American Idol season 23
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The twenty-third season of American Idol premiered March 2, 2025, on ABC. Ryan Seacrest returned as host and Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie came back as judges. Season four winner Carrie Underwood replaced Katy Perry as a judge. Jamal Roberts won the season on May 18, 2025, while John Foster was the runner-up, and Breanna Nix finished in third place.
Infobox
Hosted by
Ryan Seacrest
Judges
mw- Luke Bryan Carrie Underwood Lionel Richie
Winner
Jamal Roberts
Runner-up
John Foster
No. of episodes
19
Original network
ABC
Original release
March 2 (2025-03-02) –May 18, 2025 (2025-05-18)
Tables
American Idol (season 23) – auditions · Auditions
New York City
New York City
City
New York City
Filming date(s)
September 30, 2024
Filming venue
PENN 2
Nashville
Nashville
City
Nashville
Filming date(s)
October 30, 2024
Filming venue
Music City Center
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
City
Los Angeles
Filming date(s)
December 2024
Filming venue
Calamigos Ranch
| City | Filming date(s) | Filming venue |
| New York City | September 30, 2024 | PENN 2 |
| Nashville | October 30, 2024 | Music City Center |
| Los Angeles | December 2024 | Calamigos Ranch |
Showstopper round[10] · Showstopper round
Victor Solomon
Victor Solomon
Contestant
Victor Solomon
Song
"In the Air Tonight"
Mattie Pruitt
Mattie Pruitt
Contestant
Mattie Pruitt
Song
"It's a Man's Man's Man's World"
Kolbi Jordan
Kolbi Jordan
Contestant
Kolbi Jordan
Song
"River Deep – Mountain High"
Isaiah Misailegalu
Isaiah Misailegalu
Contestant
Isaiah Misailegalu
Song
"What Hurts the Most"
Breanna Nix
Breanna Nix
Contestant
Breanna Nix
Song
"The Trouble with Love Is"
Drew Ryn
Drew Ryn
Contestant
Drew Ryn
Song
"Always On My Mind"
Jamal Roberts
Jamal Roberts
Contestant
Jamal Roberts
Song
"Tennessee Whiskey"
Amanda Barise
Amanda Barise
Contestant
Amanda Barise
Song
"Ain't Nobody"
Desmond Roberts
Desmond Roberts
Contestant
Desmond Roberts
Song
"Barracuda"
John Foster
John Foster
Contestant
John Foster
Song
"In Color"
Zaylie Windsor
Zaylie Windsor
Contestant
Zaylie Windsor
Song
"Happier Than Ever"
Filo
Filo
Contestant
Filo
Song
"Anything Worth Holding On To"
Slater Nalley
Slater Nalley
Contestant
Slater Nalley
Song
"Ophelia"
MKY
MKY
Contestant
MKY
Song
"Sabor a Mí"
Gabby Samone
Gabby Samone
Contestant
Gabby Samone
Song
"Four Women"
Grayson Torrence
Grayson Torrence
Contestant
Grayson Torrence
Song
"Oscar Winning Tears"
Thunderstorm Artis
Thunderstorm Artis
Contestant
Thunderstorm Artis
Song
"Imagine"
Olivier Bergeron
Olivier Bergeron
Contestant
Olivier Bergeron
Song
"Like a Stone"
Canaan James Hill
Canaan James Hill
Contestant
Canaan James Hill
Song
"Never Would Have Made It"
| Contestant | Song |
| Victor Solomon | "In the Air Tonight" |
| Mattie Pruitt | "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" |
| Kolbi Jordan | "River Deep – Mountain High" |
| Isaiah Misailegalu | "What Hurts the Most" |
| Breanna Nix | "The Trouble with Love Is" |
| Drew Ryn | "Always On My Mind" |
| Jamal Roberts | "Tennessee Whiskey" |
| Amanda Barise | "Ain't Nobody" |
| Desmond Roberts | "Barracuda" |
| John Foster | "In Color" |
| Zaylie Windsor | "Happier Than Ever" |
| Filo | "Anything Worth Holding On To" |
| Slater Nalley | "Ophelia" |
| MKY | "Sabor a Mí" |
| Gabby Samone | "Four Women" |
| Grayson Torrence | "Oscar Winning Tears" |
| Thunderstorm Artis | "Imagine" |
| Olivier Bergeron | "Like a Stone" |
| Canaan James Hill | "Never Would Have Made It" |
Group 1 (April 13)[12]
Ché
Ché
Contestant
Ché
Song
"Master Blaster (Jammin')"
Result
Safe
Penny Samar
Penny Samar
Contestant
Penny Samar
Song
"Good Luck, Babe!"
Result
Eliminated
Kolbi Jordan
Kolbi Jordan
Contestant
Kolbi Jordan
Song
"New Attitude"
Result
Safe
Baylee Littrell
Baylee Littrell
Contestant
Baylee Littrell
Song
"Happy"
Result
Safe
Victor Solomon
Victor Solomon
Contestant
Victor Solomon
Song
"That's My Kind of Night"
Result
Safe
Gabby Samone
Gabby Samone
Contestant
Gabby Samone
Song
"It's All Coming Back to Me Now"
Result
Safe
MKY
MKY
Contestant
MKY
Song
"Adorn"
Result
Eliminated
Zaylie Windsor
Zaylie Windsor
Contestant
Zaylie Windsor
Song
"Heart of Glass"
Result
Safe
Breanna Nix
Breanna Nix
Contestant
Breanna Nix
Song
"Still Rolling Stones"
Result
Safe
Isaiah Misailegalu
Isaiah Misailegalu
Contestant
Isaiah Misailegalu
Song
"You Can Have It All"
Result
Safe
Slater Nalley
Slater Nalley
Contestant
Slater Nalley
Song
"Over the Rainbow"
Result
Safe
Jamal Roberts
Jamal Roberts
Contestant
Jamal Roberts
Song
"Liar"
Result
Safe
| Contestant | Song | Result |
| Ché | "Master Blaster (Jammin')" | Safe |
| Penny Samar | "Good Luck, Babe!" | Eliminated |
| Kolbi Jordan | "New Attitude" | Safe |
| Baylee Littrell | "Happy" | Safe |
| Victor Solomon | "That's My Kind of Night" | Safe |
| Gabby Samone | "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" | Safe |
| MKY | "Adorn" | Eliminated |
| Zaylie Windsor | "Heart of Glass" | Safe |
| Breanna Nix | "Still Rolling Stones" | Safe |
| Isaiah Misailegalu | "You Can Have It All" | Safe |
| Slater Nalley | "Over the Rainbow" | Safe |
| Jamal Roberts | "Liar" | Safe |
Group 2 (April 14)[14]
John Foster
John Foster
Contestant
John Foster
Song
"Callin' Baton Rouge"
Result
Safe
Desmond Roberts
Desmond Roberts
Contestant
Desmond Roberts
Song
"Do I Do"
Result
Safe
Drew Ryn
Drew Ryn
Contestant
Drew Ryn
Song
"I'm with You"
Result
Safe
Canaan James Hill
Canaan James Hill
Contestant
Canaan James Hill
Song
"Glory to Glory to Glory"
Result
Safe
Filo
Filo
Contestant
Filo
Song
"Who's Lovin' You"
Result
Safe
Kyana Fanene
Kyana Fanene
Contestant
Kyana Fanene
Song
"I Am"
Result
Eliminated
Olivier Bergeron
Olivier Bergeron
Contestant
Olivier Bergeron
Song
"I Am Not Okay"
Result
Safe
Grayson Torrence
Grayson Torrence
Contestant
Grayson Torrence
Song
"Ceilings"
Result
Eliminated
Josh King
Josh King
Contestant
Josh King
Song
"I'm Still Standing"
Result
Safe
Mattie Pruitt
Mattie Pruitt
Contestant
Mattie Pruitt
Song
"Wide Awake"
Result
Safe
Thunderstorm Artis
Thunderstorm Artis
Contestant
Thunderstorm Artis
Song
"Is This Love?"
