A cosmic love story that takes place over 13.7 billion years about a floating buoy and a satellite circling the earth, Love Me might best be described as a domestic drama in lockdown. The light, thoughtful, and occasionally repetitive debut feature from Sam and Andy Zuchero takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where humans have gone extinct. All that remains––that we know of––are two machines bobbing and floating with A.I. operating systems and a virtual database of Internet archives spanning all of human history. Without the opportunity for social interaction and physical contact, the pair tries the best it can to establish some sort of connection––to determine what that might even look and sound like.
The premise recalls a common thought experiment: if aliens could only understand humanity through social media, how would they think about us? Would they believe that the facile, oft-scripted content plaguing Instagram...
The premise recalls a common thought experiment: if aliens could only understand humanity through social media, how would they think about us? Would they believe that the facile, oft-scripted content plaguing Instagram...
- 1/22/2024
- by Jake Kring-Schreifels
- The Film Stage
It’s hard to say what’s more impressive: That a married filmmaking duo made a romantic drama that covers 13.7 billion years and climaxes with a buoy fucking a satellite, or that Sam and Andy Zuchero’s debut feature — a tedious movie that gradually squanders all of the goodwill earned by the creative ambition behind it — somehow manages to feel trite and predictable in spite of that premise.
As much as I respect the chutzpah required to jump directly from short films to what might be the longest-spanning love story ever told, time ironically proves to be the undoing of a movie about two star-crossed pieces of metal who can’t even feel it pass. Their struggle to keep things interesting for several million millennia reflects the Zucheros’ struggle to keep things interesting for 92 minutes, as “Love Me” — not unlike the zombie relationship it follows to infinity and beyond — quickly...
As much as I respect the chutzpah required to jump directly from short films to what might be the longest-spanning love story ever told, time ironically proves to be the undoing of a movie about two star-crossed pieces of metal who can’t even feel it pass. Their struggle to keep things interesting for several million millennia reflects the Zucheros’ struggle to keep things interesting for 92 minutes, as “Love Me” — not unlike the zombie relationship it follows to infinity and beyond — quickly...
- 1/20/2024
- by David Ehrlich
- Indiewire
Husband-and-wife filmmaking team Sam and Andy Zuchero have loftily described their debut feature, Love Me, as “Kubrick meets YouTube.” But what comes to mind while experiencing the increasingly stultifying sci-fi odyssey is closer to a mashup, filtered through the prism of social media, of Spike Jonze’s Her and Charlie Kaufman’s Anomalisa, without the imagination or depth of reflection that fuels either of those films. Taking two of the most magnetic actors on the planet, Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun, and transforming them into emotionally stunted virtual avatars for more than half the running time is the least of the miscalculations.
Mixing live action, animation, animatronics and game engine architecture, the movie starts amusingly enough, with a sped up space view of Earth covering more than five million years as it evolves and eventually reaches cataclysm point with a sputter of explosions. That’s curtains for humanity.
A solar-powered...
Mixing live action, animation, animatronics and game engine architecture, the movie starts amusingly enough, with a sped up space view of Earth covering more than five million years as it evolves and eventually reaches cataclysm point with a sputter of explosions. That’s curtains for humanity.
A solar-powered...
- 1/20/2024
- by David Rooney
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
On the most literal level, deceptively busy Sundance novelty “Love Me” is about the relationship between a buoy adrift at sea and a satellite circling the earth. Sam and Andy Zuchero’s eccentric cosmic rom-com takes place in a time after humans have gone extinct, when the surviving machines’ only references are a massive hard drive’s worth of data combed from search engines and social media sites. Audiences can root for the two devices, or they may plunge as deep as they want into this most unconventional of love stories, projecting themselves onto AI characters embodied (in various forms) by Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun.
Beautiful and complicated, those two stars make a most enticing screen couple, even if they’re just playing idealized avatars for a pair of robots. The Zucheros’ creation is audacious and original, but also suffers from some of the same Adhd issues that afflicted...
Beautiful and complicated, those two stars make a most enticing screen couple, even if they’re just playing idealized avatars for a pair of robots. The Zucheros’ creation is audacious and original, but also suffers from some of the same Adhd issues that afflicted...
- 1/20/2024
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
American Idol winner Iam Tongi apologized after facing backlash for acting “disrespectfully” while singing the national anthem at this year’s MLB Homerun Derby.
Tongi was invited to sing “The Star Spangled Banner” at the MLB Home Run Derby in Seattle and accidentally kept his baseball hat on while singing. He was later slammed by fans who called him “disrespectful.”
He apologized in a YouTube video posted, captioning it, “First try at singing the National Anthem. So nervous that it was in front of such a huge crowd. And apologize for being so nervous and forgot to take off the hat.” The video featured Tongi’s beautiful rendition of the national anthem at the game.
In addition to the video, Tongi shared another apology on his Twitter account.
“Tens of thousands of people. I walk out and my uncle reminds me to remove my hat before I start singing. I remember.
Tongi was invited to sing “The Star Spangled Banner” at the MLB Home Run Derby in Seattle and accidentally kept his baseball hat on while singing. He was later slammed by fans who called him “disrespectful.”
He apologized in a YouTube video posted, captioning it, “First try at singing the National Anthem. So nervous that it was in front of such a huge crowd. And apologize for being so nervous and forgot to take off the hat.” The video featured Tongi’s beautiful rendition of the national anthem at the game.
In addition to the video, Tongi shared another apology on his Twitter account.
“Tens of thousands of people. I walk out and my uncle reminds me to remove my hat before I start singing. I remember.
- 7/17/2023
- by Nina Hauswirth
- Uinterview
Megan Danielle, the runner-up of American Idol’s Season 21, is speaking up about the controversy around Iam Tongi’s victory during the competition. In a new interview with the New York Post, Danielle pushed back against fan allegations that the show was rigged. “I feel like Iam is so deserving, and he’s so humble, and, I don’t know, I feel like any of us really deserved it,” the 21-year-old said. “I would say that it isn’t [rigged] just because, you know, I feel like God made all of this happen for a reason, even if I was first, second, last, whatever.” In the May 21 season finale, Tongi became the latest Idol winner, with Danielle coming in second and Colin Stough placing third. And those results had some viewers suspicious. “American Idol is rigged,” one person tweeted during the show. “Colin Stough was the best one out there. Big...
- 5/28/2023
- TV Insider
Iam Tongi was crowned the winner of American Idol Season 21 with Megan Danielle taking second place and Colin Stough taking third.
Following Tongi’s win, there has been debate among some fans that the show was “rigged” for him to win. Now Danielle is opening up about the controversy and pushing back on the unfounded claims.
“I would say that it isn’t just because, you know, I feel like God made all of this happen for a reason,” the American Idol runner-up told the New York Post in an interview. “Even if I was first, second, last, whatever … I feel like any of us really deserved it.”
