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Forbes
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
What Time Is ‘American Idol' On Tonight? How To Watch And Vote For The Top 5
AMERICAN IDOL "817 (Disney Night #1)" - "Disney Night" celebrates Mother's Day with special guest ... More Lin-Manuel Miranda. The Top 7 travel to Disneyland Resort and light up the stage with Disney classics as America votes live for the five moving forward in the competition. SUNDAY, MAY 11 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT/7:00-9:01 p.m. CDT/6:00-8:01 p.m. MDT/5:00-7:01 p.m. PDT), on ABC. (Disney/Christopher Willard) RYAN SEACREST, GABBY SAMONE, JAMAL ROBERTS, BREANNA NIX, JOHN FOSTER, SLATER NALLEY, MATTIE PRUITT, THUNDERSTORM ARTIS (Photo by Christopher Willard/Disney via Getty Images) Season 23 of American Idol will be crowning a winner soon, and there's just one more episode before the finale on Sunday, May 15. The singing competition continues on Monday, May 12, with its second Disney Night. Learn what time to tune in and more details about the episode. During Sunday's (May 11) episode, fans watched as the Top 7 contestants performed songs for Mother's Day, along with hits from Disney and Pixar. They received support from Oscar-nominated songwriter and Broadway legend Lin-Manuel Miranda, who will continue as the show's mentor for Monday's episode. Unfortunately, 15-year-old Mattie Pruitt and 23-year-old Gabby Samone were eliminated last night after they didn't receive enough votes from the public to make it into the Top 5. 'This has been a dream come true,' Pruitt said to fans. "And it's just the beginning.' After the show, Samone took to Instagram to thank everyone for the 'love and support' she received this season. 'This was an amazing experience!! THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING!!' she teased. The five lucky contestants advancing in this season of American Idol are 29-year-old Thunderstorm Artis, 18-year-old John Foster, 25-year-old Breanna Nix, 27-year-old Jamal Roberts, and 18-year-old Slater Nalley. Unfortunately, they won't all be safe for long. Tonight, two more contestants will be eliminated, and viewers will need to vote for the Top 3 they want to see in the grand finale. Here's everything you need to know about watching tonight's episode. AMERICAN IDOL "817 (Disney Night #1)" - "Disney Night" celebrates Mother's Day with special guest ... More Lin-Manuel Miranda. The Top 7 travel to Disneyland Resort and light up the stage with Disney classics as America votes live for the five moving forward in the competition. SUNDAY, MAY 11 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT/7:00-9:01 p.m. CDT/6:00-8:01 p.m. MDT/5:00-7:01 p.m. PDT), on ABC. (Disney/Christopher Willard) LIONEL RICHIE, CARRIE UNDERWOOD, LUKE BRYAN (Photo by Christopher Willard/Disney via Getty Images) Tonight's new episode of American Idol airs at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, May 12, on ABC, and will be available to stream on Hulu the next day (Tuesday, May 13). The penultimate episode of Season 23 is slated to last two hours, from 8 to 10 p.m. ET. AMERICAN IDOL "817 (Disney Night #1)" - "Disney Night" celebrates Mother's Day with special guest ... More Lin-Manuel Miranda. The Top 7 travel to Disneyland Resort and light up the stage with Disney classics as America votes live for the five moving forward in the competition. SUNDAY, MAY 11 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT/7:00-9:01 p.m. CDT/6:00-8:01 p.m. MDT/5:00-7:01 p.m. PDT), on ABC. (Disney/Christopher Willard) THUNDERSTORM ARTIS (Photo by Christopher Willard/Disney via Getty Images) American Idol airs on ABC. Cord-cutters can watch the singing show on a live TV streaming service that carries ABC, including DirecTV Stream, YouTube TV, Hulu+ Live TV, and Fubo – all of which currently offer free trials. New episodes of American Idol will be available to stream on Hulu the day after the broadcast airs. The streaming service currently offers a 30-day free trial. After the trial period ends, Hulu plans start at $9.99 per month or $99 a year. AMERICAN IDOL "817 (Disney Night #1)" - "Disney Night" celebrates Mother's Day with special guest ... More Lin-Manuel Miranda. The Top 7 travel to Disneyland Resort and light up the stage with Disney classics as America votes live for the five moving forward in the competition. SUNDAY, MAY 11 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT/7:00-9:01 p.m. CDT/6:00-8:01 p.m. MDT/5:00-7:01 p.m. PDT), on ABC. (Disney/Christopher Willard) SLATER NALLEY (Photo by Christopher Willard/Disney via Getty Images) Only three contestants will advance to next week's star-studded finale, which means the five remaining singers must be narrowed down to three. Here are the three ways to vote for your favorites. With all three voting options, you can cast up to 10 votes for each contestant you want to advance in the competition. The Season 23 finale of American Idol airs on Sunday, May 18 at 8 p.m. ET. on ABC and the next day on Hulu.
