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American Idol has cut the competition down to its top five singers.
The singing competition show’s latest episode for Season 23 saw contestant take on two performances to earn their spot in the top five. It was an emotional and nostalgic night that left two singers’ dreams crushed.
Disney fans were in for a treat during the May 11 episode, which saw the return of the singing competition show’s beloved Disney Night, which is a two-episode affair this season, according to USA Today.
Lin-Manuel Miranda kicked off Disney Night part one by helping the top seven contestants find the right song for them from a Disney or Pixar film. Some performances were more successful than others.
According to TV Insider, Slater Nalley had a hard time with “Can You Feel The Love Tonight?” from The Lion King. He forgot the song’s opening lyrics, but finished strong and was praised by the judges.
“You’ve done what we’ve all done. Right before you gotta sing, you go blank,” country star and Idol judge Bryan told Nalley.
The second half of the episode featured contestants singing songs to celebrate Mother’s Day, USA Today reported. Each performance was a tearjerker, but Thunderstorm Artis’ performance of an original song for his wife Faith was especially emotional. Artis performed the song, aptly titled “Out of The Blue,” to Faith who stood in the crowd next to their older son as she held their younger son. Faith, like the majority of the audience, looked like she was tearing up during the performance.
“I’ve never been more depressed to be single than in this moment,” host Ryan Seacrest joked after reciting some of the song’s lyrics.
Two singers were given the boot after the performances: Mattie Pruitt, the show’s youngest competitor, and Gabby Samone, USA Today reported.
See a list of the top five below.
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