Danielle continued, “I feel like Iam was deserving and he’s so humble and so talented. And this was his time and I’m just super proud of him.”
Audiences connected with Tongi after he revealed that he lost his father a...
Following Tongi’s win, there has been debate among some fans that the show was “rigged” for him to win. Now Danielle is opening up about the controversy and pushing back on the unfounded claims.
“I would say that it isn’t just because, you know, I feel like God made all of this happen for a reason,” the American Idol runner-up told the New York Post in an interview. “Even if I was first, second, last, whatever … I feel like any of us really deserved it.”
Danielle continued, “I feel like Iam was deserving and he’s so humble and so talented. And this was his time and I’m just super proud of him.”
Audiences connected with Tongi after he revealed that he lost his father a...
- 5/27/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Yessah! Iam Tongi is your 2023 winner of American Idol. The 18-year-old from Kahuku, Hawaii, was a frontrunner from the start. His initial Idol audition emerged as the most-watched video on the show’s YouTube channel, amassing 16 million views in three months. Audiences even chanted his name whenever he appeared. Fans didn’t just connect with his performances but with the teen’s heart-wrenching story of losing his father Rodney a few years ago to kidney disease. Who could blame Iam for feeling emotional when host Ryan Seacrest revealed he had won the nationwide vote over runner-up Megan Danielle during the May 21 star-studded finale? The morning after the last piece of confetti fell in Hollywood, we caught up with the newly minted Idol champ about his emotional journey. First off congratulations. How did it feel hearing your name as winner of American Idol 2023? Iam Tongi: It’s amazing. I was so happy everyone voted.
- 5/22/2023
- TV Insider
Tonight on “American Idol,” the live coast-to-coast, three-hour season finale features special performances from music legends and today’s top artists, with the Top 3 contestants taking the stage for the final time as America decides who will become the next American Idol. Will Colin Stough, Iam Tongi or Megan Danielle be crowned the winner? Emmy Award winner Ryan Seacrest hosts the reality TV competition series for the show’s sixth season on ABC and 21st overall.
Follow along with our updating live blog on Sunday, May 21 (8:00 p.m. Et/5:00 p.m. Pt) as we react to the Top 3 performances and reveal who wins.
The all-star lineup of performers includes the return of former Idol judge Keith Urban (singing “Wild Heart”), who will also mentor each of the finalists. Also confirmed to hit the stage are Clay Aiken & Ruben Studdard, Ellie Goulding, James Blunt, Jazmine Sullivan, Jelly Roll, Kevin Cronin,...
Follow along with our updating live blog on Sunday, May 21 (8:00 p.m. Et/5:00 p.m. Pt) as we react to the Top 3 performances and reveal who wins.
The all-star lineup of performers includes the return of former Idol judge Keith Urban (singing “Wild Heart”), who will also mentor each of the finalists. Also confirmed to hit the stage are Clay Aiken & Ruben Studdard, Ellie Goulding, James Blunt, Jazmine Sullivan, Jelly Roll, Kevin Cronin,...
- 5/22/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
ABC’s American Idol 2023 finale is nearly over, and fans finally get to see which of the top three singers wins. Colin Stough, Megan Danielle, and Iam Tongi compete for the grand prize on Sunday, May 21, 2023. So, what does the American Idol 2023 winner receive? Here’s what to know.
Megan Danielle from ‘American Idol’ 2023 | ABC/Eric McCandless What does the winner of ‘American Idol’ 2023 receive?
Iam Tongi, Colin Stough, and Megan Danielle are excited to be the top three singers entering the American Idol 2023 finale. The finale begins on Sunday at 8 p.m. Et and ends at 11 p.m. Et. Not only do the top three singers reveal their new original songs, but they also receive guest mentorship from country superstar Keith Urban. Several other performers hit the stage throughout the night, including the three judges and the top 12 singers from the season.
So, what will the winner of the season receive?...
Megan Danielle from ‘American Idol’ 2023 | ABC/Eric McCandless What does the winner of ‘American Idol’ 2023 receive?
Iam Tongi, Colin Stough, and Megan Danielle are excited to be the top three singers entering the American Idol 2023 finale. The finale begins on Sunday at 8 p.m. Et and ends at 11 p.m. Et. Not only do the top three singers reveal their new original songs, but they also receive guest mentorship from country superstar Keith Urban. Several other performers hit the stage throughout the night, including the three judges and the top 12 singers from the season.
So, what will the winner of the season receive?...
- 5/21/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
ABC’s American Idol 2023 finale is nearly here, and fans can’t wait to see who wins. Colin Stough, Megan Danielle, and Iam Tongi made it to the finale, and all three singers have unique voices and backstories they’ve used to connect with the audience. Fans also look forward to listening to Colin, Megan, and Iam’s singles. Here’s what we know about the American Idol 2023 singles.
‘American Idol’ 2023 finalist Colin Stough | ABC/Eric McCandless Colin Stough’s ‘American Idol’ 2023 single: ‘I Still Talk to Jesus’
Colin Stough is an 18-year-old Hvac technician from Amory, Mississippi, and he continues to charm fans as he enters the American Idol 2023 finale. Colin’s single is titled “I Still Talk to Jesus,” and it was co-written by Francisco Martin VI and Hank Compton. The lyrics seem to portray a lost man who’s going through a breakup.
“I still talk to...
‘American Idol’ 2023 finalist Colin Stough | ABC/Eric McCandless Colin Stough’s ‘American Idol’ 2023 single: ‘I Still Talk to Jesus’
Colin Stough is an 18-year-old Hvac technician from Amory, Mississippi, and he continues to charm fans as he enters the American Idol 2023 finale. Colin’s single is titled “I Still Talk to Jesus,” and it was co-written by Francisco Martin VI and Hank Compton. The lyrics seem to portray a lost man who’s going through a breakup.
“I still talk to...
- 5/21/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
ABC’s American Idol 2023 finale is nearly here, and only three contestants remain. Country singers love Megan Danielle and Colin Stough, and many fans fell in love with Iam Tongi from the start of the competition. So, how can fans vote for the American Idol 2023 winner? Here’s everything to know about voting during the finale.
Iam Tongi from ‘American Idol’ 2023 | ABC/Eric McCandless How to vote for the top 3 in ‘American Idol’ 2023 finale
Fans can vote during the American Idol 2023 finale when live coast-to-coast voting begins. Voting begins during the live coast-to-coast finale and ends during the final commercial break.
Viewers have multiple methods of voting. They can vote online at AmericanIdol.com/vote, in the American Idol app, or via text. Fans utilizing the text method should know the following numbers for their favorite singer:
Iam Tonga: Text 12 to 21523
Colin Stough: Text 6 to 21523
Megan Danielle: Text 10 to 21523
Fans...
Iam Tongi from ‘American Idol’ 2023 | ABC/Eric McCandless How to vote for the top 3 in ‘American Idol’ 2023 finale
Fans can vote during the American Idol 2023 finale when live coast-to-coast voting begins. Voting begins during the live coast-to-coast finale and ends during the final commercial break.