Result
Safe
Amanda Barise
Amanda Barise
Contestant
Amanda Barise
Song
"Defying Gravity"
Result
Safe
| Contestant | Song | Result |
| John Foster | "Callin' Baton Rouge" | Safe |
| Desmond Roberts | "Do I Do" | Safe |
| Drew Ryn | "I'm with You" | Safe |
| Canaan James Hill | "Glory to Glory to Glory" | Safe |
| Filo | "Who's Lovin' You" | Safe |
| Kyana Fanene | "I Am" | Eliminated |
| Olivier Bergeron | "I Am Not Okay" | Safe |
| Grayson Torrence | "Ceilings" | Eliminated |
| Josh King | "I'm Still Standing" | Safe |
| Mattie Pruitt | "Wide Awake" | Safe |
| Thunderstorm Artis | "Is This Love?" | Safe |
| Amanda Barise | "Defying Gravity" | Safe |
Non-competition performances (April 13)[12] · Top 24 (April 13 & 14)
Ashanti
Ashanti
Performer
Ashanti
Song
"The Way That I Love You" / "Foolish"
| Performer | Song |
| Ashanti | "The Way That I Love You" / "Foolish" |
Non-competition performance (April 14)[14] · Top 24 (April 13 & 14)
Josh Groban
Josh Groban
Performer
Josh Groban
Song
"Be Alright"
| Performer | Song |
| Josh Groban | "Be Alright" |
Top 20 (April 20)[15] · Top 20 (April 20 & 21)
Canaan James Hill
Canaan James Hill
Contestant
Canaan James Hill
Song
"Better Days"
Result
Safe
Drew Ryn
Drew Ryn
Contestant
Drew Ryn
Song
"Yellow"
Result
Wild Card
Desmond Roberts
Desmond Roberts
Contestant
Desmond Roberts
Song
"Worship"
Result
Wild Card
Filo
Filo
Contestant
Filo
Song
"Bridge over Troubled Water"
Result
Safe
Josh King
Josh King
Contestant
Josh King
Song
"You Are So Beautiful"
Result
Wild Card
Thunderstorm Artis
Thunderstorm Artis
Contestant
Thunderstorm Artis
Song
"Reckless Love"
Result
Safe
Amanda Barise
Amanda Barise
Contestant
Amanda Barise
Song
"If I Ain't Got You"
Result
Wild Card
John Foster
John Foster
Contestant
John Foster
Song
"Tell That Angel I Love Her"
Result
Safe
Mattie Pruitt
Mattie Pruitt
Contestant
Mattie Pruitt
Song
"Rescue"
Result
Safe
Olivier Bergeron
Olivier Bergeron
Contestant
Olivier Bergeron
Song
"Stay"
Result
Wild Card
Breanna Nix
Breanna Nix
Contestant
Breanna Nix
Song
"Up to the Mountain"
Result
Safe
Victor Solomon
Victor Solomon
Contestant
Victor Solomon
Song
"For Every Mountain"
Result
Wild Card
Baylee Littrell
Baylee Littrell
Contestant
Baylee Littrell
Song
"Gone Without Goodbye"
Result
Wild Card
Isaiah Misailegalu
Isaiah Misailegalu
Contestant
Isaiah Misailegalu
Song
"Give You Blue"
Result
Wild Card
Gabby Samone
Gabby Samone
Contestant
Gabby Samone
Song
"I Am Changing"
Result
Safe
Slater Nalley
Slater Nalley
Contestant
Slater Nalley
Song
"Soulshine"
Result
Safe
Zaylie Windsor
Zaylie Windsor
Contestant
Zaylie Windsor
Song
"Silver Springs"
Result
Wild Card
Jamal Roberts
Jamal Roberts
Contestant
Jamal Roberts
Song
"Forever"
Result
Safe
Ché
Ché
Contestant
Ché
Song
"Redemption Song"
Result
Wild Card
Kolbi Jordan
Kolbi Jordan
Contestant
Kolbi Jordan
Song
"Amazing Grace"
Result
Safe
| Contestant | Song | Result |
| Canaan James Hill | "Better Days" | Safe |
| Drew Ryn | "Yellow" | Wild Card |
| Desmond Roberts | "Worship" | Wild Card |
| Filo | "Bridge over Troubled Water" | Safe |
| Josh King | "You Are So Beautiful" | Wild Card |
| Thunderstorm Artis | "Reckless Love" | Safe |
| Amanda Barise | "If I Ain't Got You" | Wild Card |
| John Foster | "Tell That Angel I Love Her" | Safe |
| Mattie Pruitt | "Rescue" | Safe |
| Olivier Bergeron | "Stay" | Wild Card |
| Breanna Nix | "Up to the Mountain" | Safe |
| Victor Solomon | "For Every Mountain" | Wild Card |
| Baylee Littrell | "Gone Without Goodbye" | Wild Card |
| Isaiah Misailegalu | "Give You Blue" | Wild Card |
| Gabby Samone | "I Am Changing" | Safe |
| Slater Nalley | "Soulshine" | Safe |
| Zaylie Windsor | "Silver Springs" | Wild Card |
| Jamal Roberts | "Forever" | Safe |
| Ché | "Redemption Song" | Wild Card |
| Kolbi Jordan | "Amazing Grace" | Safe |
Top 20 (April 21)[17][18] · Top 20 (April 20 & 21)
Kolbi Jordan
Kolbi Jordan
Contestant
Kolbi Jordan
Song
"I'm Every Woman"
Result
Safe
Isaiah Misailegalu
Isaiah Misailegalu
Contestant
Isaiah Misailegalu
Song
"Sleepwalker"
Result
Eliminated
Drew Ryn
Drew Ryn
Contestant
Drew Ryn
Song
"Million Reasons"
Result
Eliminated
Thunderstorm Artis
Thunderstorm Artis
Contestant
Thunderstorm Artis
Song
"I Love You"
Result
Safe
Olivier Bergeron
Olivier Bergeron
Contestant
Olivier Bergeron
Song
"It's Not My Time"
Result
Eliminated
Filo
Filo
Contestant
Filo
Song
"Skyfall"
Result
Safe
John Foster
John Foster
Contestant
John Foster
Song
"Neon Moon"
Result
Safe
Josh King
Josh King
Contestant
Josh King
Song
"Never Gonna Give You Up"
Result
Saved by the judges
Mattie Pruitt
Mattie Pruitt
Contestant
Mattie Pruitt
Song
"In the Stars"
Result
Safe
Canaan James Hill
Canaan James Hill
Contestant
Canaan James Hill
Song
"Stand"
Result
Safe
Ché
Ché
Contestant
Ché
Song
"Jealous Guy"
Result
Saved by the judges
Baylee Littrell
Baylee Littrell
Contestant
Baylee Littrell
Song
"All of Me"
Result
Eliminated
Desmond Roberts
Desmond Roberts
Contestant
Desmond Roberts
Song
"Titanium"
Result
Saved by the judges
Breanna Nix
Breanna Nix
Contestant
Breanna Nix
Song
"The Show Must Go On"
Result
Safe
