol contestant Jennifer Hudson popularized that song, and her fellow former Idol Fantasia Barrino, who won Season 3, was the mentor this week.

"I'll never forget the moment that Fantasia was in the Bottom 3 with Jennifer," Filo told the camera. "The way she rallied back and went all the way and won the show is so inspirational."

In their mentoring session, Fantasia instructed Filo to "pick and choose" his moments in the song, and to "let it breathe," instead of rushing the lyrics.

Tonight on American Idol, the Top 12 recreate iconic moments from the singing competition's past as Season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino mentors the contestants. Artist-in-residence Jelly Roll joins the audience as judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan provide feedback.

After the Top 12 perform, two will be eliminated when host Ryan Seacrest announces the Top 10.

Fantasia created her own iconic moment when she sang "Summertime" from Porgy and Bess while competing in Season 3. The classic performance took place on April 15, 2004, when the Top 8 took on songs from movie soundtracks. Long before standing ovations were the norm after each Idol performance, original judge Randy Jackson rose to his feet and declared it "the single best Idol performance of any season." Paula Abdul called it "Oscar-winning" and the hard-to-impress Simon Cowell said, "You prove the point, with that performance tonight, why we are critical of people who just sing well. There was something...

Sunday's episode of American Idol turned out to be the end of the road for Amanda Barise and Desmond Roberts, as the number of contestants dropped from 14 to 12. Amanda, the 27-year old singer from New York performed "I Can't Help It" by Michael Jackson on April 27 as America voted live throughout the show. But she didn't receive enough votes to survive "Rock & Roll Hall of Fame" night.

The three judges — Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, and Lionel Richie — had no power this week on ABC's reality TV program. But they did still comment on each of the contestants' songs. Luke said the artist's "stage presence went to another level" and that she "crushed it." Lionel remarked that Michael Jackson "couldn't sing like that." And Carrie called Amanda's scatting performance simply "incredible."

Gold Derby readers weren't too surprised by Amanda's elimination, as she had lowly 75/1 odds of winning the competition, and she...

Sunday's episode of American Idol turned out to be the end of the road for Desmond Roberts and Amanda Barise, as the number of contestants dropped from 14 to 12. Desmond, the 26-year old singer from Corona, Calif., performed "Jesus Is Love" by The Commodores on April 27 as America voted live throughout the two-hour show. But he didn't receive enough votes to survive "Rock & Roll Hall of Fame" night.

The three judges — Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, and Lionel Richie — had no power this week on ABC's reality TV program. But they did still comment on each of the contestants' songs. Lionel jokingly accused Desmond of trying to "take" his iconic song, noting, "You found some octaves I didn't sing." Carrie said, "You knew when the energy needed to kick in, and you came at us." And Luke proclaimed, "Lionel didn't sing it like that! You have a dynamic voice, but really still remember to edit,...

Tonight on American Idol, the Top 14 contestants sing live for America's vote in hopes of reaching the Top 12. With guidance from guest mentor James Taylor, the Top 14 take on iconic songs from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends as judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan share feedback.

During the episode (at approximately 8:40 p.m. Et/5:40 p.m. Pt), we will also see the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2025 inductees announced. According to a recent Gold Derby poll, fans are most hoping to see Cyndi Lauper, Mariah Carey, Joe Cocker, Billy Idol, and Chubby Checker inducted. Other nominees this year are Joy Division/New Order, Outkast, The White Stripes, Bad Company, Soundgarden, Oasis, The Black Crowes, Phish, and Maná.

The "Rock & Roll Hall of Fame" episode of American Idol airs live coast-to-coast on Sunday, April 27 (8 p.m. Et/5 p.m. Pt). Follow along with our...

John Foster is bringing old-school country music to Season 23 of American Idol. The young singer, who was 18 years old at the time of his audition, wowed the judges through Hollywood Week and is now winning over America. After the top 20 performed on Easter, John was one of 10 artists who automatically moved onto the top 14 based on viewer votes (the rest had to perform for the judges’ save). He’s performed both original songs and classic covers, proving himself time and time again. Scroll down to learn more about John Foster and his musical journey. Where is John Foster from? John is from Addis, Louisiana. His roots are important to him and he paid tribute to them during his Idol audition by bringing the judges Cajun food in their own personalized coolers. Did John Foster graduate high school? Yes, John graduated from Brusly High School in 2024 and was even the Valedictorian of his class.

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The competition on American Idol is heating up each week as the finale looms closer and the contestants either survive another round of evictions or go back home dejected. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the 23rd season of the popular singing reality series has finally found its top fourteen artists.

For the unversed, the choice was to be made from the top 20 contestants. The 10 chosen by the audience based on the most votes were sent straight to the top 14. The remaining 10 were in the danger zone and had to impress judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan to be picked as the four picks instead of the six artists chosen for elimination.