Viewers have multiple methods of voting. They can vote online at AmericanIdol.com/vote, in the American Idol app, or via text. Fans utilizing the text method should know the following numbers for their favorite singer:
Iam Tonga: Text 12 to 21523
Colin Stough: Text 6 to 21523
Megan Danielle: Text 10 to 21523
Fans...
- 5/21/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
ABC’s American Idol 2023 finale is nearly here, and fans can’t wait to see Iam Tongi, Megan Danielle, and Colin Stough hit the stage one final time for fan votes. By the end of the evening, one of the top three contestants will be crowned the winner. And throughout the evening, viewers will see several guest performances. Here’s every guest performer.
Every guest performer taking the stage during the ‘American Idol’ 2023 finale ‘American Idol’ 2023 | ABC/Eric McCandles
The American Idol 2023 finale features the top three finalists singing songs of their own, but they’re not the only ones taking the stage. The night is filled with guest performances from American Idol alumni, the judges, and other notable stars.
So, who can viewers expect to see? Keith Urban will reportedly guest mentor the top three while also performing. The country superstar will likely greatly help finalists Colin Stough and Megan Danielle,...
Every guest performer taking the stage during the ‘American Idol’ 2023 finale ‘American Idol’ 2023 | ABC/Eric McCandles
The American Idol 2023 finale features the top three finalists singing songs of their own, but they’re not the only ones taking the stage. The night is filled with guest performances from American Idol alumni, the judges, and other notable stars.
So, who can viewers expect to see? Keith Urban will reportedly guest mentor the top three while also performing. The country superstar will likely greatly help finalists Colin Stough and Megan Danielle,...
- 5/21/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Could an upset be brewing on Season 21 of “American Idol”? All year fans have been forecasting Iam Tongi would take home the top prize, but he may not be the sure bet we’ve assumed. This season closely resembles a similar lineup up finalists from Season 17 when 18-year old country crooner Laine Hardy took down fan favorite Alejandro Aranda, who, like Iam, had become a viral sensation since his first audition.
This time around it’s 18-year old Mississippi native Colin Stough who has progressively grown his fanbase each week, delivering honky-tonk renditions of some of music’s most popular tunes. Like Laine, he was barely a blip on viewers’ radar in early rounds, but as judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie have pointed out, his star continues to rise.
See Colin vs. Iam vs. Megan: Who do You want to win ‘American Idol’ Season 21? [Poll]
Megan Danielle is this season’s third finalist,...
This time around it’s 18-year old Mississippi native Colin Stough who has progressively grown his fanbase each week, delivering honky-tonk renditions of some of music’s most popular tunes. Like Laine, he was barely a blip on viewers’ radar in early rounds, but as judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie have pointed out, his star continues to rise.
See Colin vs. Iam vs. Megan: Who do You want to win ‘American Idol’ Season 21? [Poll]
Megan Danielle is this season’s third finalist,...
- 5/17/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
ABC’s American Idol 2023 announced the top three singers on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Two singers went home as three singers will now move forward into the finale — and Katy Perry already thinks she knows who’s taking home the grand prize. Here’s what she said about Iam Tongi winning the competition before it’s all over.
[Spoiler alert: American Idol 2023 spoilers ahead regarding the top three.]
Wé Ani, Zachariah Smith, and Iam Tongi | ABC/Eric McCandless Katy Perry already believes the ‘American Idol’ 2023 winner is Iam Tongi
Iam Tongi stood out from the very beginning of American Idol 2023. The Hawaiian native’s beautiful voice has never faltered in any of his performances, and he continues to find himself in the top spots moving forward. Fans aren’t surprised to see Iam in the top three, though he’s in good company with Megan Danielle and Colin Stough. While Megan and Colin present stiff competition, Katy Perry believes Iam will take home the win.
[Spoiler alert: American Idol 2023 spoilers ahead regarding the top three.]
Wé Ani, Zachariah Smith, and Iam Tongi | ABC/Eric McCandless Katy Perry already believes the ‘American Idol’ 2023 winner is Iam Tongi
Iam Tongi stood out from the very beginning of American Idol 2023. The Hawaiian native’s beautiful voice has never faltered in any of his performances, and he continues to find himself in the top spots moving forward. Fans aren’t surprised to see Iam in the top three, though he’s in good company with Megan Danielle and Colin Stough. While Megan and Colin present stiff competition, Katy Perry believes Iam will take home the win.
- 5/16/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
ABC’s American Idol 2023 top three singers are officially moving forward into the finale, and fans can’t wait to see who wins the competition. On Sunday, May 14, 2023, two singers went home, and the results shocked many fans. So, who will win? Here’s who’s slated to win American Idol 2023 based on Facebook “likes” and views thus far.
[Spoiler alert: American Idol 2023 spoilers ahead regarding the top three.]
Iam Tongi in ‘American Idol’ 2023 | ABC/Eric McCandless ‘American Idol’ 2023 predictions state Iam Tongi will win
Iam Tongi has been a frontrunner in American Idol 2023 since the beginning of the competition. He officially made it to the top three singers with Colin Stough and Megan Danielle. And it looks like fans on Facebook also love Iam, as he’s clearly a fan favorite.
The top five performed two Disney-themed songs each on Sunday, May 14. Colin sang “Real Gone” from Cars and “Nobody Knows” from Pete’s Dragon. Megan sang “You Can’t...
[Spoiler alert: American Idol 2023 spoilers ahead regarding the top three.]
Iam Tongi in ‘American Idol’ 2023 | ABC/Eric McCandless ‘American Idol’ 2023 predictions state Iam Tongi will win
Iam Tongi has been a frontrunner in American Idol 2023 since the beginning of the competition. He officially made it to the top three singers with Colin Stough and Megan Danielle. And it looks like fans on Facebook also love Iam, as he’s clearly a fan favorite.
The top five performed two Disney-themed songs each on Sunday, May 14. Colin sang “Real Gone” from Cars and “Nobody Knows” from Pete’s Dragon. Megan sang “You Can’t...
- 5/16/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
ABC’s American Idol 2023 top three singers have officially been announced, and fans can’t wait to see them take the stage in the finale. Typically, the show runs every Sunday and Monday at 8 p.m. Et. But there’s a time change with the episode airing on Monday, May 15, 2023. Here’s what fans need to know about the change, according to the American Idol 2023 schedule.
[Spoiler alert: American Idol 2023 spoilers ahead regarding the top three.]
Colin Stough from ‘American Idol’ 2023 | ABC/Eric McCandless ‘American Idol’ 2023 has a time change on Monday, May 15, 2023
American Idol 2023 fans need to know about the upcoming schedule. The episode airing on Monday, May 15, 2023, begins at 9 p.m. Et and ends at 11 p.m. Et.
