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American Idol Season 23 Top 8 Compete in Judges' Song Contest

The competition intensifies as the Top 8 perform songs chosen by the judges, with live voting and one judges' save determining the final Top 7.

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A picture from “815 (Ladies’ Night)” where the Top 10 returned hoping to earn a spot in the Top 8.
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Overview

  • The Top 8 contestants—John Foster, Jamal Roberts, Mattie Pruitt, Breanna Nix, Thunderstorm Artis, Slater Nalley, Gabby Samone, and Josh King—advanced following the May 4 'Ladies' Night' episode.
  • Kolbi Jordan and Canaan James Hill, both Platinum Ticket recipients earlier in the season, were eliminated after failing to secure enough viewer votes.
  • On May 5, the Top 8 will perform in the 'Judges' Song Contest,' where judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and Carrie Underwood have selected songs for the contestants to sing anonymously.
  • Live voting will determine the Top 6, with the judges having one save to bring the final contestant into the Top 7.
  • The Season 23 finale is scheduled for May 18, where the winner will receive a recording contract and a cash prize estimated between $125,000 and $250,000.