Zaylie Windsor
Zaylie Windsor
Contestant
Zaylie Windsor
Song
"Still Into You"
Result
Eliminated
Jamal Roberts
Jamal Roberts
Contestant
Jamal Roberts
Song
"Try a Little Tenderness"
Result
Safe
Slater Nalley
Slater Nalley
Contestant
Slater Nalley
Song
"This Ain't It"
Result
Safe
Victor Solomon
Victor Solomon
Contestant
Victor Solomon
Song
"Stayin' Alive"
Result
Eliminated
Gabby Samone
Gabby Samone
Contestant
Gabby Samone
Song
"Don't Rain on My Parade"
Result
Safe
Amanda Barise
Amanda Barise
Contestant
Amanda Barise
Song
"Ain't No Way"
Result
Saved by the judges
| Contestant | Song | Result |
| Kolbi Jordan | "I'm Every Woman" | Safe |
| Isaiah Misailegalu | "Sleepwalker" | Eliminated |
| Drew Ryn | "Million Reasons" | Eliminated |
| Thunderstorm Artis | "I Love You" | Safe |
| Olivier Bergeron | "It's Not My Time" | Eliminated |
| Filo | "Skyfall" | Safe |
| John Foster | "Neon Moon" | Safe |
| Josh King | "Never Gonna Give You Up" | Saved by the judges |
| Mattie Pruitt | "In the Stars" | Safe |
| Canaan James Hill | "Stand" | Safe |
| Ché | "Jealous Guy" | Saved by the judges |
| Baylee Littrell | "All of Me" | Eliminated |
| Desmond Roberts | "Titanium" | Saved by the judges |
| Breanna Nix | "The Show Must Go On" | Safe |
| Zaylie Windsor | "Still Into You" | Eliminated |
| Jamal Roberts | "Try a Little Tenderness" | Safe |
| Slater Nalley | "This Ain't It" | Safe |
| Victor Solomon | "Stayin' Alive" | Eliminated |
| Gabby Samone | "Don't Rain on My Parade" | Safe |
| Amanda Barise | "Ain't No Way" | Saved by the judges |
Non-competition performances (April 20)[13] · Top 20 (April 20 & 21)
Lionel Richie
Lionel Richie
Performer
Lionel Richie
Song
"Eternity"
Luke Bryan
Luke Bryan
Performer
Luke Bryan
Song
"Jesus 'Bout My Kids"
Jelly Roll & Brandon Lake
Jelly Roll & Brandon Lake
Performer
Jelly Roll & Brandon Lake
Song
"Hard Fought Hallelujah"
CeCe Winans & Roman Collins
CeCe Winans & Roman Collins
Performer
CeCe Winans & Roman Collins
Song
"Come Jesus Come"
Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood
Performer
Carrie Underwood
Song
"How Great Thou Art"
| Performer | Song |
| Lionel Richie | "Eternity" |
| Luke Bryan | "Jesus 'Bout My Kids" |
| Jelly Roll & Brandon Lake | "Hard Fought Hallelujah" |
| CeCe Winans & Roman Collins | "Come Jesus Come" |
| Carrie Underwood | "How Great Thou Art" |
Top 14 (April 27)[20] · Finals › Top 14 – Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (April 27)
Filo
Filo
Contestant
Filo
Song
"With a Little Help from My Friends"
Result
Safe
Mattie Pruitt
Mattie Pruitt
Contestant
Mattie Pruitt
Song
"Piece of My Heart"
Result
Safe
John Foster
John Foster
Contestant
John Foster
Song
"Jailhouse Rock"
Result
Safe
Desmond Roberts
Desmond Roberts
Contestant
Desmond Roberts
Song
"Jesus is Love"
Result
Eliminated
Jamal Roberts
Jamal Roberts
Contestant
Jamal Roberts
Song
"Shout"
Result
Safe
Amanda Barise
Amanda Barise
Contestant
Amanda Barise
Song
"I Can't Help It"
Result
Eliminated
Canaan James Hill
Canaan James Hill
Contestant
Canaan James Hill
Song
"Mary, Don't You Weep"
Result
Safe
Josh King
Josh King
Contestant
Josh King
Song
"The Longest Time"
Result
Safe
Thunderstorm Artis
Thunderstorm Artis
Contestant
Thunderstorm Artis
Song
"Fire and Rain"
Result
Safe
Gabby Samone
Gabby Samone
Contestant
Gabby Samone
Song
"Saving All My Love for You"
Result
Safe
Breanna Nix
Breanna Nix
Contestant
Breanna Nix
Song
"Open Arms"
Result
Safe
Kolbi Jordan
Kolbi Jordan
Contestant
Kolbi Jordan
Song
"You're All I Need to Get By"
Result
Safe
Ché
Ché
Contestant
Ché
Song
"It's a Man's Man's Man's World"
Result
Safe
Slater Nalley
Slater Nalley
Contestant
Slater Nalley
Song
"Your Song"
Result
Safe
| Contestant | Song | Result |
| Filo | "With a Little Help from My Friends" | Safe |
| Mattie Pruitt | "Piece of My Heart" | Safe |
| John Foster | "Jailhouse Rock" | Safe |
| Desmond Roberts | "Jesus is Love" | Eliminated |
| Jamal Roberts | "Shout" | Safe |
| Amanda Barise | "I Can't Help It" | Eliminated |
| Canaan James Hill | "Mary, Don't You Weep" | Safe |
| Josh King | "The Longest Time" | Safe |
| Thunderstorm Artis | "Fire and Rain" | Safe |
| Gabby Samone | "Saving All My Love for You" | Safe |
| Breanna Nix | "Open Arms" | Safe |
| Kolbi Jordan | "You're All I Need to Get By" | Safe |
| Ché | "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" | Safe |
| Slater Nalley | "Your Song" | Safe |
Non-competition performance[20] · Finals › Top 14 – Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (April 27)
Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood
Performer
Carrie Underwood
Song
"Alone"
| Performer | Song |
| Carrie Underwood | "Alone" |
Top 12 (April 28)[21] · Finals › Top 12 – Iconic American Idol Moments (April 28)
Slater Nalley
Slater Nalley
Contestant
Slater Nalley
Song
"Angel from Montgomery"
Result
Safe
Ché
Ché
Contestant
Ché
Song
"Dancing on My Own"
Result
Eliminated
Kolbi Jordan
Kolbi Jordan
Contestant
Kolbi Jordan
Song
"Over the Rainbow"
Result
Safe
Filo
Filo
Contestant
Filo
Song
"And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going"
Result