The episode on Monday, May 15, takes viewers into the personal lives of the final three. Here, fans will learn more about Colin Stough, Megan Danielle, and Iam Tongi on the road to the finale episode. Because the American...
[Spoiler alert: American Idol 2023 spoilers ahead regarding the top three.]
Colin Stough from ‘American Idol’ 2023 | ABC/Eric McCandless ‘American Idol’ 2023 has a time change on Monday, May 15, 2023
American Idol 2023 fans need to know about the upcoming schedule. The episode airing on Monday, May 15, 2023, begins at 9 p.m. Et and ends at 11 p.m. Et.
The episode on Monday, May 15, takes viewers into the personal lives of the final three. Here, fans will learn more about Colin Stough, Megan Danielle, and Iam Tongi on the road to the finale episode. Because the American...
- 5/15/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
“American Idol” fans were outraged Sunday night when Wé Ani was eliminated after two powerhouse performances on “Disney Night.” The 24-year old performer from New York received high praise from judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie after belting out “Into the Unknown” from “Frozen II” and “The Climb” from “Hannah Montana: The Movie.” But it wasn’t enough to rally the votes, and despite fans voting her the best of the night in our recent poll, she was sent packing alongside Mississippi’s Zachariah Smith. View our full poll results below.
See ‘American Idol’ all-star finale: Keith Urban returns; performers include Clay Aiken, Ruben Studdard, Pitbull, TLC and more …
‘American Idol’ Top 5: Who gave the best performance?
Wé Ani (“Into the Unknown” & “The Climb”) – 37%
Iam Tongi (“Lava” & “Father and Son”) – 23%
Megan Danielle (“Carried Me With You” & “You Can’t Stop the Girl”) – 18%
Colin Stough (“Real Gone” & “Nobody Knows...
See ‘American Idol’ all-star finale: Keith Urban returns; performers include Clay Aiken, Ruben Studdard, Pitbull, TLC and more …
‘American Idol’ Top 5: Who gave the best performance?
Wé Ani (“Into the Unknown” & “The Climb”) – 37%
Iam Tongi (“Lava” & “Father and Son”) – 23%
Megan Danielle (“Carried Me With You” & “You Can’t Stop the Girl”) – 18%
Colin Stough (“Real Gone” & “Nobody Knows...
- 5/15/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
ABC’s American Idol 2023 continues with the top five singers performing on Sunday, May 14, 2023. The top five are a seriously impressive bunch, and they all will sing for Disney Night. However, they can’t all move on to the finale. So, when are the top three singers revealed? Here’s what we know.
When are the top 3 revealed on ‘American Idol’ 2023? Iam Tongi from ‘American Idol’ 2023 | ABC/Eric McCandless
The American Idol 2023 top five will become the top three on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Fans can cast their votes during the episode that airs at 8 p.m. Et. By the end of the episode, Ryan Seacrest will announce which singer received the most votes, and two singers will head home. The top three will then move on to the finale, where they’ll compete for the grand prize and title.
The top five — Zachariah Smith, Megan Danielle, Iam Tongi, Wé Ani, and...
When are the top 3 revealed on ‘American Idol’ 2023? Iam Tongi from ‘American Idol’ 2023 | ABC/Eric McCandless
The American Idol 2023 top five will become the top three on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Fans can cast their votes during the episode that airs at 8 p.m. Et. By the end of the episode, Ryan Seacrest will announce which singer received the most votes, and two singers will head home. The top three will then move on to the finale, where they’ll compete for the grand prize and title.
The top five — Zachariah Smith, Megan Danielle, Iam Tongi, Wé Ani, and...
- 5/14/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
ABC’s American Idol 2023 top 5 perform on Disney Night on Sunday, May 14, 2023, and fans can’t wait to see their favorites sing the tunes of their childhoods. After the top five perform, fans can vote for the top three singers they hope to see move on to the finale. So, how many episodes are left in the season after the top five perform? Here’s what to know about the American Idol 2023 schedule.
How many episodes are left in ‘American Idol’ 2023 after the top 5? ‘American Idol’ 2023 | ABC/Eric McCandless
American Idol 2023 is winding down after the top five perform. The top five — Zachariah Smith, Megan Danielle, Iam Tongi, Wé Ani, and Colin Stough — sing two songs on Sunday, May 14, 2023. By the end of the episode, fans can vote on who they hope to make it into the top three. The top three are then announced at the end of the episode airing on Sunday,...
How many episodes are left in ‘American Idol’ 2023 after the top 5? ‘American Idol’ 2023 | ABC/Eric McCandless
American Idol 2023 is winding down after the top five perform. The top five — Zachariah Smith, Megan Danielle, Iam Tongi, Wé Ani, and Colin Stough — sing two songs on Sunday, May 14, 2023. By the end of the episode, fans can vote on who they hope to make it into the top three. The top three are then announced at the end of the episode airing on Sunday,...
- 5/14/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The “American Idol” Top 5 contestants perform Live coast to coast on Sunday, May 14 in hopes of advancing to the Season 21 finale. They’ll perform hits from the Disney songbook for judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie while viewers vote from home. But which two contestants are predicted to be eliminated?
“American Idol” superfans have been forecasting the outcome in our Gold Derby Predictions Center. According to the latest odds, Zachariah Smith is most likely to be heading home. Next on the chopping block appears to be Megan Danielle, although it’s a close race so don’t count her out completely.
See ‘American Idol’ spoiler: Find out what the Top 5 will sing on ‘Disney Night’ (May 14)
Iam Tongi continues to be the frontrunner this season. Expected to join him in the finale are Wé Ani and Colin Stough. Iam has led the way ever since his Season 21 audition...
“American Idol” superfans have been forecasting the outcome in our Gold Derby Predictions Center. According to the latest odds, Zachariah Smith is most likely to be heading home. Next on the chopping block appears to be Megan Danielle, although it’s a close race so don’t count her out completely.
See ‘American Idol’ spoiler: Find out what the Top 5 will sing on ‘Disney Night’ (May 14)
Iam Tongi continues to be the frontrunner this season. Expected to join him in the finale are Wé Ani and Colin Stough. Iam has led the way ever since his Season 21 audition...
- 5/13/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
ABC’s American Idol 2023 top five have officially been announced, and fans have divided opinions regarding who made it through and who got sent home. So, when do the top five have their next performances, and what’s the theme? Here’s what to know about the American Idol 2023 schedule as the finale looms.
[Spoiler alert: American Idol 2023 spoilers ahead regarding the top five contestants.]
‘American Idol’ 2023 | ABC/Eric McCandless The ‘American Idol’ 2023 top 5 perform on Sunday, May 14, 2023
The American Idol 2023 top five were officially announced on Sunday, May 7, 2023. The final eight — Warren Peay, Zachariah Smith, Haven Madison, Colin Stough, Megan Danielle, Iam Tongi, Wé Ani, and Oliver Steele — took to the stage for solo performances of Alanis Morissette’s hits. Morissette and Ed Sheeran took over judging duties for Lionel Richie and Katy Perry, as Richie and Perry were performing at King Charles III’s coronation.
