It’s down to the wire for the last five contestants of “American Idol” season 23, all vying on May 12, 2025, for a spot in the top 3. Making it through would guarantee them a place in the finale and a trip back to their hometowns for parades, concerts and time with family.

During the two-hour live show, airing coast-to-coast at 8 p.m. Eastern time, the remaining five contestants have less than two hours to secure enough votes from viewers to move on in the competition. They’ll each sing two Disney songs they’ve worked on with guest mentor Lin-Manuel Miranda and learn their fates from host Ryan Seacrest by the end of the show.

Here’s how to vote tonight! Below, you’ll find our live reporting on every little detail of the night’s competition and the voting results (scroll down for updates!).

Seacrest and the judges — Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan — appeared in a cute dream sequence, working behind the scenes at Disneyland to kick off the second Disney Night. When the judges finally appeared onstage, Underwood appeared dressed as Rapunzel (she was Alice in Wonderland the night before) and Jelly Roll greeted the crowd, sitting alongside the remaining contestants.

Each of the top 5 has prepared two Disney songs to perform during the two-hour live broadcast. Keep checking back for our live updates on their performances and the judges’ feedback…

SLATER NALLEY

While mentoring Nalley, Miranda joked that the 17-year-old sounds like he could be composer Randy Newman when he heard Nalley start singing his song choice, “You’ve Got a Friend in Me.” Slater decided to dress up in a tux and perform for the first time on the show without his guitar. Underwood told Nalley it was a fun way to kick off the show and that she was impressed how at ease Nalley looked without his guitar. Bryan loved the “classic microphone, classic look” and though he’s heard the song performed many times, it was one of his favorite renditions. Thinking back to his audition, Richie said, “Son, you’ve come a long way!” At the end as he talked to Seacrest, Nalley said he felt terrible after messing up on one of his songs the previous night, but said he’s here tonight “to redeem myself!”

JOHN FOSTER

The 18-year-old loved visiting Disneyland with his family and said walking through the French Quarter reminded him of being back home in Louisiana. Foster sang “The Bear Necessities” from “The Jungle Book.” The song started out slower than usual, but then he smiled and kicked it up a notch, picking up the tempo of the playful song. The crowd and judges clearly enjoyed it, with Bryan telling him he’s figured out a look and sound that people love. Richie said Foster’s “likability” is off the charts, and Underwood said that his song “was just a good time,” and that she enjoyed hearing a song from her childhood redone that way.

THUNDERSTORM ARTIS

The dad of two decided to perform the classic “Cinderella” tune “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes,” a lullaby that he said he has often sung to his three-year-old. Miranda helped him deliver it in a quiet, gentle way and encouraged Artis to remove the mic from the stand in order to move a bit and share a different side of his artistry. Both of his little boys were seen sleeping in the audience, so the song clearly worked on them! The crowd cheered like crazy for Artis’ lullaby. Richie said that he “knocked it out of the park” and Underwood said “that song fit you perfectly,” telling Artis that he is “all heart” so a song like that is “so sweet and believable.” Bryan agreed, telling Artis that a moment like that makes it “hard to critique” when everyone gives “so much” to their performances like he did.

BREANNA NIX

The 25-year-old mom of four-year-old Emerson said she felt like she was living a dream while at Disneyland with her family, calling it “the best thing in the whole wide world.” With her mom in tow, the two women shared tears over how far Nix has come in her life. The show then switched gears, showing Nix onstage as she launched into “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love),” backed up by a full horn section and backup singers she sweetly thanked at the end. When Underwood asked how she was feeling, Nix joked, “A lot of words!” Laughing, Underwood said people at home don’t realize how much is going on for contestants are going through, and she told Nix to just try to have fun with her next song. Bryan said she did a great job while Richie said she definitely “delivered” and has learned how to perform under pressure. Nix admitted “songs like this scare me to death” but that she wants to keep growing, so she gave it a shot.

