The country is one step closer to learning the identity of its next “American Idol.”
Only 12 contestants remain in the singing competition after the April 27 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-themed episode, where singers had the opportunity to dazzle the judges (and audience) with their own rendition of a track by any one of the nearly 400 Rock Hall inductees.
“Fire and Rain” singer James Taylor, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2000, served as the guest mentor for the remaining contestants.
Ryan Seacrest, the longtime “American Idol” emcee, also announced the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees – a group that includes Cyndi Lauper, Outkast and Soundgarden – on last week’s episode.
The group of aspiring music stars, including platinum ticket winner Filo Ebid, will continue to fight to make their dreams a reality on “American Idol.”
Here’s how to watch this week’s episode(s) of “American Idol,” and who’s left in the singing competition.
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Who’s left on ‘American Idol’ Season 23?
After the April 28 episode of “American Idol,” only 12 contestants remain in the competition to become America’s next top “Idol.”
The remaining singers, who either secured enough audience votes or were spared by the judges, include:
Canaan James Hill
Gabby Samone
Mattie Pruitt
Thunderstorm Artis
Slater Nalley
Breanna Nix
John Foster
Filo
Kolbi Jordan
Josh King
Jamal Roberts
Ché
Desmond Roberts, who wowed the judges with a cover of Lionel Richie’s “Jesus is Love,” did not receive enough votes to crack the Top 12 and was sent home, as was powerhouse singer Amanda Barise.
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‘American Idol’ Season 23 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 make plans.
“Ladies’ Night” episode airs Sunday, May 4
“Judge’s Song Contest” airs Monday, May 5
TBA episode airs Sunday, May 11
Season 23 finale airs Sunday, May 18
What time does ‘American Idol’ air?
“American Idol” airs on Sunday and Monday nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
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How to watch ‘American Idol’ Season 23
“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 tune in in real-time.
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How to vote on ‘American Idol’
There are three ways to vote, according to ABC:
On a browser at AmericanIdol.com/Vote
On the American Idol app
Download on supported iOS devices from the Apple App Store
Download on supported Android devices from the Google Play store
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 next episode