Zachariah Smith, Megan Danielle, Iam Tongi, Wé Ani, and Colin Stough were voted into the top five.
[Spoiler alert: American Idol 2023 spoilers ahead regarding the top five contestants.]
‘American Idol’ 2023 | ABC/Eric McCandless The ‘American Idol’ 2023 top 5 perform on Sunday, May 14, 2023
The American Idol 2023 top five were officially announced on Sunday, May 7, 2023. The final eight — Warren Peay, Zachariah Smith, Haven Madison, Colin Stough, Megan Danielle, Iam Tongi, Wé Ani, and Oliver Steele — took to the stage for solo performances of Alanis Morissette’s hits. Morissette and Ed Sheeran took over judging duties for Lionel Richie and Katy Perry, as Richie and Perry were performing at King Charles III’s coronation.
Zachariah Smith, Megan Danielle, Iam Tongi, Wé Ani, and Colin Stough were voted into the top five.
- 5/8/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
ABC’s American Idol 2023 continues on with the top five performers after the top eight performed on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Fans clearly have their favorites and continue to participate in the weekly voting process. Typically, new episodes of the show air on both Sundays and Mondays. So, is American Idol on tonight, Monday, May 8, 2023? Here’s what to know about the show’s schedule.
[Spoiler alert: American Idol 2023 spoilers ahead regarding the top five contestants.]
Megan Danielle in ‘American Idol’ 2023 | ABC/Eric McCandless Is ‘American Idol’ 2023 on tonight, Monday, May 8, 2023?
Unfortunately, for American Idol fans, they won’t get two episodes during the week of May 7, 2023. American Idol 2023 does not air a new episode on Monday, May 8, 2023. The next new episode airs on Sunday, May 14, 2023.
The episode airing on Sunday, May 7, showed the top eight contestants singing their hearts out in the hopes of getting into the top five. Infamous rock superstar Alanis Morissette and pop star Ed Sheeran stepped in as...
[Spoiler alert: American Idol 2023 spoilers ahead regarding the top five contestants.]
Megan Danielle in ‘American Idol’ 2023 | ABC/Eric McCandless Is ‘American Idol’ 2023 on tonight, Monday, May 8, 2023?
Unfortunately, for American Idol fans, they won’t get two episodes during the week of May 7, 2023. American Idol 2023 does not air a new episode on Monday, May 8, 2023. The next new episode airs on Sunday, May 14, 2023.
The episode airing on Sunday, May 7, showed the top eight contestants singing their hearts out in the hopes of getting into the top five. Infamous rock superstar Alanis Morissette and pop star Ed Sheeran stepped in as...
- 5/8/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tonight on “American Idol,” Alanis Morissette and Ed Sheeran join Luke Bryan as guest judges. Katy Perry and Lionel Richie check in from Windsor Palace as they celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. Morissette pulls double duty as mentor while the Top 8 perform solo renditions of her hits, and also team up for duets from Sheeran’s music catalog. America votes for the Top 5 Live coast to coast. Will your favorites make the cut? Emmy Award winner Ryan Seacrest hosts the reality TV competition series for the show’s sixth season on ABC and 21st overall.
Follow along with our updating live blog on Sunday, May 7 (8:00 p.m. Et/5:00 p.m. Pt) as we react to the Top 8 performances and reveal who will perform in the Top 5 on Sunday, May 14.
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Follow along with our updating live blog on Sunday, May 7 (8:00 p.m. Et/5:00 p.m. Pt) as we react to the Top 8 performances and reveal who will perform in the Top 5 on Sunday, May 14.
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- 5/8/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
ABC’s American Idol 2023 continues on with the top eight contestants. The top seven contestants were chosen from the top 10, and the judges then chose to save one last contestant to move on. Now, the singers are competing for a spot in the top five. When are the American Idol 2023 top five revealed? Here’s what to know.
‘American Idol’ 2023: Here’s when the top 5 contestants are announced ‘American Idol’ 2023 top 8 | ABC/Eric McCandless
The American Idol 2023 top five contestants will be announced on Sunday, May 7, 2023. The top eight contestants will sing in the hopes of attaining a highly-coveted spot in the final five, and fans can vote during the show to get their favorites through. The top eight contestants are:
Wé Ani
Iam Tongi
Haven Madison
Zachariah Smith
Warren Peay
Megan Danielle
Colin Stough
Oliver Steele
Contestants leading the way on Facebook heading into the top five are Wé,...
‘American Idol’ 2023: Here’s when the top 5 contestants are announced ‘American Idol’ 2023 top 8 | ABC/Eric McCandless
The American Idol 2023 top five contestants will be announced on Sunday, May 7, 2023. The top eight contestants will sing in the hopes of attaining a highly-coveted spot in the final five, and fans can vote during the show to get their favorites through. The top eight contestants are:
Wé Ani
Iam Tongi
Haven Madison
Zachariah Smith
Warren Peay
Megan Danielle
Colin Stough
Oliver Steele
Contestants leading the way on Facebook heading into the top five are Wé,...
- 5/7/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The “American Idol” Top 8 contestants perform Live coast to coast on Sunday, May 7 in hopes of advancing to the Top 5. Grammy winners Alanis Morissette and Ed Sheeran will join Luke Bryan as guest judges while series regulars Katy Perry and Lionel Richie jet off to the UK to take part in the historic coronation of King Charles III. But which contestants are predicted to go home?
“American Idol” superfans have been forecasting the outcome in our Gold Derby Predictions Center. According to the latest odds, Oliver Steele is most likely to be heading home after landing in the bottom three last week. Katy saved him after winning the Judge’s Song Contest. The other two singers most at risk of elimination are Haven Madison and Warren Peay.
See Everything to know about ‘American Idol’ Season 21: Finalists, judges and celebrity mentors
Iam Tongi continues to be the frontrunner this season.
“American Idol” superfans have been forecasting the outcome in our Gold Derby Predictions Center. According to the latest odds, Oliver Steele is most likely to be heading home after landing in the bottom three last week. Katy saved him after winning the Judge’s Song Contest. The other two singers most at risk of elimination are Haven Madison and Warren Peay.
See Everything to know about ‘American Idol’ Season 21: Finalists, judges and celebrity mentors
Iam Tongi continues to be the frontrunner this season.
- 5/7/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Tonight on “American Idol,” the “Judge’s Song Contest” returns as Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie each suggest songs for the contestants to choose from. America votes for the Top 7 Live coast to coast. Will your favorites make the cut? Emmy Award winner Ryan Seacrest hosts the reality TV competition series for the show’s sixth season on ABC and 21st overall.