Eliminated
Mattie Pruitt
Mattie Pruitt
Contestant
Mattie Pruitt
Song
"Because of You"
Result
Safe
Canaan James Hill
Canaan James Hill
Contestant
Canaan James Hill
Song
"Goodness of God"
Result
Safe
Gabby Samone
Gabby Samone
Contestant
Gabby Samone
Song
"A Song for You"
Result
Safe
Josh King
Josh King
Contestant
Josh King
Song
"All by Myself"
Result
Safe
Breanna Nix
Breanna Nix
Contestant
Breanna Nix
Song
"Tell Your Heart to Beat Again"
Result
Safe
John Foster
John Foster
Contestant
John Foster
Song
"I Told You So"
Result
Safe
Jamal Roberts
Jamal Roberts
Contestant
Jamal Roberts
Song
"Heal"
Result
Safe
| Contestant | Song | Result |
| Slater Nalley | "Angel from Montgomery" | Safe |
| Ché | "Dancing on My Own" | Eliminated |
| Thunderstorm Artis | "The House of the Rising Sun" | Safe |
| Kolbi Jordan | "Over the Rainbow" | Safe |
| Filo | "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" | Eliminated |
| Mattie Pruitt | "Because of You" | Safe |
| Canaan James Hill | "Goodness of God" | Safe |
| Gabby Samone | "A Song for You" | Safe |
| Josh King | "All by Myself" | Safe |
| Breanna Nix | "Tell Your Heart to Beat Again" | Safe |
| John Foster | "I Told You So" | Safe |
| Jamal Roberts | "Heal" | Safe |
Non-competition performance[21] · Finals › Top 12 – Iconic American Idol Moments (April 28)
Fantasia Barrino
Fantasia Barrino
Performer
Fantasia Barrino
Song
"Have Your Way"
| Performer | Song |
| Fantasia Barrino | "Have Your Way" |
Top 10 (May 4)[22] · Finals › Top 10 – Ladies Night (May 4)
John Foster
John Foster
Contestant
John Foster
Song
"Something to Talk About"
Result
Safe
Kolbi Jordan
Kolbi Jordan
Contestant
Kolbi Jordan
Song
"The Chain"
Result
Eliminated
Josh King
Josh King
Contestant
Josh King
Song
"Rolling in the Deep"
Result
Safe
Breanna Nix
Breanna Nix
Contestant
Breanna Nix
Song
"Water Under the Bridge"
Result
Safe
Canaan James Hill
Canaan James Hill
Contestant
Canaan James Hill
Song
"Love Wins"
Result
Eliminated
Thunderstorm Artis
Thunderstorm Artis
Contestant
Thunderstorm Artis
Song
"When We Were Young"
Result
Safe
Slater Nalley
Slater Nalley
Contestant
Slater Nalley
Song
"Whoever's in New England"
Result
Safe
Jamal Roberts
Jamal Roberts
Contestant
Jamal Roberts
Song
"Undo It"
Result
Safe
Mattie Pruitt
Mattie Pruitt
Contestant
Mattie Pruitt
Song
"The House That Built Me"
Result
Safe
Gabby Samone
Gabby Samone
Contestant
Gabby Samone
Song
"I Was Here"
Result
Safe
| Contestant | Song | Result |
| John Foster | "Something to Talk About" | Safe |
| Kolbi Jordan | "The Chain" | Eliminated |
| Josh King | "Rolling in the Deep" | Safe |
| Breanna Nix | "Water Under the Bridge" | Safe |
| Canaan James Hill | "Love Wins" | Eliminated |
| Thunderstorm Artis | "When We Were Young" | Safe |
| Slater Nalley | "Whoever's in New England" | Safe |
| Jamal Roberts | "Undo It" | Safe |
| Mattie Pruitt | "The House That Built Me" | Safe |
| Gabby Samone | "I Was Here" | Safe |
Non-competition performances[22] · Finals › Top 10 – Ladies Night (May 4)
Miranda Lambert
Miranda Lambert
Performer
Miranda Lambert
Song
"Kerosene"
Abi Carter
Abi Carter
Performer
Abi Carter
Song
"Burned"
| Performer | Song |
| Miranda Lambert | "Kerosene" |
| Abi Carter | "Burned" |
Top 8 (May 5)[23] · Finals › Top 8 – Judges' Song Contest (May 5)
Breanna Nix
Breanna Nix
Contestant
Breanna Nix
Song
"Independence Day"
Selected by
Luke Bryan
Result
Safe
Mattie Pruitt
Mattie Pruitt
Contestant
Mattie Pruitt
Song
"Always Been You"
Selected by
Saved by the judges
John Foster
John Foster
Contestant
John Foster
Song
"I Cross My Heart"
Selected by
Carrie Underwood
Result
Safe
Josh King
Josh King
Contestant
Josh King
Song
"Home"
Selected by
Lionel Richie
Result
Eliminated
Gabby Samone
Gabby Samone
Contestant
Gabby Samone
Song
"Hero"
Selected by
Safe
Jamal Roberts
Jamal Roberts
Contestant
Jamal Roberts
Song
"I Believe"
Selected by
Safe
Thunderstorm Artis
Thunderstorm Artis
Contestant
Thunderstorm Artis
Song
"Faithfully"
Selected by
Carrie Underwood
Result
Safe
Slater Nalley
Slater Nalley
Contestant
Slater Nalley
Song
"Atlantic City"
Selected by
Luke Bryan
Result
Safe
| Contestant | Song | Selected by | Result |
| Breanna Nix | "Independence Day" | Luke Bryan | Safe |
| Mattie Pruitt | "Always Been You" | Saved by the judges | |
| John Foster | "I Cross My Heart" | Carrie Underwood | Safe |
| Josh King | "Home" | Lionel Richie | Eliminated |
| Gabby Samone | "Hero" | Safe | |
| Jamal Roberts | "I Believe" | Safe | |
| Thunderstorm Artis | "Faithfully" | Carrie Underwood | Safe |
| Slater Nalley | "Atlantic City" | Luke Bryan | Safe |
Non-competition performances[23] · Finals › Top 8 – Judges' Song Contest (May 5)
Gabby Samone, Jamal Roberts and Josh King
Gabby Samone, Jamal Roberts and Josh King
Performer
Gabby Samone, Jamal Roberts and Josh King
Song
"Dancing on the Ceiling"
Slater Nalley, Thunderstorm Artis and John Foster
Slater Nalley, Thunderstorm Artis and John Foster
Performer
Slater Nalley, Thunderstorm Artis and John Foster
Song
"Huntin', Fishin' and Lovin' Every Day"
Mattie Pruitt and Breanna Nix
Mattie Pruitt and Breanna Nix
