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USA Today
12-05-2025
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'American Idol' Top 5 revealed as 2 singers leave after emotional Mother's Day tributes
'American Idol' Top 5 revealed as 2 singers leave after emotional Mother's Day tributes Show Caption Hide Caption Carrie Underwood dishes on her first date at 16: 'It did not go well' In an exclusive "Idol To Icon" clip, Underwood admits she never heard back from her first date. "American Idol" airs Sundays/Mondays at 8 p.m. on ABC. ABC "American Idol" has narrowed the competition down to just five competitors. Since it's been too long (a month) since the ABC show repeatedly hit viewers over the head with Disney brand cross-promotion, "Idol" brought back the apparent fan-favorite Disney Night. And this year's edition comes with an extra dose of the House of Mouse, as it spans two episodes. In the first half of May 11's Episode 16, Lin-Manuel Miranda helped the Top 7 contestants strike the right chord with beloved songs from the Disney and Pixar film archive. Then an "Alice in Wonderland" outfit-wearing Carrie Underwood realized she would be struggling to contain her emotions for the second half, when the aspiring stars took the stage with their Mother's Day tributes. Sweet moments such as Breanna Nix trembling and pushing herself to finish Lauren Alaina's "Like My Mother Does" and Thunderstorm Artis serenading his wife Faith with an original song inspired by her gave way to a serious moment when the fan vote for the Top 5 sent two contestants packing. Read on for what happened in Episode 16. What happened last episode? Judges save a contestant and send another home for the Top 7 Ryan Seacrest has 'never been more depressed to be single' Thunderstorm sang to Faith in the crowd as she stood beside their older son and cradled their younger son who was strapped to her chest. As he crooned about her green eyes and their serendipitous meeting "Out of The Blue" (the song's title, of course), she appeared to tear up. Faith wasn't the only one in her feelings about his song. "I've never been more depressed to be single than in this moment," host Ryan Seacrest deadpanned after reciting some of Thunderstorm's lyrics. Who was sent home on 'American Idol?' After a long journey on the "Idol" circuit, the show lost its youngest competitor, Mattie Pruitt, and Baltimore's Gabby Samone. Who is in the 'American Idol' Top 5?
USA Today
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
What time does 'American Idol' come on? How to watch the Top 7 perform live
What time does 'American Idol' come on? How to watch the Top 7 perform live Show Caption Hide Caption Carrie Underwood dishes on her first date at 16: 'It did not go well' In an exclusive "Idol To Icon" clip, Underwood admits she never heard back from her first date. "American Idol" airs Sundays/Mondays at 8 p.m. on ABC. ABC A handful of aspiring stars are vying for a chance to make it to the "American Idol" finale, which is right around the corner. The judges and viewers at home sent three singers, including its remaining platinum ticket winners, packing last week, revealing the Top 7 contestants who would move on to the next phase of the competition. The group of musicians performed tracks by iconic female artists for the show's "Ladies' Night" episode on May 4. On the May 5 episode, contestants chose from a slate of songs selected for them by each judge. "Bluebird" singer Miranda Lambert and "Hamilton" star Lin-Manuel Miranda served as guest mentors for the contests last week. To make it to the finale, the Season 23 cohort must channel the spirit of their favorite Disney character, as it'll serve as this week's theme for both nights. Here's how to watch this week's episode(s) of "American Idol," and who remains in the singing competition. 'American Idol' Top 7 John Foster Jamal Roberts Mattie Pruitt Thunderstorm Artis Slater Nalley Gabby Samone Breanna Nix Canaan James Hill and Kolbi Jordan, both platinum ticket winners, were eliminated on May 4. Josh King, who encouraged the judges to spare fellow competitor Mattie Pruitt, was eliminated on May 5. What time does 'American Idol' come on? "American Idol" airs on Sunday and Monday nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. 'American Idol' episode schedule Season 23 of "American Idol" is almost over, but that doesn't mean you have to miss any of the action. We've provided a list of remaining episodes (and their air dates) so you can plan ahead. "Disney Night #1" airs Sunday, May 11 "Disney Night #2" airs Monday, May 12 "Grand Finale" airs Sunday, May 18 How to watch 'American Idol' "American Idol" airs Sunday and Monday nights on ABC, with episodes available to stream on Hulu the next day. The show can be watched live on the ABC app or website, along with livestreaming sites that allow viewers to watch in real-time. We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage. How to vote on 'American Idol' There are three ways to vote, according to ABC: On a browser at On the American Idol app Download on supported iOS devices from the Apple App Store Download on supported Android devices from the Google Play store Or by SMS text* Contributing: KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY
USA Today
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'The Masked Singer' winner revealed: See who was under Pearl's costume
'The Masked Singer' winner revealed: See who was under Pearl's costume Show Caption Hide Caption Carrie Underwood dishes on her first date at 16: 'It did not go well' In an exclusive "Idol To Icon" clip, Underwood admits she never heard back from her first date. "American Idol" airs Sundays/Mondays at 8 p.m. on ABC. ABC Season 13 of "The Masked Singer" came to a climactic end May 7. The reality singing competition, which spices up a well-worn format by putting its contestants in elaborate disguises, entered its final episode of the year with just four candidates left. Pearl, Boogie Woogie, Mad Scientist and Coral, all nicknames for the costumes the celebrities don for their performances, duked it out in one final showdown − the winner nabbing the Golden Mask trophy and being forced to reveal themselves. 'The Masked Singer' winner Vanessa Hudgens reveals if she plans on returning to music Pearl ultimately reigned triumphant, impressing judges with a rendition of "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree." Judges and viewers alike are kept in the dark on the identities of the masked singers, given clues on what (usually mid-profile) name they might be and tasked with recognizing their voice sight unseen. Pear turned out to be country star Gretchen Wilson, an early-2000s staple, whose song "Redneck Woman" became an anthem. Wilson, who stumped almost all the judges (aside from Robin Thicke), said after her win that she had done the show to build confidence after a difficult couple of years. "I've had a rough couple of years," she said. "I was injured, I was in a wheelchair and there was a moment where I didn't think I'd ever get back to this place. I worked really hard, I prayed really hard, and I got so far." "This opportunity has really proven to me that there's nothing I can't do," she continued. After Wilson's win, the other finalists also demasked. Boogie Woogie was singer Andy Grammer, Coral was "Zombies" actress Meg Donnelly and Mad Scientist was former Florida Georgia Line member Brian Kelley. Other masked stars this season included Flavor Flav, James Van Der Beek and Candace Cameron Bure.
USA Today
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'American Idol' judges save a contestant and send another home: See the Top 7
'American Idol' judges save a contestant and send another home: See the Top 7 Show Caption Hide Caption Carrie Underwood dishes on her first date at 16: 'It did not go well' In an exclusive "Idol To Icon" clip, Underwood admits she never heard back from her first date. "American Idol" airs Sundays/Mondays at 8 p.m. on ABC. ABC A day after "American Idol" nixed its remaining platinum ticket winners on May 4, viewers further trimmed the competition down to the Top 7. The Top 8 vote saw Canaan James Hill and Kolbi Jordan eliminated in a shock vote. In a brutal fan vote, another singer was cut from the competition as Season 23's Top 7 was revealed May 5. The aspiring stars took part in the "judge's song contest" in Episode 15, with contestants selecting from a slate of songs chosen for them by each judge (who'd submitted anonymously). After Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie each earned three singers' favor, they not only won bragging rights but also the responsibility of deciding which singer would be spared from leaving the competition. Fellow judge Carrie Underwood was left in a huff. "I don't lose on 'American Idol.' I win!" she said. But later, she seemed more than happy to be excluded from the high-pressure debate over which contestant to send home from the chopping block. Carrie Underwood admits judges made 'concessions' choosing Top 14 saves Who was sent home on 'American Idol?' Who was saved? Mattie Pruitt and Josh King didn't earn enough votes for the Top 6. After Richie and Bryan conferred in a brief whispered conversation, they came to a quick decision. As Pruitt was on the brink of tears, the two judges called out "Mattie!" This meant the airport pianist was out of the competition. Who is in the 'American Idol' Top 6?