Daily Mail
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
American Idol fans FURIOUS that one of their favorites was eliminated as the Top 5 is revealed
Season 23 of American Idol is winding down, with the Top 7 being whittled down to the Top 5 on Sunday's new episode, but many fans aren't too happy with the results. Heading into this week's new episode, the top 7 was comprised of Gabby Samone, Jamal Roberts, Breanna Nix, John Foster, Slater Nalley, Mattie Pruitt and Thunderstorm Artis. Each singer performed twice on Sunday, the first song being a Disney-themed song and the second a tribute to their moms for Mother's Day. It was revealed at the end of the episode that more than 20 million votes were received, with host Ryan Seacrest adding a whopping 5 million more than last week, though many were not thrilled with the results. Gabby Samone - the last Black woman left in the competition - and Mattie Pruitt - the youngest in the competition at just 16 - were sent home after America's vote. Fans of the 23-year-old Simone expressed their frustration on social media, many of whom were furious she was voted off. Gabby Samone - the last Black woman left in the competition - and Mattie Pruitt - the youngest in the competition at just 16 - were sent home after America's vote. The top 7 were all given some guidance by the new guest mentor, Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, as they chose what Disney songs to perform. Samone selected a song that Miranda himself wrote, How Far I'll Go from the 2016 Disney hit Moana, which was performed by the title character, voiced by Auli'l Cravalho. Even Miranda admitted in a confessional, 'This is a very hard Disney song to sing. It's pretty range-y. It's pretty wordy,' as they showed Simone struggling a bit in rehearsal. Gabby herself admitted in confession, 'The words were wording,' as they showed footage of Miranda helping her through the song as she ultimately perfected the tricky line she was struggling with. The performance impressed the judges, with Lionel Richie saying they were 'spoiled' by her while Carrie Underwood said her voice was 'made for songs like that.' Her Mothers Day tribute song was Home from The Wiz, as they showed heartfelt footage of the singer telling her mom Charoletta how much she meant to her. Underwood added after that performance that her, 'talent is just ridiculous,' though it seemed that wouldn't be enough for Idol voters. After the results were announced by Seacrest, many took to X to voice their displeasure, including Emily Simon (@emilysimonnn), who said, 'What the hell were those results?? #AmericanIdol.' Even Miranda admitted in a confessional, 'This is a very hard Disney song to sing. It's pretty range-y. It's pretty wordy,' as they showed Simone struggling a bit in rehearsal. After the results were announced by Seacrest, many took to X to voice their displeasure, including Emily Simon (@emilysimonnn), who said, 'What the hell were those results?? #AmericanIdol.' I Don't Even Know Bruh Podcast (@Dontknowbruhpod) added in all caps, 'STOP LETTING AMERICA VOTE!!! #AmericanIdol.' Rainbow Peppers (@retrowater0) said, 'Canaan, Ché, Jamal, Gabby, Breanna is the real top 5 if it were actually about talent #smh #americanidol #imout.' Josephine (@notmyname02) added, 'Nobody can beat the country singers. It's not fair!!!!! #AmericanIdol.' Another X user dubbed @sunkissednsalty said, 'Yall picked Slater over Gabby? Seriously???? #AmericanIdol.' Rahadra (@rahandracooking) didn't pull any punches, tweeting, '@AmericanIdol count your days !!! How yall let @GabbyBarrett_ go home ���� #AmericanIdol.' Still, others weren't as outraged at Samone's elimination, such as @p00pinson, who said, 'People are mad that Gabby got voted off but both songs she sang tonight were weak compared to past performances. Its unfortunate because she's very talented, but its like that sometimes. #Americanidol.' Another dubbed @SandtownMama said, 'Here's how American Idol goes every year on tweets: *All these contestants are SO good *I love A,Band D over C Eor F *OMG A was voted off? Racist! #AmericanIdol.' SJ Miami (@artisttheme) said, 'GABBY SAMONE eliminated. This is my last time watching this show #AmericanIdol.' Another user dubbed @skittyspiece said, 'i know im the only one on twitter who watches #AmericanIdol, but Gabby going home tonight is a crime against women. if i didnt think it was fixed before, i definitely do now. shame on everyone for not letting the best singer in decades get into the top. she should have won it all.' Rainbow Peppers (@retrowater0) said, 'Canaan, Ché, Jamal, Gabby, Breanna is the real top 5 if it were actually about talent #smh #americanidol #imout.' Another X user dubbed @sunkissednsalty said, 'Yall picked Slater over