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With the proceeding Season 23 of American Idol, the competition is getting more cut-throat as more artists get eliminated. In the newly released April 21, 2025, episode, the judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan gave their remarks to the finalists, as it was left to the mercy of the audience's votes on who would make it to the Top 14!
The six contestants eliminated in this episode include Baylee Littrell, Victor Solomon, Isaiah Misailegalu, Olivier Bergeron, Drew Ryn, and Zaylie Windsor. The American Idol Season 23's Top 14 will be returning to perform live on Sunday, April 27, 2025, for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night.
John Foster, Kolbi Jordan, Thunderstorm Artis, Filo, Mattie Pruitt, Canaan James Hill, Breanna Nix, Jamal Roberts, Slater Nalley, and Gabby Samone were the ten contestants who made it to the next stage of the competition. The remaining four artists who were saved by the judges consisted of Josh King, Ché, Desmond Roberts, and Amanda Barise.
American Idol Season 23 Episode 12, titled Top 14 Revealed was released exclusively on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The episode description says:
"The top 14 are revealed as the finalists return to the stage with live performances from Hollywood."
What happened on American Idol Season 23 Episode 12?
One of the main highlights of American Idol Season 23 Episode 12 was Kolbi Jordan's performance, showcasing her vocal range. With her strong stage presence, Kolbi sang I'm Every Woman by Chaka Khan, impressing the judges with her artistic abilities, making the song as if it were her own. Her storytelling skills, as well as incorporating the meaning of the song, led to her selection for the next round.
Next up was Thunderstorm Artis' performance, singing I love you by Billie Eilish, proving his vocal skills while bringing out the emotion in the song. The audience was able to connect to the song, and the judges were touched by the soulful singing.
The 23-year-old Filo took a different approach while singing Skyfall by Adele. His powerful voice blended smoothly with the song as he gave a spin of his own to the cover. American Idol judges, including Lionel Richie, were surprised by the performance and praised Filo, who made it to the next round.
Meanwhile, John Foster, who is a country singer, covered Neon Moon by Brooks & Dunn. Previously, he had sung an original song to pay tribute to her late friend Maggie Dunn. So far in the competition, John has established his position as a singer and songwriter, gathering an overall likability for his singing style and how he brings an element of storytelling to his performances.
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16-year-old Mattie Pruitt incorporated a piano in her performance while singing In the Stars by Benson Boone. Mattie's mature voice impressed the judges, as the audience felt connected to the song and cheered for her after her performance concluded.
New episodes of American Idol Season 23 are set to air on Sunday, April 27, 2025, in which the contestants will perform according to the theme of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night.
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