With the official announcement of the Top 12 contestants, the competition on American Idol Season 23 is still getting fiercer. The judges used their save power to finish the lineup after America voted for their favorites following a night of fierce performances during the episode with a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame theme.
Canaan James Hill, Josh King, Jamal Roberts, Gabby Samone, Mattie Pruitt, Thunderstorm Artis, Slater Nalley, Breanna Nix, John Foster, Filo, and Kolbi Jordan are among the Top 12 players.
With their exceptional vocals and stage presence, these performers won over the judges and America, demonstrating their ability to advance to the finals. From strong vocals to moving tales, each competitor had something special to offer the audience.
The stakes are higher than ever with only a few weeks remaining in the season. As the Top 12 compete for America's votes, they will now have to contend with ever more difficult themes and performances. On the path to selecting the next American Idol, viewers can anticipate more heartfelt moments, unexpected eliminations, and remarkable performances as the field gets smaller.
The Top 12 of American Idol Season 23 revealed
As the Top 12 contestants for American Idol Season 23 are formally announced, the stakes are getting higher. Fans nervously watched as the next set of exceptional singers claimed their spots after yet another night of heartfelt performances and intense eliminations.
The competition is more intense than ever as the live shows approach the finale, and every competitor is doing everything in their power to win over the judges and the home audience.
A remarkable blend of dynamic performers and powerful vocals will be included in the Top 12 going forward. Filo dazzled with his upbeat performance of The Beatles' With a Little Help From My Friends, and Mattie Pruitt energised the audience with Janis Joplin's Piece of My Heart.
Jamal Roberts kept the pace up with Shout Pt. 1 and 2 by The Isley Brothers, while John Foster played a passionate rendition of Elvis Presley's Jailhouse Rock.
Josh King took up the stage on fire with Billy Joel’s The Longest Time and Canaan James Hill brought the soul with Aretha Franklin’s Mary, Don’t You Weep.
Thunderstorm Artis’ soulful take on James Taylor’s Fire and Rain blew the audience away, as did Gabby Samone’s version of Whitney Houston’s Saving All My Love For You.
Slater Nalley sang Your Song by Elton John. Kolbi Jordan picked You’re All I Need to Get By by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. Che impressed everyone with James Brown’s It’s a Man’s, Man’s, Man’s World, and Breanna Nix’s Open Arms touched the audience.
Unfortunately, two competitors also dropped out of the competition in the latest episode of American Idol. Despite her amazing rendition of Michael Jackson's I Can't Help It, Amanda Barise didn't get enough votes to advance, and Desmond Roberts sang Jesus Is Love by The Commodores. Another poignant turning point in the season was their eliminations.
American Idol promises even more remarkable performances and more difficult decisions as the Top 12 prepare for the next round. American Idol Season 23 is looking to be one of the most interesting seasons yet, with each competitor showcasing a distinct skill.
Head to ABC to watch all the episodes of American Idol Season 23 now!