Gabby? Seriously???? #AmericanIdol.' Still, others weren't as outraged at Samone's elimination, such as @p00pinson, who said, 'People are mad that Gabby got voted off but both songs she sang tonight were weak compared to past performances. Its unfortunate because she's very talented, but its like that sometimes. #Americanidol.' Tavia (@ItsTaviBaby24) said, 'The top 3 has CLEARLY always been Jamal, Gabby, and Breanna. No one else on the show is even close to them… but of course America never gets it right smh Gabby was robbed #AmericanIdol' Carol E Zanetti (@Carol_E_Zanetti) added, 'Wrong. Just wrong. Gabby voted out? Yeah, this show isn't fixed. And I have a bridge for sale. #AmericanIdol Lillian (@Illianonyc) said, 'Wow! This is a disgrace. What a bunch of racist asswipes. The best vocalist by far was Gabby. It's not even close! For her not to get to the top 5 is beyond reproach and proof it's more of a racist white trash popularity contest than a vocal contest. Pathetic! #idol #AmericanIdol.' Stephanie McGowan (@Stephan61047444) tweeted at Gabby directly, stating, 'girl, I know tonight didn't go where you wanted, but you're gonna go far! Keep chasing your dreams. #Baltimore #AmericanIdol.' Tavia (@ItsTaviBaby24) said, 'The top 3 has CLEARLY always been Jamal, Gabby, and Breanna. No one else on the show is even close to them… but of course America never gets it right smh Gabby was robbed #AmericanIdol.'
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
Newsweek
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'American Idol' 2025 Results: Who Went Home? What Happened Last Night?
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. With just two weeks until the American Idol Season 23 final, the competition is heating up. On Monday, the Top 8 contestants returned to the stage for the Judges' Song Contest, a unique challenge where each judge—Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood—secretly selected songs for the contestants to choose from. After the performances, America voted, and the Top 6 were revealed. The judges then had the opportunity to save one of the bottom two contestants, completing the Top 7. As the competition narrows, the remaining artists are vying for a coveted spot in the finale on May 18. What Happened on 'American Idol' Last Night? The May 5 episode featured the return of the Judges' Song Contest. Each of the Top 8 contestants selected one of three songs, each secretly chosen by one of the judges. After their performances, they attempted to guess which judge had selected their chosen song. The judge whose songs were selected most frequently gained the opportunity to save one of the bottom two contestants. Notable performances included the show's youngest top 10 competitor Mattie Pruitt's rendition of Jessie Murph's "Always Been You," and Texan Breanna Nix's powerful take on Martina McBride's "Independence Day," dedicated to her mother. Group performances added to the excitement, with Gabby Samone, Josh King, and Jamal Roberts delivering a high-energy version of Lionel Richie's "Dancing on the Ceiling." Breanna Nix, Mattie Pruitt, John Foster, Josh King, Gabby Samone, Jamal Roberts, thunderstorm Artis and Slater Nalley on the American Idol stage on May 5th, 2025. Breanna Nix, Mattie Pruitt, John Foster, Josh King, Gabby Samone, Jamal Roberts, thunderstorm Artis and Slater Nalley on the American Idol stage on May 5th, 2025. ABC Disney/Eric McCandless Who Was Eliminated? After viewer's votes were tallied, the Top 6 contestants were announced: Breanna Nix John Foster Gabby Samone Jamal Roberts Thunderstorm Artis Slater Nalley Mattie Pruitt and Josh King were in the bottom two. As the judge whose songs were selected most frequently, Luke Bryan had the power to save one contestant. He chose to save Mattie Pruitt, eliminating North Carolina's Josh King from the American Idol. When Is the 'American Idol' Final? The Season 23 finale of American Idol is scheduled for Sunday, May 18. The three-hour live event will air coast-to-coast, culminating in the announcement of this season's winner. What Prize Does the 'American Idol' Winner Get? The winner of American Idol typically receives a recording contract and a cash prize. While exact cash figures vary, reports suggest that the cash prize is around $125,000 to $250,000, often structured as an advance on the recording contract. The winner may receive half upon signing and the remainder after completing their debut album. When Is 'American Idol' on Next? The next episode of American Idol Season 23 airs on Sunday, May 11, at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. Fans can also stream the episode the following day on Hulu. In the episode, the Top 7 contestants will perform live, with America voting to determine who advances to the Top 5.