Performer
Mattie Pruitt and Breanna Nix
Song
"Something in the Water"
| Performer | Song |
| Gabby Samone, Jamal Roberts and Josh King | "Dancing on the Ceiling" |
| Slater Nalley, Thunderstorm Artis and John Foster | "Huntin', Fishin' and Lovin' Every Day" |
| Mattie Pruitt and Breanna Nix | "Something in the Water" |
Top 7 (May 11)[24] · Finals › Top 7 – Disney Night #1 & Mother's Day Tributes (May 11)
Gabby Samone
Gabby Samone
Contestant
Gabby Samone
Order
1
Song
"How Far I'll Go"
Disney film
Moana
Result
Eliminated
9
9
Contestant
9
Order
"Home"
Song
—
Jamal Roberts
Jamal Roberts
Contestant
Jamal Roberts
Order
2
Song
"Go the Distance"
Disney film
Hercules
Result
Safe
11
11
Contestant
11
Order
"A Change Is Gonna Come"
Song
—
Breanna Nix
Breanna Nix
Contestant
Breanna Nix
Order
3
Song
"Reflection"
Disney film
Mulan
Result
Safe
8
8
Contestant
8
Order
"Like My Mother Does"
Song
—
John Foster
John Foster
Contestant
John Foster
Order
4
Song
"Almost There"
Disney film
The Princess and the Frog
Result
Safe
14
14
Contestant
14
Order
"Believe"
Song
—
Slater Nalley
Slater Nalley
Contestant
Slater Nalley
Order
5
Song
"Can You Feel the Love Tonight"
Disney film
The Lion King
Result
Safe
10
10
Contestant
10
Order
"Don't Think Twice, It's All Right"
Song
—
Mattie Pruitt
Mattie Pruitt
Contestant
Mattie Pruitt
Order
6
Song
"Remember Me"
Disney film
Coco
Result
Eliminated
12
12
Contestant
12
Order
"Those Kind of Women"
Song
—
Thunderstorm Artis
Thunderstorm Artis
Contestant
Thunderstorm Artis
Order
7
Song
"Colors of the Wind"
Disney film
Pocahontas
Result
Safe
13
13
Contestant
13
Order
"Out of the Blue"
Song
—
| Contestant | Order | Song | Disney film | Result |
| Gabby Samone | 1 | "How Far I'll Go" | Moana | Eliminated |
| 9 | "Home" | — | ||
| Jamal Roberts | 2 | "Go the Distance" | Hercules | Safe |
| 11 | "A Change Is Gonna Come" | — | ||
| Breanna Nix | 3 | "Reflection" | Mulan | Safe |
| 8 | "Like My Mother Does" | — | ||
| John Foster | 4 | "Almost There" | The Princess and the Frog | Safe |
| 14 | "Believe" | — | ||
| Slater Nalley | 5 | "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" | The Lion King | Safe |
| 10 | "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right" | — | ||
| Mattie Pruitt | 6 | "Remember Me" | Coco | Eliminated |
| 12 | "Those Kind of Women" | — | ||
| Thunderstorm Artis | 7 | "Colors of the Wind" | Pocahontas | Safe |
| 13 | "Out of the Blue" | — |
Top 5 (May 12)[25] · Finals › Top 5 – Disney Night #2: Heroes & Villains (May 12)
Slater Nalley
Slater Nalley
Contestant
Slater Nalley
Order
1
Song
"You've Got a Friend in Me"
Disney film
Toy Story
Result
Eliminated
6
6
Contestant
6
Order
"Born to Be Wild"
Song
D3: The Mighty Ducks
John Foster
John Foster
Contestant
John Foster
Order
2
Song
"The Bare Necessities"
Disney film
The Jungle Book
Result
Safe
8
8
Contestant
8
Order
"Rainbow Connection"
Song
The Muppet Movie
Thunderstorm Artis
Thunderstorm Artis
Contestant
Thunderstorm Artis
Order
3
Song
"A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes"
Disney film
Cinderella
Result
Eliminated
7
7
Contestant
7
Order
"Find Yourself"
Song
Cars
Breanna Nix
Breanna Nix
Contestant
Breanna Nix
Order
4
Song
"This Will Be"
Disney film
The Parent Trap
Result
Safe
9
9
Contestant
9
Order
"You'll Be in My Heart"
Song
Tarzan
Jamal Roberts
Jamal Roberts
Contestant
Jamal Roberts
Order
5
Song
"Ain't No Mountain High Enough"
Disney film
Remember the Titans
Result
Safe
10
10
Contestant
10
Order
"Beauty and the Beast"
Song
Beauty and the Beast
| Contestant | Order | Song | Disney film | Result |
| Slater Nalley | 1 | "You've Got a Friend in Me" | Toy Story | Eliminated |
| 6 | "Born to Be Wild" | D3: The Mighty Ducks | ||
| John Foster | 2 | "The Bare Necessities" | The Jungle Book | Safe |
| 8 | "Rainbow Connection" | The Muppet Movie | ||
| Thunderstorm Artis | 3 | "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" | Cinderella | Eliminated |
| 7 | "Find Yourself" | Cars | ||
| Breanna Nix | 4 | "This Will Be" | The Parent Trap | Safe |
| 9 | "You'll Be in My Heart" | Tarzan | ||
| Jamal Roberts | 5 | "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" | Remember the Titans | Safe |
| 10 | "Beauty and the Beast" | Beauty and the Beast |
Non-competition performance[25] · Finals › Top 5 – Disney Night #2: Heroes & Villains (May 12)
Iam Tongi
Iam Tongi
Performer
Iam Tongi
Song
"Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride"(from Lilo & Stitch)
| Performer | Song |
| Iam Tongi | "Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride"(from Lilo & Stitch) |
Top 3 (May 18)[26] · Finals › Top 3 – Finale (May 18)
John Foster
John Foster
Contestant
John Foster
Order
1
Song
"Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)"
Result
Runner-up
4
4
Contestant
4
Order
"Take Me Home, Country Roads"
7
7
Contestant
7
Order
"Tell That Angel I Love Her"
Jamal Roberts
Jamal Roberts
Contestant
Jamal Roberts
Order
2
Song
"First Time"
Result
Winner
5
5
Contestant
5
Order
"Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)"
8
8
Contestant
8
Order
"Heal"
Breanna Nix
