American Idol 2025: Meet the Top 8 Finalists, Tonight’s Episode Time & How to Watch Live
Who’s Left on ‘American Idol’ Season 23? Top 8 Contestants, Tonight’s Episode Time, and How to Watch
As of Monday, May 5, 2025 — following the exciting “Ladies’ Night” episode — American Idol Season 23 is down to its Top 8 singers. Here’s who’s still in the running for the crown:
🎤 Remaining Contestants (Top 8):
- Breanna Nix
- Gabby Samone
- Jamal Roberts
- John Foster
- Josh King
- Mattie Pruitt
- Slater Nalley
- Thunderstorm Artis
Recently Eliminated (from Top 10):
- Kolbi Jordan
- Canaan James Hill
🎬 Next Episode: What You Need to Know
Air Date: Tonight, Monday, May 5, 2025
Start Time: 8:00 PM ET
Episode Title: "816 (Judge's Song Contest)"
📺 How to Watch
- Live Broadcast: Tune in to ABC.
- Streaming (Live): ABC app or website (TV provider login required).
- Live TV Services: Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and Fubo.
- On Demand: Available Tuesday, May 6 on Hulu.
🎶 What to Expect Tonight
In this Judges’ Song Contest episode, judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan will each select a song anonymously for the Top 8 to perform. After singing, contestants will guess which judge picked their song. The judge with the most correct guesses gets to save one contestant from elimination.
By the end of the night, the Top 6 will be announced, plus one judge’s save will complete the Top 7.
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