‘American Idol’: Who Made the Top 5 After Mother’s Day Performances?
- On Sunday, May 11, the Top 7 contestants of Season 7 of American Idol performed Disney songs and Mother's Day tributes during a Disneyland trip.
- The performances were mentored by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and viewers voted throughout the episode, with two contestants to be eliminated by night’s end.
- Contestants sang emotional Disney songs and personal tributes, including Gabby Samone's 'How Far I'll Go' and Jamal Roberts’ tribute to his late stepmom with 'A Change Is Gonna Come.'
- Lionel Richie expressed admiration for the standout performances, admitting he anticipated the impressive moments as they unfolded, while judges Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan highlighted the contestants’ emotional delivery and strong vocal control.
- Following audience votes, five singers including Slater Nalley and John Foster advanced to Disney night #2, while Mattie Pruitt and Gabby Samone were eliminated, intensifying the competition.
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Louisiana's John Foster sings his way into 'American Idol's' Top 5. Watch his performance.
John Foster, 18, of Addis, moved two steps closer to the "American Idol" title on Sunday night's show after the remaining seven contestants in the ABC singing competition were trimmed to five.
‘American Idol’ Spoilers for May 11: Top 5 Revealed, Two Contestants Eliminated | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
SPOILER ALERT – Do not read ahead if you haven’t watched the new episode of American Idol! American Idol‘s Top 5 has been revealed! A new episode of season 23 aired on Sunday night (May 11) and during the night, the Top 7 contestants traveled to Disneyland Resort to meet with mentor Lin-Manuel Miranda to get some advice before they hit the stage to perform songs from beloved Disney movies. Throughout the night, America voted live for their favor…
'American Idol' Season 23 Top 5 Doesn't Include Its Youngest Competitor, and Gabby Samone
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 ri…
John Foster Dedicates Powerful Performance of Brooks & Dunn's "Believe" To His Mom
American Idol‘s favorite country singer, John Foster, performed a powerful cover song in honor of his mom. Sunday night’s episode of American Idol was one of two Disney-themed nights, and John Foster had a chance to honor his mom on Mother’s Day. The first hour of the episode was jam-packed with Disney covers as actor […]
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