The Top 7 ‘Idol’ hopefuls performed two songs — one from the Disney songbook and one for Mother’s Day — as America voted for the Top 5.
American Idol 2025 is down to its Top 7 contenders for the title, and tonight, the competition continues with “Disney Night,” during which each artist will sing a song from the Disney songbook and another dedicated to a special woman in their life for Mother’s Day.
Helping them prepare was special guest Lin-Manuel Miranda, who was nominated for two original song Oscars for Disney movies: “Dos Oruguitas” from Encanto and “How Far I’ll Go” from Moana, so he was the perfect choice for the task.
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While judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan no longer have a say in who progresses in the singing competition, they are on hand to critique the singers and help guide America in deciding who is worthy of going through.
Who went home tonight on American Idol 2025 Top 5
Gabby Samone
Mattie Pruitt
Advancing artists tonight on American Idol 2025 Top 5
Breanna Nix
Jamal Roberts
John Foster
Slater Nalley
Thunderstorm Artis
Here’s how the night broke down:
DISNEY SONGBOOK
GABBY SAMONE
Song: “How Far Will I Go” from Moana
Lionel said: “I got to tell you, I don’t know whether I’m spoiled. You’ve got that show-stopping [ability], I know it’s coming, and sure enough, the crescendo of this shines a light on all of this.”
JAMAL ROBERTS
Song: “Go the Distance” from Hercules
Carrie said: “On your journey with us, with every theme we throw at you, with every song you tackle, you always find a way to put yourself in it. You make it your own. You make it fit you. Singing any kind of genre that you’re not used to singing could be difficult for anybody but you make it look easy. You make it fit you.”
BREANNA NIX
Song: “Reflection” from Moana
Luke said: “You are always in total control. You never look like you don’t have total range on your voice. That song was the perfect choice for you, the way you built it. Lin-Manuel gave you great advice. Stare it down the barrel.”
JOHN FOSTER
Song: “Almost There” from The Princess and the Frog
Lionel said: “Who do you think you are? I mean that was amazing. The crowd said it all for me.”
SLATER NALLEY
Song: “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from The Lion King
Carrie said: “I loved seeing your excitement working with Lin-Manuel. I learned something about you that I had no idea.”
MATTIE PRUITT
Song: “Remember Me” from Coco
Luke said: “That was one of my favorite performances I saw you do. It felt like you are 16. It was innocent and pure. Disney Night is forcing you to do songs you’re not used to.”
THUNDERSTORM ARTIS
Song: “Colors of the Wind” from Pocahontas
Lionel said: “All I am going to say is you are an amazing storyteller. I love everywhere you tell these songs.”
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MOTHER’S DAY SONGS
BREANNA NIX (Mom Tammi)
Song: “Like My Mother Does” by Lauren Alaina
Carrie said: “I just realized I am going to cry my way through this show. That was so beautiful. Your voice, the song, the moments. All of it.”
GABBY SAMONE (Mom Charlotta)
Song: “Home” from The Wiz
Luke said: “That may be my favorite performance you’ve done of the year. Your confidence, your delivery. You are on it tonight. It took tonight to a whole new level.”
SLATER NALLEY (Mom Katie)
Song: “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right” by Bob Dylan
Lionel said: “That is the way you bring out the surprise secret weapon right in the middle, the Jew’s harp. Simplicity is king in this case. I loved the way you pulled it out.”
JAMAL ROBERTS (Stepmom Tabitha)
Song: “A Change is Going to Come” by Sam Cooke
Carrie said: “You just proved why you are here in the Top 7 and you proved why you should continue to be here. It was you being you, man.”
MATTIE PRUITT (Mom Sara, Stepmom Ellie)
Song: “Those Kind of Women” by Lauren Alaina
Luke said: “A couple of weeks ago, you stood over there and said, ‘Mr. Luke, what do you mean, I need more sass.’ You’re getting it more each week, getting more confident. That song choice and the way you moved around, you are getting the sass.”
THUNDERSTORM ARTIS (Wife Faith)
Song: “Out of the Blue” by Thunderstorm Artis
Lionel said: “You are about to turn your thunderstorm into a tornado. It is clear to me that if you are writing those lyrics and those melodies, you have a career. Because in this business, if you are the artist that put those two together, the sky is the limit for you.”
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JOHN FOSTER (Mom Amanda)
Song: “Believe” by Brooks & Dunn
Luke said: “You keep surprising me each week and you keep doing the right things. That has to make the people at home like the heck out of you and that’s what this business is about.”
Then it was time to reveal the results of America’s vote. Host Ryan Seacrest announced the Top 5: Slater, Breanna, John, Jamal, and Thunderstorm.
American Idol airs Sunday and Monday nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. Streams next day on Hulu.