American Idol Season 23: Which Contestants Were Sent Back Home?

The ten contestants who did not move into the top 14 included Baylee Littrell, a 22-year-old from Alpharetta, Georgia; Drew Ryn, a 28-year-old from Chino Valley,...

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American Idol is back! Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan are the judges of the new season. 150 of the top talents were chosen at the start, which was followed by a massive cut down to the top 25. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the singing reality show has now found its top 20, who were chosen after 30 million audience votes.

The latest season of American Idol airs every Sunday and Monday at 8 pm Et on ABC. Stay tuned as more and more artists go home, leading to an even more competitive batch of people competing to get to the end. Here’s which contestants were eliminated and which remain in the running as the top 20.

American Idol Season 23: Which Contestants Were Eliminated?

The four people eliminated include Grayson Torrence, a 21 year old from Providence Forge, Virginia.

There was an absolute bloodbath on Monday's episode of American Idol, with the number of contestants dropping from 20 to 14. Among the unfortunate was Baylee Littrell, the son of Brian Littrell of the Backstreet Boys.

The 22-year old singer from Alpharetta, Ga., performed "All of Me" by John Legend as his "save me" song after failing to make it through via the viewers' overnight vote. America's top 10 vote-getters all advanced, and then the three judges — Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, and Lionel Richie — got to pick the other four. They had nothing but positive comments about Baylee's latest rendition, but alas, it wasn't enough to keep him in the competition.

The night before, Baylee had belted out "Gone Without Goodbye," a song written by his father following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. In an emotional moment, Baylee revealed to America that his mother was supposed to be on one of the airplanes that crashed that fateful day.

Tonight on American Idol, host Ryan Seacrest reveals the Top 14 as the finalists return to the stage with powerful, emotional live performances from Hollywood. Judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan will have a front-row seat as the hopefuls try to win over America. The entire Top 14 will return Sunday to take on iconic songs from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends as America votes live for the Top 12.

American Idol's Carrie Underwood with the Season 23 Top 20 (Photo credit: Disney/Eric McCandless)

The "Top 14 Reveal" episode of American Idol airs live coast-to-coast on Monday, April 21 (8 p.m. Et/5 p.m. Pt). Follow along with our live blog below to see each performance and find out who was eliminated. Plus, for your favorite in our poll once the entire Top 14 has performed!

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The Top 20 were announced on American Idol Sunday night before performing inspirational "Songs of Faith" for America's vote. Judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan were singing their praises — but who was your favorite? And who will be the unlucky six sent packing when the Top 14 are revealed on Monday?

Following the episode, Gold Derby conducted a poll to see which artists were fan favorites. After thousands of votes were cast, Jamal Roberts and Breanna Nix came out on top. Jamal sang "Forever" by Jason Nelson while Breanna belted out "Up to the Mountain" by Kurt Carr. Eliminated from the competition were Grayson Torrence, Kyana Fanene, Mky, and Penny Samar.

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Here are the full poll results for Sunday:

Jamal Roberts — 20.86 percent Breanna Nix — 12.94 percent John Foster — 11.44 percent Gabby Samone...

Slater Nalley is one step closer to being the winner of American Idol Season 23.

The 18-year-old high school student from Atlanta advanced to the Top 20 during the Easter Sunday episode that focused on "Songs of Faith." After host Ryan Seacrest made the announcement, Slater performed "Soulshine" on ABC's reality TV show in front of the studio audience and judges Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, and Lionel Richie. Watch the video above.

Following the performance, Lionel recalled telling Slater, "Don't get psyched out by all of those other amazing voices. Just stay in your lane and be solid. And what did you do? You got here because you stayed in your lane, and you're solid."

Carrie chimed in, "Slater, I mean, you've got the goods. I feel like you've very comfortable with that song. You were at ease behind that guitar. Just keep doing you, man. That's all I got. It's great.

The Sunday, April 20, episode of American Idol featured an emotional performance from contestant John Foster. After finding out that he made the top 20, John took the stage to sing an original song called “Tell That Angel I Love Her.” At the end of the song, John was noticeably emotional, and wiped away tears as the judges gave him their thoughts. Carrie Underwood asked what he was going through, and he explained that the song was a tribute to his late friend, high school cheerleader Maggie Dunn, who died suddenly in 2022 along with Caroline Gill. Underwood offered John some comforting words and told him, “There’s something so wonderfully throwback about your voice, about your style. I think it’s something that’s lacking in country music today, to be honest. We have a lot of outlaw country, we have a lot of new country, and I love that you keep it very traditional.

Dim the lights! American Idol celebrates Easter when the Top 20 are revealed on Sunday, April 20. Each contestant will perform a song of faith, but four unlucky hopefuls will be eliminated based on last week's vote. Adding to the celebration, judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan take the stage as voting continues.