JAMAL ROBERTS

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American Idol fans are buzzing with excitement as the competition enters its finale. After many weeks of fierce competition, the top three contestants have been revealed, and John Foster is one of them. This talented singer has wowed the judges and the audience all season long, and now he is ready for the ultimate showdown. With a mix of nerves and determination, John is ready to give it his all in the finale and clinch the title of American Idol.

American Idol Season 23 has revealed its Top 3 after two more hopefuls were eliminated Sunday night (May 12).

Season 23 of American Idol is quickly coming to a close. With only one week of competition left until a new champion is crowned, every performance is a crucial chance for the hopefuls to convince America that they deserve to win.

During Sunday’s Disney Night and Mother’s Day episode, the remaining seven contestants had the opportunity to sing twice: Once with a song dedicated to their moms and again with a cover of a Disney movie hit.

Filmed at Disneyland, the contenders were mentored by actor, playwright, and Broadway star Lin-Manuel Miranda. The Disney songs each hopeful performed were leaked ahead of the episode.

While the Disney songs brought a lighthearted feel to the episode, the song performances for the moms delivered plenty of emotion.

As in weeks past, the voting window opened at the beginning of the show and closed during the final commercial break. Fans were given two hours to vote for who they would like to see advance to the Top 3. The two contestants who didn’t receive enough votes to advance were eliminated.

The five who survived the brutal cut will perform again Monday night, where two more will be sent home, and the Top 3 will be revealed.

American Idol Season 23 Top 3 Revealed

The five hopefuls who advance to Monday night’s semi-finals are…., Breanna Nix, John Foster, Jamal Roberts,

The two singers who were sent home in an emotional elimination were …. Slater Nally and Thunderstorm Artis. 

Country music fans are buzzing with excitement as John Foster has made it into the top 3 of American Idol. His powerful vocals, charming personality and strong stage presence has won over the fans and made him one of the show’s most popular contestants. But that’s not all, Foster has been nominated for the Country Music Association (CMA) Rising Country Music Artist of the Year. This is a huge honor for the young talent, and it shows that Foster has made a big impact in the country music scene and is being recognized for his talents.

It’s a shocking news for the country music fans as John Foster has achieved something no one in the history of the reality singing show has ever managed to achieve before. He has made it to the top 5 and has been nominated for the “Rising Country Music of the Year” category in the CMA and that too before getting eliminated from the show. The fans as well as the organizers of American Idol have been amazed by this young rising star and the impact that he has made in the country music industry.

John Foster has been making a huge impact in the country music world, and his recent achievements in American Idol have further cemented his status as a rising star. Despite being still in the competition, he has managed to secure a place in the top 5, and has been nominated for the CMA Rising Country Music of the Year. This is unheard of, and no one has ever achieved this feat before. The competition is becoming highly intense, and all eyes are now on John Foster, as he continues to dazzle the audience and impress the judges with his incredible talent.

True, the nomination for the Rising Country Music Artist of the Year is largely due to John’s original song “Tell That Angel I Love Her.” The song has touched the hearts of fans and critics alike, and has become a standout moment in the competition.

The Country Music Association (CMA) has recognized the songwriting and singing talent of John Foster, by nominating him for the “Rising Country Music Artist of the Year” category. This nomination is solely based on the impact of his original song, “Tell That Angel I Love Her”. This nomination is a huge achievement for John, especially because he is still competing in American Idol and hasn’t even been eliminated yet.

Despite being amidst a highly competitive season on American Idol, John is speculated to win the show. His amazing and captivating performances, combined with his charm, have already earned him a huge fan base. In addition, he is frequently approached by record labels, trying to get him signed into a contract. However, he is still focused on his path in the competition. If he does take the season’s trophy home, this will definitely enhance his career even further

John Foster is currently the most famous and popular contestant in the whole American Idol history, based on the amount of support and fans he is receiving. Despite other contestants being immensely talented, John’s performances have taken the viewers by storm, and he is by far the most famous fan favorite contestant ever in the history of the show

Fans, if you think that John Foster will win this season of American Idol, please share this news. His incredible talent, personality, and fan support have made him one of the most memorable contestants in the show’s history. Let’s all root for him to take home the title of AmericanIdol this season!

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