The Top 10 contestants on American Idol Season 23 are set to perform live tonight, Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on ABC, as they compete for a spot in the Top 8. This evening’s episode will spotlight Iconic Women of Music, with special guest Miranda Lambert mentoring the contestants and making a guest appearance.
The remaining contestants will perform songs inspired by legendary female artists as part of the week’s empowering theme. The Top 10 singers competing are:
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Canaan James Hill
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Gabby Samone
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Mattie Pruitt
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Thunderstorm Artis
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Slater Nalley
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Breanna Nix
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John Foster
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Kolbi Jordan
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Josh King
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Jamal Roberts
These finalists earned their places through live audience votes, with four contestants eliminated last week — including Ché and Filo, the season’s first platinum ticket winner.
How to Watch ‘American Idol’ 2025:
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Live Broadcast: Sundays and Mondays at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on ABC
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Streaming: Next-day streaming is available on Hulu
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Arizona Viewers: Watch live on ABC15
The fun continues on Monday, May 5, with the “Judge’s Song Contest”, where each judge picks a song for each contestant — without telling them who chose it. The contestant picks the song they connect with most, and the judge whose songs are chosen most wins bragging rights.
How to Vote:
Viewers can vote live during the show using one of the following methods:
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Use the American Idol App
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Text the contestant’s number (shown on-screen) during the live broadcast
Voting opens at the beginning of the episode and closes during the final commercial break, so be sure to vote while watching.
The Season 23 finale will air on Sunday, May 18, when America’s vote will determine who takes home the title of American Idol 2025.