Breanna Nix
Contestant
Breanna Nix
Order
3
Song
"In Jesus Name (God of Possible)"
Result
Third place
6
6
Contestant
6
Order
"The Climb"
| Contestant | Order | Song | Result |
| John Foster | 1 | "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)" | Runner-up |
| 4 | "Take Me Home, Country Roads" | ||
| 7 | "Tell That Angel I Love Her" | ||
| Jamal Roberts | 2 | "First Time" | Winner |
| 5 | "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)" | ||
| 8 | "Heal" | ||
| Breanna Nix | 3 | "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" | Third place |
| 6 | "The Climb" |
Non-competition performances[26] · Finals › Top 3 – Finale (May 18)
Top 3
Top 3
Performer
Top 3
Song
"We Are the Champions"
Salt-N-Pepa
Salt-N-Pepa
Performer
Salt-N-Pepa
Song
"Push It"
Top 14 Femaleswith Salt-N-Pepa
Top 14 Femaleswith Salt-N-Pepa
Performer
Top 14 Femaleswith Salt-N-Pepa
Song
"Shoop" / "Whatta Man"
Good Charlotte
Good Charlotte
Performer
Good Charlotte
Song
"The Anthem"
Top 14 Maleswith Good Charlotte
Top 14 Maleswith Good Charlotte
Performer
Top 14 Maleswith Good Charlotte
Song
"Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous"
Luke Bryan
Luke Bryan
Performer
Luke Bryan
Song
"Country Song Came On"
John Fosterwith Luke Bryan
John Fosterwith Luke Bryan
Performer
John Fosterwith Luke Bryan
Song
"Deeper Than the Holler"
Canaan James Hillwith Kirk Franklin
Canaan James Hillwith Kirk Franklin
Performer
Canaan James Hillwith Kirk Franklin
Song
"Melodies from Heaven" / "Love Theory"
Mattie Pruittwith Goo Goo Dolls
Mattie Pruittwith Goo Goo Dolls
Performer
Mattie Pruittwith Goo Goo Dolls
Song
"Iris"
Breanna Nixwith Brandon Lake
Breanna Nixwith Brandon Lake
Performer
Breanna Nixwith Brandon Lake
Song
"Daddy's DNA"
Gabby Samonewith Jennifer Holliday
Gabby Samonewith Jennifer Holliday
Performer
Gabby Samonewith Jennifer Holliday
Song
"I Am Changing"
Jamal Robertswith Jelly Roll
Jamal Robertswith Jelly Roll
Performer
Jamal Robertswith Jelly Roll
Song
"Unpretty" / "Liar"
Myles Smith
Myles Smith
Performer
Myles Smith
Song
"Nice to Meet You"
Ché & Filowith Myles Smith
Ché & Filowith Myles Smith
Performer
Ché & Filowith Myles Smith
Song
"Stargazing"
Amanda Barisewith PJ Morton
Amanda Barisewith PJ Morton
Performer
Amanda Barisewith PJ Morton
Song
"How Deep Is Your Love"
Kolbi Jordanwith Patti LaBelle
Kolbi Jordanwith Patti LaBelle
Performer
Kolbi Jordanwith Patti LaBelle
Song
"Lady Marmalade"
Slater Nalleywith Carrie Underwood & Cody Johnson
Slater Nalleywith Carrie Underwood & Cody Johnson
Performer
Slater Nalleywith Carrie Underwood & Cody Johnson
Song
"I'm Gonna Love You"
Thunderstorm Artiswith The War and Treaty
Thunderstorm Artiswith The War and Treaty
Performer
Thunderstorm Artiswith The War and Treaty
Song
"Hey Driver"
Jessica Simpson
Jessica Simpson
Performer
Jessica Simpson
Song
"Blame Me"
Josh Kingwith Jessica Simpson
Josh Kingwith Jessica Simpson
Performer
Josh Kingwith Jessica Simpson
Song
"These Boots Are Made for Walkin'"
Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood & Luke Bryan
Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood & Luke Bryan
Performer
Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood & Luke Bryan
Song
"Stuck on You"
Jamal Roberts
Jamal Roberts
Performer
Jamal Roberts
Song
"Her Heart"
| Performer | Song |
| Top 3 | "We Are the Champions" |
| Salt-N-Pepa | "Push It" |
| Top 14 Femaleswith Salt-N-Pepa | "Shoop" / "Whatta Man" |
| Good Charlotte | "The Anthem" |
| Top 14 Maleswith Good Charlotte | "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" |
| Luke Bryan | "Country Song Came On" |
| John Fosterwith Luke Bryan | "Deeper Than the Holler" |
| Canaan James Hillwith Kirk Franklin | "Melodies from Heaven" / "Love Theory" |
| Mattie Pruittwith Goo Goo Dolls | "Iris" |
| Breanna Nixwith Brandon Lake | "Daddy's DNA" |
| Gabby Samonewith Jennifer Holliday | "I Am Changing" |
| Jamal Robertswith Jelly Roll | "Unpretty" / "Liar" |
| Myles Smith | "Nice to Meet You" |
| Ché & Filowith Myles Smith | "Stargazing" |
| Amanda Barisewith PJ Morton | "How Deep Is Your Love" |
| Kolbi Jordanwith Patti LaBelle | "Lady Marmalade" |
| Slater Nalleywith Carrie Underwood & Cody Johnson | "I'm Gonna Love You" |
| Thunderstorm Artiswith The War and Treaty | "Hey Driver" |
| Jessica Simpson | "Blame Me" |
| Josh Kingwith Jessica Simpson | "These Boots Are Made for Walkin |
| Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood & Luke Bryan | "Stuck on You" |
| Jamal Roberts | "Her Heart" |
American Idol (season 23) - Eliminations · Elimination chart
4/13
4/13
Contestant
4/13
Pl.
4/14
Top 24
4/20
Top 24
4/27
Top 20
4/28
Top 14
5/4
Top 12
5/5
Top 10
5/11
Top 8
5/12
Top 7
5/18
Jamal Roberts
Jamal Roberts
Contestant
Jamal Roberts
Pl.
1
Top 24
Safe
Top 24
N/A
Top 20
Safe
Top 14
Safe
Top 12
Safe
Top 10
Safe
Top 8
Safe
Top 7
Safe
Top 5
Safe
Finale
Winner
John Foster
John Foster
Contestant
John Foster
Pl.
2
Top 24
N/A
Top 24
Safe
Top 20
Safe
Top 14
Safe
Top 12
Safe
Top 10
Safe
Top 8
Safe
Top 7
Safe
Top 5
Safe
Finale
Runner-up
Breanna Nix
Breanna Nix
Contestant
Breanna Nix
Pl.
