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Fw: 6 ¡®American Idol¡¯ contestants cut as Top 14 revealed: APRIL 21


 

From: Sharon Pohlman





6 ¡®American Idol¡¯ contestants cut as Top 14 revealed: Who gave the best performance?

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  • ?April 21, 2025?


Tonight on?, host?Ryan Seacrest?reveals the Top 14 as the finalists return to the stage with powerful, emotional live performances from Hollywood. Judges?,?, and??will have a front-row seat as the hopefuls try to win over America. The entire Top 14 will return Sunday, April 27 to take on iconic songs from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends as America votes live for the Top 12.
The "Top 14 Reveal" episode of?American Idol?airs live coast-to-coast on Monday, April 21 (8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT). Follow along with our live blog below to see each performance and find out who was eliminated. Plus, for your favorite in our poll once the entire Top 14 has performed!

8 p.m.?¡ª Previously, on?American Idol: The Top 20 finalists were announced and sang "Songs of Faith" for a spot in the Top 14.?Jamal Roberts,?Breanna Nix, and?John Foster?won Gold Derby's poll as?your?favorite performers.?Grayson Torrence,?Kyana Fanene,?MKY, and?Penny Samar?were eliminated. Tonight, six more contestants will be cut from the competition as we move one week closer to choosing the Season 23 winner.

8:03 p.m.?¡ª Ryan explains that each contestant will be called forward and told if they are "safe" or "in danger." The Top 10 vote-getters will automatically advance to the Top 14. Next, the judges will save four more underdogs from the "danger zone" to join them.

Voted into the Top 14 "Victory Zone"

Based on America's vote, these 10 artists advanced straight into the Top 14:

Kolbi Jordan
Age:?26
Hometown:?Tulsa, Okla.

Performance:?"I'm Every Woman" by Chaka Khan

Thunderstorm Artis
Age:?29
Hometown:?Haleiwa, Hawaii
Performance:?"i love you" by Billie Eilish

John Foster
Age:?18
Hometown:?Addis, La.
Performance:?"Neon Moon" by Brooks & Dunn

Mattie Pruitt
Age:?16
Hometown:?Eagleville, Tenn.
Performance:?"In the Stars" by Benson Boone;

Canaan James Hill
Age:?17
Hometown:?Dallas
Performance:?"Stand" by Donnie McClurkin

Breanna Nix
Age:?25
Hometown:?Denton, Texas
Performance:?"The Show Must Go On" by Queen

Jamal Roberts
Age:?27
Hometown:?Meridian, Miss.
Performance:?"Try a Little Tenderness" by Otis Redding

Slater Nalley
Age:?18
Hometown:?Atlanta
Performance:?"This Ain't It" by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

Gabby Samone
Age:?23
Hometown:?Baltimore
Performance:?"Don't Rain on My Parade" from Barbra Streisand

SEE?

In the "Danger Zone"

Based on America's vote, these were the Bottom 10:

Isaiah Misailegalu
Age:?17
Hometown:?Las Vegas
Performance:?"Sleepwalker" by Sammy Johnson

Drew Ryn
Age:?28
Hometown:?Chino Valley, Ariz.
Performance:?"Million Reasons" by Lady Gaga

Olivier Bergeron
Age:?22
Hometown:?Kedgwick, New-Brunswick
Performance:?"It's Not My Time" by 3 Doors Down

Josh King
Age:?24
Hometown:?Charlotte, N.C.
Performance:?"Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley

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Age:?28
Hometown:?Essex, England
Performance:?"Jealous Guy" by John Lennon

Baylee Littrell
Age:?22
Hometown:?Alpharetta, Ga.
Performance:?"All of Me" by John Legend

Desmond Roberts
Age:?26
Hometown:?Corona, Calif.
Performance:?"Titanium" by David Guetta feat. Sia

Zaylie Windsor
Age:?18
Hometown:?Safford, Ariz.
Performance:?"Still Into You" by Paramore

Victor Solomon
Age:?26
Hometown:?Peoria, Ill.
Performance:?"Stayin' Alive" by Bee Gees

Amanda Barise
Age:?27
Hometown:?Manhattan, N.Y.

Performance:?"Ain't No Way" by Aretha Franklin

Judges' Saves

Following a tense deliberation, the judges saved?Desmond Roberts,?Josh King,?°ä³ó¨¦, and?Amanda Barise.

Eliminations

These six hopefuls were eliminated:?Isaiah Misailegalu,?Drew Ryn,?Olivier Bergeron,?Baylee Littrell,?Zaylie Windsor, and?Victor Solomon.

The Top 14 will perform again on Sunday, April 27 for "Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night."


The Top 14 will perform again on Sunday, April 27 for "Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night."



Mary
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