A handful of aspiring stars are vying for a chance to make it to the “American Idol” finale, which is right around the corner.
The judges and viewers at home sent three singers, including its remaining platinum ticket winners, packing last week, revealing the Top 7 contestants who would move on to the next phase of the competition.
The group of musicians performed tracks by iconic female artists for the show’s “Ladies’ Night” episode on May 4. On the May 5 episode, contestants chose from a slate of songs selected for them by each judge.
“Bluebird” singer Miranda Lambert and “Hamilton” star Lin-Manuel Miranda served as guest mentors for the contests last week.
To make it to the finale, the Season 23 cohort must channel the spirit of their favorite Disney character, as it’ll serve as this week’s theme for both nights.
Here’s how to watch this week’s episode(s) of “American Idol,” and who remains in the singing competition.
‘American Idol’ Top 7
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John Foster
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Jamal Roberts
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Mattie Pruitt
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Thunderstorm Artis
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Slater Nalley
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Gabby Samone
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Breanna Nix
Canaan James Hill and Kolbi Jordan, both platinum ticket winners, were eliminated on May 4. Josh King, who encouraged the judges to spare fellow competitor Mattie Pruitt, was eliminated on May 5.
What time does ‘American Idol’ come on?
“American Idol” airs on Sunday and Monday nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
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‘American Idol’ episode schedule
Season 23 of “American Idol” is almost over, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss any of the action. We’ve provided a list of remaining episodes (and their air dates) so you can plan ahead.
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“Disney Night #1” airs Sunday, May 11
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“Disney Night #2” airs Monday, May 12
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“Grand Finale” airs Sunday, May 18
How to watch ‘American Idol’
“American Idol” airs Sunday and Monday nights on ABC, with episodes available to stream on Hulu the next day.
The show can be watched live on the ABC app or website, along with livestreaming sites that allow viewers to watch in real-time.
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How to vote on ‘American Idol’
There are three ways to vote, according to ABC:
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On a browser at AmericanIdol.com/Vote
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On the American Idol app
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Download on supported iOS devices from the Apple App Store
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Download on supported Android devices from the Google Play store
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Or by SMS text*
Contributing: KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: ‘American Idol’ Season 23: Start time, how to watch Top 7 performances