3
Top 24
Safe
Top 24
N/A
Top 20
Safe
Top 14
Safe
Top 12
Safe
Top 10
Safe
Top 8
Safe
Top 7
Safe
Top 5
Safe
Finale
Third place
Thunderstorm Artis
Thunderstorm Artis
Contestant
Thunderstorm Artis
Pl.
4
Top 24
N/A
Top 24
Safe
Top 20
Safe
Top 14
Safe
Top 12
Safe
Top 10
Safe
Top 8
Safe
Top 7
Safe
Top 5
Eliminated
Slater Nalley
Slater Nalley
Contestant
Slater Nalley
Pl.
Safe
Top 24
N/A
Top 24
Safe
Top 20
Safe
Top 14
Safe
Top 12
Safe
Top 10
Safe
Top 8
Safe
Mattie Pruitt
Mattie Pruitt
Contestant
Mattie Pruitt
Pl.
6
Top 24
N/A
Top 24
Safe
Top 20
Safe
Top 14
Safe
Top 12
Safe
Top 10
Safe
Top 8
Saved
Top 7
Eliminated
Gabby Samone
Gabby Samone
Contestant
Gabby Samone
Pl.
Safe
Top 24
N/A
Top 24
Safe
Top 20
Safe
Top 14
Safe
Top 12
Safe
Top 10
Safe
Josh King
Josh King
Contestant
Josh King
Pl.
8
Top 24
N/A
Top 24
Safe
Top 20
Saved
Top 14
Safe
Top 12
Safe
Top 10
Safe
Top 8
Eliminated
Canaan James Hill
Canaan James Hill
Contestant
Canaan James Hill
Pl.
9
Top 24
N/A
Top 24
Safe
Top 20
Safe
Top 14
Safe
Top 12
Safe
Top 10
Eliminated
Kolbi Jordan
Kolbi Jordan
Contestant
Kolbi Jordan
Pl.
Safe
Top 24
N/A
Top 24
Safe
Top 20
Safe
Top 14
Safe
Ché
Ché
Contestant
Ché
Pl.
11
Top 24
Safe
Top 24
N/A
Top 20
Saved
Top 14
Safe
Top 12
Eliminated
Filo
Filo
Contestant
Filo
Pl.
N/A
Top 24
Safe
Top 24
Safe
Top 20
Safe
Amanda Barise
Amanda Barise
Contestant
Amanda Barise
Pl.
13
Top 24
N/A
Top 24
Safe
Top 20
Saved
Top 14
Eliminated
Desmond Roberts
Desmond Roberts
Contestant
Desmond Roberts
Pl.
N/A
Top 24
Safe
Top 24
Saved
Olivier Bergeron
Olivier Bergeron
Contestant
Olivier Bergeron
Top 24
N/A
Top 24
Safe
Top 20
Eliminated
Baylee Littrell
Baylee Littrell
Contestant
Baylee Littrell
Pl.
Safe
Top 24
N/A
Isaiah Misailegalu
Isaiah Misailegalu
Contestant
Isaiah Misailegalu
Pl.
Safe
Top 24
N/A
Drew Ryn
Drew Ryn
Contestant
Drew Ryn
Pl.
N/A
Top 24
Safe
Victor Solomon
Victor Solomon
Contestant
Victor Solomon
Pl.
Safe
Top 24
N/A
Zaylie Windsor
Zaylie Windsor
Contestant
Zaylie Windsor
Pl.
Safe
Top 24
N/A
Kyana Fanene
Kyana Fanene
Contestant
Kyana Fanene
Pl.
N/A
Top 24
Eliminated
Grayson Torrence
Grayson Torrence
Contestant
Grayson Torrence
Pl.
N/A
MKY
MKY
Contestant
MKY
Pl.
Eliminated
Penny Samar
Penny Samar
Contestant
Penny Samar
| Contestant | Pl. | Top 24 | Top 20 | Top 14 | Top 12 | Top 10 | Top 8 | Top 7 | Top 5 | Finale | |
| 4/13 | 4/14 | 4/20 | 4/27 | 4/28 | 5/4 | 5/5 | 5/11 | 5/12 | 5/18 | ||
| Jamal Roberts | 1 | Safe | N/A | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Winner |
| John Foster | 2 | N/A | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Runner-up |
| Breanna Nix | 3 | Safe | N/A | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Third place |
| Thunderstorm Artis | 4 | N/A | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Eliminated | |
| Slater Nalley | Safe | N/A | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | |||
| Mattie Pruitt | 6 | N/A | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Saved | Eliminated | ||
| Gabby Samone | Safe | N/A | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | ||||
| Josh King | 8 | N/A | Safe | Saved | Safe | Safe | Safe | Eliminated | |||
| Canaan James Hill | 9 | N/A | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Eliminated | ||||
| Kolbi Jordan | Safe | N/A | Safe | Safe | Safe | ||||||
| Ché | 11 | Safe | N/A | Saved | Safe | Eliminated | |||||
| Filo | N/A | Safe | Safe | Safe | |||||||
| Amanda Barise | 13 | N/A | Safe | Saved | Eliminated | ||||||
| Desmond Roberts | N/A | Safe | Saved | ||||||||
| Olivier Bergeron | N/A | Safe | Eliminated | ||||||||
| Baylee Littrell | Safe | N/A | |||||||||
| Isaiah Misailegalu | Safe | N/A | |||||||||
| Drew Ryn | N/A | Safe | |||||||||
| Victor Solomon | Safe | N/A | |||||||||
| Zaylie Windsor | Safe | N/A | |||||||||
| Kyana Fanene | N/A | Eliminated | |||||||||
| Grayson Torrence | N/A | ||||||||||
| MKY | Eliminated | ||||||||||
| Penny Samar | |||||||||||
mw- Viewership and ratings per episode of American Idol season 23 · Ratings
1
1
No.
1
Title
"Post Oscars: Auditions, Part 1"
Air date
March 2, 2025
Timeslot (ET)
Sunday 10:32 p.m.
Rating/share(18–49)
0.8/13
Viewers(millions)
5.91
DVR(18–49)
0.1
DVR viewers(millions)
0.74
Total(18–49)
0.9
Total viewers(millions)
6.69
2
2
No.
2
Title
"Auditions, Part 2"
Air date
March 9, 2025
Timeslot (ET)
Sunday 8:00 p.m.
Rating/share(18–49)
0.5/6
Viewers(millions)
4.49
DVR(18–49)
0.1
DVR viewers(millions)
0.96
Total(18–49)
0.5
Total viewers(millions)
5.45
3
3
No.
3
Title
"Auditions, Part 3"
Air date
March 16, 2025
Timeslot (ET)
0.5/6
Rating/share(18–49)
4.51
Viewers(millions)
0.1
DVR(18–49)
1.01
DVR viewers(millions)
0.6
Total(18–49)
5.52
4
4
No.
4
Title
"Auditions, Part 4"
Air date
March 23, 2025
Timeslot (ET)
0.4/5
Rating/share(18–49)
4.06
Viewers(millions)
0.1
DVR(18–49)
1.19
DVR viewers(millions)
0.5
Total(18–49)
5.26
5
5
No.
