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‘American Idol’: Who Made the Top 3 After Round 2 of Disney Night?

On Monday, May 12, the penultimate live episode of American Idol Season 23 aired featuring the Top 5 contestants performing in Los Angeles for a Disney-themed night.
The episode followed a Disney night format with mentorship from Lin-Manuel Miranda, and viewers voted throughout the show to decide which three finalists advanced to the May 18 finale.
The panel of judges offered their thoughts on the performances, sharing both compliments and detailed observations—for instance, one judge remarked that Slater was strategically navigating the competition.
Based on viewer votes, John Foster, Breanna Nix, and Jamal Roberts moved to the finale while Thunderstorm Artis and Slater Nalley were eliminated, though both may return for guest performances.
The three finalists will compete in a three-hour coast-to-coast finale on Sunday, May 18 at 8/7c, where America will vote for the winner, who typically receives a recording contract and a cash prize.

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