‘American Idol’ 2025 Results: Who Went Home On Disney Night? What Happened?
May 12, 2025
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With just one week until the American Idol Season 23 finale, Sunday night’s episode combined nostalgia and emotion as the top seven contestants performed Disney classics and Mother’s Day tributes. But only five would advance, and two were eliminated based on viewer votes.
What Happened on ‘American Idol’ Last Night?
The May 11 episode was themed around “Disney Night,” with each contestant performing a song from the Disney canon, followed by a dedication to a maternal figure. The show’s guest mentor was Lin-Manuel Miranda, the Moana and Encanto songwriter, who coached the singers ahead of their performances.
The performances spanned the emotional and the celebratory. Thunderstorm Artis delivered “Colors of the Wind” from Pocahontas and debuted an original song, “Out of the Blue,” written for his wife. “I’ve never been more depressed to be single than in this moment,” host Ryan Seacrest joked after the performance.
Breanna Nix impressed judges with “Reflection” from Mulan, and for her second number, she honored her mother with “Like My Mother Does.” Carrie Underwood told her: “That was so beautiful. Your voice, the song, the moments. All of it.”
Jamal Roberts performed “Go the Distance” from Hercules and followed it with Sam Cooke’s “A Change is Gonna Come,” dedicated to his late stepmother.
Gabby Samone struggled with lyrical errors in “How Far I’ll Go” from Moana but rebounded with a stirring rendition of “Home” from The Wiz.
From left: Gabby Samone, Jamal Roberts, Breanna Nix, John Foster, Slater Nalley, Mattie Pruitt, and Thunderstorm Artis on American Idol’s “Disney Night”. From left: Gabby Samone, Jamal Roberts, Breanna Nix, John Foster, Slater Nalley, Mattie Pruitt, and Thunderstorm Artis on American Idol’s “Disney Night”. ABC
Who Was Eliminated?
Gabby Samone and Mattie Pruitt were eliminated after Sunday’s double cut. Pruitt had delivered a touching version of “Remember Me” from Coco, and later sang “Those Kind of Women” by Lauren Alaina, dedicated to both her mom and stepmom. Though both received positive reviews, neither earned enough viewer votes to continue.
The top five advancing to the penultimate round are:
Breanna Nix
Jamal Roberts
John Foster
Slater Nalley
Thunderstorm Artis
When Is the ‘American Idol’ Final?
The American Idol Season 23 finale will air on Sunday, May 18, in a three-hour coast-to-coast broadcast on ABC. The live episode will feature final performances and the announcement of this year’s winner.
What Prize Does the ‘American Idol’ Winner Get?
The winner typically receives a recording contract along with a cash prize. While the specific details vary each season, past winners have received between $125,000 to $250,000, often structured as a record advance. The sum is usually split between signing and completion of a debut album.
When Is ‘American Idol’ on Next?
The next live episode of American Idol airs Monday, May 12, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. The top five contestants will compete for a spot in the finale, and viewers will once again vote to determine which three will move on. The episode will also be available for streaming the following day on Hulu.
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