The "Songs of Faith" episode of American Idol airs live coast-to-coast at 8 p.m. Et/5 p.m. Pt. The night will feature uplifting performances from Grammy winner CeCe Winans alongside Idol alum Roman Collins, American Idol's artist in residence Jelly Roll, acclaimed Christian artist Brandon Lake, and the Brown Four. Viewers can vote after the show, helping determine which finalists advance to the Top 14 on Monday, April 21. Follow along with our live blog below — and vote for your favorite in our poll once the entire Top 20 has performed!

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The Top 24 American Idol contestants sang for America's vote on Sunday and Monday night from Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa in Hawaii. Judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan praised this year's talent as some of the best they've ever seen — but who was your favorite? And who will be the first four sent packing when the Top 20 are revealed on Sunday, April 20?

Following each night's performances, Gold Derby conducted a poll to see which artists are striking a chord with viewers. After thousands of votes were cast, Jamal Roberts came out on top Sunday night with his performance of "Liar" by Jelly Roll. Trailing closely behind were Slater Nalley ("Over the Rainbow"), Breanna Nix ("Still Rolling Stones"), and Gabby Samone ("It's All Coming Back to Me Now").

Here are the full poll results for Sunday:

Jamal Roberts — 24.9 percent Slater Nalley — 20.95 percent Breanna Nix — 20.95 percent Gabby Samone — 9.49 percent...

Last night, American Idol judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan were blown away when the first half of their Top 24 sang for America's vote for the first time. Will the second half rise to the occasion?

Tonight on American Idol: The second half of the Top 24 perform from Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa in Hawaii. After America's votes are counted, two singers from each night will be eliminated when the Top 20 are revealed during a special "Songs of Faith" episode on Sunday, April 20. Mentoring tonight's group is American Idol's Artist in Residence, Jelly Roll, and Grammy nominee Josh Groban.

See which 12 contestants performed tonight — and vote for your favorite below!

John Foster

Age: 18

Hometown: Addis, La.

Performance: "Callin' Baton Rouge" by Garth Brooks

Carrie's comments: "That was such a great way to kick off the evening. You threw caution to the wind!"

Lionel's comments: "It's...

The remaining 12 artists in American Idol‘s top 24 hit the stage during the Monday, April 14, episode. The pre-taped performances were filmed in Hawaii earlier this year, but the decisions about who moves forward will be in the hands of America. Judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie were there to offer feedback, but viewer votes will decide which artists make the top 20. The results will be revealed during the upcoming three-hour Easter Sunday episode on April 20. The night two top 24 singers were mentored by Josh Groban and artist in residence Jelly Roll. Scroll down for a full recap of their performances and the judges’ comments. John Foster John Foster was first to take the stage and he was ready to show what he could do with a more energetic and upbeat song. With some advice from Groban to get rid of his guitar mid-performance, John sang “Callin’ Baton Rouge...

Tonight on American Idol — the top 62 contestants continued their Hollywood Week experience in the Showstoppers Round, where they took the stage once more to prove they've got the vocal prowess and charisma to become America's next superstar. Like last week's Idol Arena, each contestant performed in front of judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie, and then had to wait until the end of the night to find out who advanced in the competition. Unlike last week, they got zero feedback. The two-hour episode aired Sunday, April 6 (8 p.m. Et/Pt) with Ryan Seacrest hosting.

There were certainly plenty of showstoppers throughout the night, but the judges all agreed that the best was saved for last. Platinum Ticket winner Canaan James Hill was feeling the pressure as he waited to hit the stage, but the 17-year-old didn't show it when he belted out Marvin Sapp's "Never Would Have Made It.

Season 23 of American Idol continued the audition phase on Sunday night as judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan traveled to New York, Los Angeles, and Nashville to find music's next superstar. The two-hour episode aired Sunday, March 23 (8 p.m. Et/Pt) with Ryan Seacrest hosting.

The night's most memorable moment belonged to Freddie McClendon, the 19-year-old son of Davis McClendon, a 46-year-old father of three who was murdered in 2023. "One of my favorite memories — I was around 15 years old and my dad took me to Nashville for the first time," Freddie said prior to his audition. "Seeing Music City and Broadway — he said, 'You know Freddie, that's gonna be you one day.' It's happening today!"

"I've been writing music since I was a freshman in high school," he told the judges. "I really started doing it seriously about a year ago when my dad passed away. My...

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Season 4 was a whirlwind for Cook and his best friend Freddie, and after their friendship was tested in season 3 through Cook's relationship with Effy, they reconciled in season 4. Every season of Skins had controversial moments, but the shocking murder of Freddie in season 4 continued that season's extremely dark turn. Freddie was murdered by John Foster in season 4, episode...

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