Follow along with our updating live blog on Monday, May 1 (8:00 p.m. Et/5:00 p.m. Pt) as we react to the Top 10 performances and reveal who will perform in the Top 7 on Sunday, May 7.
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8:00 p.m. — Previously on “American Idol”! The Top 12 performed for “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night.” Lucy Love and Nutsa were eliminated at the end of the episode. Who will stand out tonight as...
Follow along with our updating live blog on Monday, May 1 (8:00 p.m. Et/5:00 p.m. Pt) as we react to the Top 10 performances and reveal who will perform in the Top 7 on Sunday, May 7.
See Everything to know about ‘American Idol’ Season 21: Finalists, judges and celebrity mentors
8:00 p.m. — Previously on “American Idol”! The Top 12 performed for “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night.” Lucy Love and Nutsa were eliminated at the end of the episode. Who will stand out tonight as...
- 5/2/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
ABC’s American Idol 2023 continues on now that the show revealed the top 10 singers on Sunday, April 30, 2023. The top 12 competed against each other during Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night with Adam Lambert as the guest mentor. Now, the top 10 will sing once more on Monday, May 1, 2023. Do seven contestants move forward by the end of the episode, or do eight? Here’s what to know.
[Spoiler alert: American Idol 2023 spoilers ahead regarding the top 10 contestants.]
‘American Idol’ 2023 | ABC/Eric McCandless How 8 contestants likely move forward during the Judges’ Song Contest on ‘American Idol’ 2023
It’s time for the Judges’ Song Contest for the American Idol 2023 top 10 singers. During the episode, each of the top 10 is presented with three song options — one from each of the judges. The contestant chooses one of the songs to sing without knowing which judge chose the song. The judge who chose the song performed then attains a point. By the end of the episode,...
[Spoiler alert: American Idol 2023 spoilers ahead regarding the top 10 contestants.]
‘American Idol’ 2023 | ABC/Eric McCandless How 8 contestants likely move forward during the Judges’ Song Contest on ‘American Idol’ 2023
It’s time for the Judges’ Song Contest for the American Idol 2023 top 10 singers. During the episode, each of the top 10 is presented with three song options — one from each of the judges. The contestant chooses one of the songs to sing without knowing which judge chose the song. The judge who chose the song performed then attains a point. By the end of the episode,...
- 5/1/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
ABC’s American Idol 2023 top 10 contestants have officially been revealed, and fans are excited to see who made it down from the top 12. Some viewers are extremely happy with the results, but others find the top 10 singers quite surprising. According to Facebook, a few singers clearly have a bigger fanbase than others. Here’s who’s winning on social media.
[Spoiler alert: American Idol 2023 spoilers ahead regarding the top 10 contestants.]
‘American Idol’ 2023 | ABC/Eric McCandless The top 3 most popular contestants after the ‘American Idol’ 2023 top 10 reveal
Fans clearly have their favorites following the American Idol 2023 top 10 reveal — one contestant might have the whole competition in the bag. According to a fan on Reddit, Iam Tongi had nearly 35,000 “likes” on Facebook after his stellar performance during the top 10 reveal on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Tyson Venegas had the next highest number of “likes” with over 6,000, and Wé Ani had the third highest with 5,400 “likes.”
It’s clear fans can expect to see Iam continue until the end.
[Spoiler alert: American Idol 2023 spoilers ahead regarding the top 10 contestants.]
‘American Idol’ 2023 | ABC/Eric McCandless The top 3 most popular contestants after the ‘American Idol’ 2023 top 10 reveal
Fans clearly have their favorites following the American Idol 2023 top 10 reveal — one contestant might have the whole competition in the bag. According to a fan on Reddit, Iam Tongi had nearly 35,000 “likes” on Facebook after his stellar performance during the top 10 reveal on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Tyson Venegas had the next highest number of “likes” with over 6,000, and Wé Ani had the third highest with 5,400 “likes.”
It’s clear fans can expect to see Iam continue until the end.
- 5/1/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Season 21 “American Idol” Top 20 were revealed Sunday night, and immediately performed for a spot in the Top 12. Tonight, America’s vote will reveal the Top 10 before judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie save two more to round out the Top 12. In a recent poll we asked our readers to name their favorite performance from Sunday, April 23. Who came out on top? And who will be eliminated based on our results? View our full poll results below.
See Everything to know about ‘American Idol’ Season 21: Finalists, judges and celebrity mentors
Full disclosure: International fans are nuts for Nutsa! Especially from her home country of Georgia. Sadly, only Americans can vote for the next Idol, so to gauge a more accurate prediction, we have filtered out votes from outside America. But there is good news for Nutsa fans — she’s got plenty of cheerleaders stateside.
American Idol Top...
See Everything to know about ‘American Idol’ Season 21: Finalists, judges and celebrity mentors
Full disclosure: International fans are nuts for Nutsa! Especially from her home country of Georgia. Sadly, only Americans can vote for the next Idol, so to gauge a more accurate prediction, we have filtered out votes from outside America. But there is good news for Nutsa fans — she’s got plenty of cheerleaders stateside.
American Idol Top...
- 4/24/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
ABC officially announced the American Idol 2023 top 20 contestants. Fans can see if their favorite singers moved on from the top 26. So, who moved on ahead of the top 12 announcement? Here are American Idol 2023 spoilers for the top 10 singers from each group who sang in Hawaii.
[Spoiler alert: American Idol 2023 spoilers ahead regarding the top 20 contestants.]
Haven Madison in the ‘American Idol’ top 20 | ABC/Eric McCandless ‘American Idol’ 2023 spoilers: The top 10 contestants from each group in Hawaii who made the top 20
The American Idol 2023 spoilers for the top 20 are here. The top 20 were announced on Sunday, April 23, 2023. Ten competitors who were mentored by Allen Stone in Hawaii moved forward, as did 10 contestants mentored by Noah Cyrus.
The 10 competitors mentored by Allen Stone who moved on are:
Haven Madison
Iam Tongi
Kaeyra
Lucy Love
Mariah Faith
Matt Wilson
Nailyah Serenity
Oliver Steele
Warren Peay
Zachariah Smith
The 10 competitors mentored by Noah Cyrus who moved on are:
Colin Stough
Hannah Nicolaisen
Marybeth Byrd...
[Spoiler alert: American Idol 2023 spoilers ahead regarding the top 20 contestants.]
Haven Madison in the ‘American Idol’ top 20 | ABC/Eric McCandless ‘American Idol’ 2023 spoilers: The top 10 contestants from each group in Hawaii who made the top 20
The American Idol 2023 spoilers for the top 20 are here. The top 20 were announced on Sunday, April 23, 2023. Ten competitors who were mentored by Allen Stone in Hawaii moved forward, as did 10 contestants mentored by Noah Cyrus.
