Also, in addition to judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Byran, the Top 7 were joined by Grammy Award-winning artist and producer will.i.am, who returned to the search for the next superstar to mentor the remaining contestants vying for a spot in the Top 5. Then, America voted and at the end of the night to see who was eliminated last night on American Idol and the Top 5 were announced by host Ryan Seacrest.
Who went home last night on American Idol season 20?
Jay CopelandChristian Guardino
Who was not voted off and made to the Top 5 on American Idol last night?
Noah ThompsonNicolina BozzoHunterGirlLeah MarleneFritz Hager
Here’s how last night went down:
American Idol last night recap
TikTok songs:
Leah Marlene, 20 Normal, Ill. Musician “Electric Love” by Borns Lionel: “Who are you? Wait a minute! I think will.i.am gave you the best advice ever, but you took it down the road. You were all over the stage. You did a wonderful job.” Jay Copeland, 23 Salisbury, Md. Musician “I Have Nothing” by Whitney Houston Katy: “That out of nowhere note. Amazing! The vocals and runs were so unique and artistic . You were a ‘sanger.’ You did justice to a Whitney Houston song.” Fritz Hager, 22 Tyler, Texas Unemployed “All My Friends, " an original song by Fritz Hager. Luke: “For you to transition so much from the acoustic gutiar to electric, it was amazing. You’ve got all the tools.” Noah Thompson, 19 Louisa, Ky. Construction Worker “Painted Blue” by Sundy Best Luke: “Amerian Idol is so good at finding stars. Great, great, great, job.” Christian Guardino, 21 Patchogue, N.Y. Kitchen Staff “Lonely” by Justin Bieber Lionel: “I want to clear up something before we go further. You were not born broken, you were born unique. So, if you are going to own broken, Katy, Luke and I have to admit to being broken. You are on this stage because you are unique to this world. I love what you are doing. Stay on course.” HunterGirl, 23 Winchester, Tenn. Singer/Songwriter “You Broke Me First” by Tate McRae Katy: “You are such a natural on that stage. You don’t even need the fringe, but it is twice as nice. You are becoming the artist you dreamed of.” Nicolina Bozzo, 18 Toronto, Ontario, Canada University Student “Alone” by Heart Lionel: “So in control. You got it!”
The Mother’s Day tributes:
Jay’s second song: “A Song for Mama” by Boyz II Men Katy: “We are so proud of you Jay. The growth has been so phenomenal for you, especially since you sang ‘Lilac Wine.’ You are never going to go back.” Fritz’s second song: “The Ocean” by Fritz Hager Luke: “Once again Fritz, your guitar playing and your emotion, you look like a pro, you sound like a pro, it was another amazing performance.” Leah’s second song: “Sanctuary” by Nashville cast feat. Charles Esten, Lennon & Maisy Lionel: “All I’m going to say to you is the storytelling performance, you found your center. That is who your artistry is. You can take that and make a career forever.” HunterGirl’s second song: “Like My Mother Does” by Lauren Alaina Katy: “You got the Platinum Ticket. You still deserve the Platinum Ticket today, and you have a platinum heart as well.” Noah’s second song: “Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac Luke: “When you go to record your first record, you need to build a mobile studio. You’ve got the right vibes in there. You sound great and you look like a star.” Nicolina’s second song: “Light in the Hallway” by Pentatonix Lionel: “Short and sweet: That performance was absolutely flawless.” Christian’s second song: “Dear God” by Smokie Norful Katy: “I feel the spirit in here! I feel like we have all been baptized by Christian. You sang that like it was a second skin, like you sang it 100 times on the way to church with your mom. Christian, that was your best.” American Idol airs Sunday and Monday nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. Next, Love ‘Em or Hate ‘Em? American Idol Judge Luke Bryan Shares How He Really Feels About Platinum Tickets
