“American Idol” continued on May 11, with performers hoping to make the top 5 of the competition.
The ABC show shed another two contestants during its fan-favorite Disney Night episode, after whittling down the competition to the top 7 last week.
During episode 16, the top 7 contestants performed songs from the Disney and Pixar film archive under the guidance of Broadway superstar Lin-Manuel Miranda. The contestants also took the stage with their Mother’s Day tributes during the show’s second half, USA TODAY reports.
Here’s who went home and who made it into the top 5 of “American Idol” season 23.
Who went home on ‘American Idol’?
Mattie Pruitt, a 15-year-old high school student from Eagleville, Tennessee, and Gabby Samone, a 23-year-old child-care specialist from Baltimore, Maryland, did not earn enough votes to make it to the top 5 of the competition.
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Who made the top 5 on ‘American Idol’?
Here’s who made the top 5 on “American Idol” 2025:
- Thunderstorm Artis, a 29-year-old musician from Haleiwa, Hawaii.
- John Foster, an 18-year-old college student from Addis, Louisiana.
- Breanna Nix, a 25-year-old stay-at-home mom from Denton, Texas.
- Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old PE teacher from Meridian, Mississippi.
- Slater Nalley, an 18-year-old high school student from Atlanta.
When is ‘American Idol’ on?
New episodes of “American Idol” season 23 air live Sundays and Mondays at 8 p.m.
How to watch ‘American Idol’
Fans can watch “American Idol” season 23 on Sundays and Mondays at 8 p.m. on ABC. Fans can also stream the new episodes the next day on Hulu or live on any streaming platform with live TV capabilities.
How to vote on “American Idol”
There are three ways to vote, according to ABC:
When is the season finale of ‘American Idol’?
The “American Idol” Season 23 finale will air Sunday, May 18.
USA TODAY’s KiMi Robinson contributed to this report.