The 10 competitors mentored by Allen Stone who moved on are:
Haven Madison
Iam Tongi
Kaeyra
Lucy Love
Mariah Faith
Matt Wilson
Nailyah Serenity
Oliver Steele
Warren Peay
Zachariah Smith
The 10 competitors mentored by Noah Cyrus who moved on are:
Colin Stough
Hannah Nicolaisen
Marybeth Byrd...
- 4/24/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tonight, the contestants return to Hollywood to learn the results of America’s first votes for the Top 20, performing again in hopes of securing a spot in the Top 12. “American Idol” 2022 winner Noah Thompson and runner-up HunterGirl will also take the stage. Follow our live blog below (updated in Pacific Standard Time).
“American Idol,” the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, is back for another season on ABC. Helping determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Emmy Award winner Ryan Seacrest hosts the reality TV competition series for the show’s sixth season on ABC and 21st overall.
See Everything to know about ‘American Idol’ Season 21: Finalists, judges and celebrity mentors
You can vote for your favorite contestants until 9 a.m. Et/ 6 a.
“American Idol,” the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, is back for another season on ABC. Helping determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Emmy Award winner Ryan Seacrest hosts the reality TV competition series for the show’s sixth season on ABC and 21st overall.
See Everything to know about ‘American Idol’ Season 21: Finalists, judges and celebrity mentors
You can vote for your favorite contestants until 9 a.m. Et/ 6 a.
- 4/24/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
American Idol Season 21’s Iam Tongi has quickly become one of the singing competition’s most beloved contestants. Since debuting on the show and wowing audiences and judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan alike with his auditions, Tongi has become an overnight viral sensation. Iam’s popularity on TikTok has soared to a whopping 620K followers and over 335K on Instagram. He is often seen posting songs on his social media account and is well-versed in playing guitar and ukulele. If you’re looking for more info about the rising superstar, here are five things to know about fan-favorite Iam Tongi. I. He is still at school William Tongi, aka Iam Tongi, is 18 years old, single, and currently a senior in high school. Iam spent two years at Federal Way High School in Washington and is finishing his high school career at Decatur. The school shared Tongi’s audition on their Facebook,...
- 4/21/2023
- TV Insider
ABC’s American Idol 2023 is in full swing. Fans watched over 50 contestants get whittled down to the top 26 during Showstoppers. The Showstoppers put the spotlight on early fan favorites, and viewers can’t wait to see who hits the stage in Hawaii. So, when were the top 26 performances in Hawaii filmed? Here’s what to know.
The top 24 ‘American Idol’ 2023 contestants turned into the top 26 with a twist Pjae from ‘American Idol’ 2023 | ABC/Eric McCandless
The American Idol 2023 top 24 were announced after the Showstoppers on Monday, April 10 — but there was a twist. The judges couldn’t just pick 24 contestants to move on to Hawaii. Instead, they picked 26 contestants to move on.
The judges had tough decisions to make in American Idol Season 21 Episode 10. Iam Tongi, Matt Wilson, and Colin Stough battled it out for the final spot in the top 24. Colin wowed the judges with his version of “Cold” by Chris Stapleton,...
The top 24 ‘American Idol’ 2023 contestants turned into the top 26 with a twist Pjae from ‘American Idol’ 2023 | ABC/Eric McCandless
The American Idol 2023 top 24 were announced after the Showstoppers on Monday, April 10 — but there was a twist. The judges couldn’t just pick 24 contestants to move on to Hawaii. Instead, they picked 26 contestants to move on.
The judges had tough decisions to make in American Idol Season 21 Episode 10. Iam Tongi, Matt Wilson, and Colin Stough battled it out for the final spot in the top 24. Colin wowed the judges with his version of “Cold” by Chris Stapleton,...
- 4/16/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
ABC’s American Idol Season 21 continues to excite fans as the top 26 singers fight for their spot in the top 20. The Showstoppers whittled the top 55 singers down to the top 26. So, what will the contestants sing while on the beach in Hawaii? Here’s what we know, according to American Idol 2023 spoilers.
[Spoiler alert: American Idol 2023 spoilers ahead regarding the top 26 singers.]
‘American Idol’ 2023 singers in the top 26 | ABC/Eric McCandless ‘American Idol’ Season 21 contestants are officially heading to Hawaii after showstoppers
Season 21 Showstoppers concluded on Monday, April 10, 2023, and early American Idol 2023 spoilers noted fans would see a twist at the end. While viewers anticipated the top 55 singers getting whittled down to the top 24, the judges accepted two additional contestants into the semifinals. Now, the top 24 is a top 26.
The second night of Showstoppers brought Paige Anne, Megan Danielle, Oliver Steele, Platinum Ticket holder Elijah McCormick, Elise Kristine, and Olivia Soli to the stage. Paige didn’t make it through...
[Spoiler alert: American Idol 2023 spoilers ahead regarding the top 26 singers.]
‘American Idol’ 2023 singers in the top 26 | ABC/Eric McCandless ‘American Idol’ Season 21 contestants are officially heading to Hawaii after showstoppers
Season 21 Showstoppers concluded on Monday, April 10, 2023, and early American Idol 2023 spoilers noted fans would see a twist at the end. While viewers anticipated the top 55 singers getting whittled down to the top 24, the judges accepted two additional contestants into the semifinals. Now, the top 24 is a top 26.
The second night of Showstoppers brought Paige Anne, Megan Danielle, Oliver Steele, Platinum Ticket holder Elijah McCormick, Elise Kristine, and Olivia Soli to the stage. Paige didn’t make it through...
- 4/16/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
ABC’s American Idol 2023 carries on with the top 26 performances in Hawaii. The Showstopper rounds whittled 55 competitors down to the final 26, and fans can’t wait to see their favorites continue to stun the judges. So, where are the contestants located while performing in Hawaii? Here’s what to know.
[Spoiler alert: American Idol 2023 spoilers ahead regarding the Showstopper rounds.]
‘American Idol’ 2023 judges at the Disney Aulani Resort Hawaii | ABC/Eric McCandless The top 26 ‘American Idol’ 2023 contestants are moving forward after Showstoppers
American Idol Season 21 is moving quickly, and some fans saw a few of their favorites head home during Showstopper week. The contestant who moved on from auditions had to compete in solos and duets during Hollywood Week, and the judges then whittled them down to the top 55. The top 55 then performed during Showstopper rounds to reach the top 24. But the top 24 then turned into the top 26 after a surprise twist.
The twist affected Matt Wilson, Colin Stough,...
[Spoiler alert: American Idol 2023 spoilers ahead regarding the Showstopper rounds.]
‘American Idol’ 2023 judges at the Disney Aulani Resort Hawaii | ABC/Eric McCandless The top 26 ‘American Idol’ 2023 contestants are moving forward after Showstoppers
American Idol Season 21 is moving quickly, and some fans saw a few of their favorites head home during Showstopper week. The contestant who moved on from auditions had to compete in solos and duets during Hollywood Week, and the judges then whittled them down to the top 55. The top 55 then performed during Showstopper rounds to reach the top 24. But the top 24 then turned into the top 26 after a surprise twist.
