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‘American Idol’ Season 23 Top 5 Finalists Set After Disney Night Double Elimination

Mattie Pruitt and Gabby Samone were eliminated following emotional Disney and Mother’s Day performances, leaving five contestants to compete for a spot in the finale.

The Top 7 contestants wait to find out who made it into the Top 5 on "American Idol" Season 23 Episode 17 which aired Sunday, May 11 on ABC.
"Disney Night" on "American Idol" celebrated Mother's Day with special guest Lin-Manuel Miranda. The Top 7 traveled to Disneyland Resort and lit up the stage with Disney classics as America votes live for the five moving forward in the competition. Breanna Nix, pictured, made the top five finalists. 
"Disney Night" on "American Idol" celebrated Mother's Day with special guest Lin-Manuel Miranda. The Top 7 traveled to Disneyland Resort and lit up the stage with Disney classics as America votes live for the five moving forward in the competition. Breanna Nix, pictured, made the top five finalists. 
American Idol stars Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan.

Overview

  • Breanna Nix, Jamal Roberts, John Foster, Slater Nalley, and Thunderstorm Artis advanced to the Top 5 after the May 11 elimination round.
  • Mattie Pruitt, the youngest contestant at 16, and Gabby Samone, the last remaining Black woman in the competition, were voted out.
  • The May 11 episode featured Disney classics and Mother’s Day tributes, with Lin-Manuel Miranda serving as guest mentor.
  • Performances included heartfelt renditions of songs like 'Reflection,' 'Colors of the Wind,' and original compositions dedicated to loved ones.
  • The competition continues with a second Disney Night on May 12, narrowing the field to three finalists ahead of the May 18 live finale.