The twist affected Matt Wilson, Colin Stough,...
- 4/16/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
ABC’s American Idol Season 21 continues on, and fans can get ready for the top 26 performers to take to the beaches of Hawaii. Over 50 contestants competed during the Showstopper rounds, and the judges whittled the number down to 26 moving forward. Here’s who’s performing first in Hawaii on April 16, 2023, according to American Idol 2023 spoilers.
[Spoiler alert: American Idol 2023 spoilers ahead regarding the groups in Hawaii.]
Iam Tongi on ‘American Idol’ 2023 | ABC/Eric McCandless ‘American Idol’ 2023 spoilers: These 13 contestants sing first in Hawaii
The top 26 performers have officially been announced. The judges had to make tough cuts during the American Idol Season 21 Showstoppers. While they originally planned to only send 24 singers to Hawaii to perform, they couldn’t decide on who to send through when Iam Tongi, Colin Stough, and Matt Wilson hit the stage. Iam was put through first to make the top 24 — but the judges then also sent Colin and Matt through in a surprise twist, making the top 24 the top 26.
Now,...
[Spoiler alert: American Idol 2023 spoilers ahead regarding the groups in Hawaii.]
Iam Tongi on ‘American Idol’ 2023 | ABC/Eric McCandless ‘American Idol’ 2023 spoilers: These 13 contestants sing first in Hawaii
The top 26 performers have officially been announced. The judges had to make tough cuts during the American Idol Season 21 Showstoppers. While they originally planned to only send 24 singers to Hawaii to perform, they couldn’t decide on who to send through when Iam Tongi, Colin Stough, and Matt Wilson hit the stage. Iam was put through first to make the top 24 — but the judges then also sent Colin and Matt through in a surprise twist, making the top 24 the top 26.
Now,...
- 4/16/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
American Idol Season 21 Episode 10 continued the Showstoppers and Final Judgments, where contestants learned if they made this year’s Top 24. Last night, the first 11 names were revealed: Nutsa, Pjae, Malik Heard, Zachariah Smith, Tyson Venegas, Lucy Love, Kaeyra, Warren Peay, Michael Williams, We Ani, and Haven Madison. Episode 9 ended on a cliffhanger with Paige Anne and Megan Danielle’s impromptu sing-off.
Did one or both of them advance to the Top 24? Find out below. Plus, read about the episode’s other highlights, including a surprising twist that sent an extra two contestants to Hawaii.
Marybeth Byrd waiting to hear if she made the Top 24 in ‘American Idol’ Season 21 Episode 10. | Eric McCandless/ABC Related
‘American Idol’ 2023 Spoilers: Did Fire Wilmore Make the Top 24?
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‘American Idol’ 2023 Spoilers: 2 Platinum Ticket Holders Eliminated in Showstoppers
Did Paige Anne or Megan Danielle make the...
Did one or both of them advance to the Top 24? Find out below. Plus, read about the episode’s other highlights, including a surprising twist that sent an extra two contestants to Hawaii.
Marybeth Byrd waiting to hear if she made the Top 24 in ‘American Idol’ Season 21 Episode 10. | Eric McCandless/ABC Related
‘American Idol’ 2023 Spoilers: Did Fire Wilmore Make the Top 24?
‘American Idol’ Season 21 Episode 9 Recap: Judges Make Shocking Cuts for Top 24
‘American Idol’ 2023 Spoilers: 2 Platinum Ticket Holders Eliminated in Showstoppers
Did Paige Anne or Megan Danielle make the...
- 4/11/2023
- by Elise Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
ABC’s American Idol Season 21 continues on with the second night of Showstopper Week. Hollywood Week whittled the contestants down to the top 55 for Showstoppers, and the singers are giving it their all to hopefully move on to the semifinals. According to American Idol 2023 spoilers, there’s a surprise trio of singers who perform together on the second night of Showstoppers.
[Spoiler alert: American Idol 2023 spoilers ahead regarding the Showstopper rounds.]
‘American Idol’ 2023 contestants Matt Wilson, Iam Tongi, and Colin Stough | ABC/Eric McCandless ‘American Idol’ Season 21 Showstoppers continue on April 10, 2023
The Showstoppers are the last stop before the semifinals, and the contestants feel the heat. The first night of American Idol Season 21 Showstoppers featured Adin Boyer, Kaylin Hedges, Michael Williams, Fire Willmore, Haven Madison, Lucy Love, Warren Peay, Tyson Venegas, Zachariah Smith, Nutsa Buzaladze, Wé McDonald, and Kaeyra singing solos. But a surprise ending threw Pjae and Malik Heard for a loop. The friends ended up singing together in a duet.
[Spoiler alert: American Idol 2023 spoilers ahead regarding the Showstopper rounds.]
‘American Idol’ 2023 contestants Matt Wilson, Iam Tongi, and Colin Stough | ABC/Eric McCandless ‘American Idol’ Season 21 Showstoppers continue on April 10, 2023
The Showstoppers are the last stop before the semifinals, and the contestants feel the heat. The first night of American Idol Season 21 Showstoppers featured Adin Boyer, Kaylin Hedges, Michael Williams, Fire Willmore, Haven Madison, Lucy Love, Warren Peay, Tyson Venegas, Zachariah Smith, Nutsa Buzaladze, Wé McDonald, and Kaeyra singing solos. But a surprise ending threw Pjae and Malik Heard for a loop. The friends ended up singing together in a duet.
- 4/10/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It’s time for the Duets Challenge on American Idol Season 21 Episode 8. This part of Hollywood Week is always extra stressful for contestants and puts their teamwork skills and patience to the test. Adding to the pressure this year is the twist that everyone picks their own duet partner instead of the judges picking for them. Plus, the four platinum ticket winners — Elijah McCormick, Tyson Venegas, Kaylin Hedges, and Cam Amen — are back in the game, so there’s even more tough competition.
Following Sara Beth’s exit last night, more contestants considered leaving the competition. Here’s what you missed on Duets night.
Elijah McCormick and Lucy Love perform on ‘American Idol’ Season 21 Episode 8. | Eric McCandless/ABC Elijah McCormick and Lucy Love brought the power in ‘American Idol’ Season 21 Episode 8
America’s Platinum Ticket winner Elijah McCormick chose to sing with Lucy Love. She was honored by his decision,...
Following Sara Beth’s exit last night, more contestants considered leaving the competition. Here’s what you missed on Duets night.
Elijah McCormick and Lucy Love perform on ‘American Idol’ Season 21 Episode 8. | Eric McCandless/ABC Elijah McCormick and Lucy Love brought the power in ‘American Idol’ Season 21 Episode 8
America’s Platinum Ticket winner Elijah McCormick chose to sing with Lucy Love. She was honored by his decision,...
- 4/4/2023
- by Elise Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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