5
Title
"Auditions, Part 5"
Air date
March 30, 2025
Timeslot (ET)
0.5/7
Rating/share(18–49)
4.66
Viewers(millions)
TBD
DVR(18–49)
TBD
DVR viewers(millions)
TBD
Total(18–49)
TBD
6
6
No.
6
Title
"Hollywood Week: Idol Arena"
Air date
March 31, 2025
Timeslot (ET)
Monday 8:00 p.m.
Rating/share(18–49)
0.4/5
Viewers(millions)
3.78
DVR(18–49)
TBD
DVR viewers(millions)
TBD
Total(18–49)
TBD
Total viewers(millions)
TBD
7
7
No.
7
Title
"Hollywood Week: Showstopper"
Air date
April 6, 2025
Timeslot (ET)
Sunday 8:00 p.m.
Rating/share(18–49)
0.5/7
Viewers(millions)
5.12
DVR(18–49)
TBD
DVR viewers(millions)
TBD
Total(18–49)
TBD
Total viewers(millions)
TBD
8
8
No.
8
Title
"Head to Head"
Air date
April 7, 2025
Timeslot (ET)
Monday 8:00 p.m.
Rating/share(18–49)
0.5/5
Viewers(millions)
4.15
DVR(18–49)
TBD
DVR viewers(millions)
TBD
Total(18–49)
TBD
Total viewers(millions)
TBD
9
9
No.
9
Title
"Top 24 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii Part #1"
Air date
April 13, 2025
Timeslot (ET)
Sunday 8:00 p.m.
Rating/share(18–49)
0.5/8
Viewers(millions)
4.65
DVR(18–49)
TBD
DVR viewers(millions)
TBD
Total(18–49)
TBD
Total viewers(millions)
TBD
10
10
No.
10
Title
"Top 24 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii Part #2"
Air date
April 14, 2025
Timeslot (ET)
Monday 8:00 p.m.
Rating/share(18–49)
0.4/6
Viewers(millions)
3.88
DVR(18–49)
TBD
DVR viewers(millions)
TBD
Total(18–49)
TBD
Total viewers(millions)
TBD
11
11
No.
11
Title
"Top 20 Easter Special: Songs of Faith"
Air date
April 20, 2025
Timeslot (ET)
Sunday 8:00 p.m.
Rating/share(18–49)
0.5/8
Viewers(millions)
4.49
DVR(18–49)
TBD
DVR viewers(millions)
TBD
Total(18–49)
TBD
Total viewers(millions)
TBD
12
12
No.
12
Title
"Top 14 Reveal"
Air date
April 21, 2025
Timeslot (ET)
Monday 8:00 p.m.
Rating/share(18–49)
0.4/6
Viewers(millions)
4.19
DVR(18–49)
TBD
DVR viewers(millions)
TBD
Total(18–49)
TBD
Total viewers(millions)
TBD
13
13
No.
13
Title
"Rock & Roll Hall of Fame"
Air date
April 27, 2025
Timeslot (ET)
Sunday 8:00 p.m.
Rating/share(18–49)
0.5/7
Viewers(millions)
5.31
DVR(18–49)
TBD
DVR viewers(millions)
TBD
Total(18–49)
TBD
Total viewers(millions)
TBD
14
14
No.
14
Title
"Iconic Idol Moments"
Air date
April 28, 2025
Timeslot (ET)
Monday 8:00 p.m.
Rating/share(18–49)
0.5/7
Viewers(millions)
4.61
DVR(18–49)
TBD
DVR viewers(millions)
TBD
Total(18–49)
TBD
Total viewers(millions)
TBD
15
15
No.
15
Title
"Ladies' Night"
Air date
May 4, 2025
Timeslot (ET)
Sunday 8:00 p.m.
Rating/share(18–49)
0.6/7
Viewers(millions)
5.17
DVR(18–49)
TBD
DVR viewers(millions)
TBD
Total(18–49)
TBD
Total viewers(millions)
TBD
16
16
No.
16
Title
"Judge's Song Contest"
Air date
May 5, 2025
Timeslot (ET)
Monday 8:00 p.m.
Rating/share(18–49)
0.4/5
Viewers(millions)
4.28
DVR(18–49)
TBD
DVR viewers(millions)
TBD
Total(18–49)
TBD
Total viewers(millions)
TBD
17
17
No.
17
Title
"Disney Night #1"
Air date
May 11, 2025
Timeslot (ET)
Sunday 8:00 p.m.
Rating/share(18–49)
0.6/9
Viewers(millions)
5.27
DVR(18–49)
TBD
DVR viewers(millions)
TBD
Total(18–49)
TBD
Total viewers(millions)
TBD
18
18
No.
18
Title
"Disney Night #2"
Air date
May 12, 2025
Timeslot (ET)
Monday 8:00 p.m.
Rating/share(18–49)
0.4/5
Viewers(millions)
4.45
DVR(18–49)
TBD
DVR viewers(millions)
TBD
Total(18–49)
TBD
Total viewers(millions)
TBD
19
19
No.
19
Title
"Grand Finale"
Air date
May 18, 2025
Timeslot (ET)
Sunday 8:00 p.m.
Rating/share(18–49)
0.7/10
Viewers(millions)
6.51
DVR(18–49)
TBD
DVR viewers(millions)
TBD
Total(18–49)
TBD
Total viewers(millions)
TBD
| No. | Title | Air date | Timeslot (ET) | Rating/share(18–49) | Viewers(millions) | DVR(18–49) | DVR viewers(millions) | Total(18–49) | Total viewers(millions) | Ref. |
| 1 | "Post Oscars: Auditions, Part 1" | March 2, 2025 | Sunday 10:32 p.m. | 0.8/13 | 5.91 | 0.1 | 0.74 | 0.9 | 6.69 | |
| 2 | "Auditions, Part 2" | March 9, 2025 | Sunday 8:00 p.m. | 0.5/6 | 4.49 | 0.1 | 0.96 | 0.5 | 5.45 | |
| 3 | "Auditions, Part 3" | March 16, 2025 | 0.5/6 | 4.51 | 0.1 | 1.01 | 0.6 | 5.52 | ||
| 4 | "Auditions, Part 4" | March 23, 2025 | 0.4/5 | 4.06 | 0.1 | 1.19 | 0.5 | 5.26 | ||
| 5 | "Auditions, Part 5" | March 30, 2025 | 0.5/7 | 4.66 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | ||
| 6 | "Hollywood Week: Idol Arena" | March 31, 2025 | Monday 8:00 p.m. | 0.4/5 | 3.78 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| 7 | "Hollywood Week: Showstopper" | April 6, 2025 | Sunday 8:00 p.m. | 0.5/7 | 5.12 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| 8 | "Head to Head" | April 7, 2025 | Monday 8:00 p.m. | 0.5/5 | 4.15 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| 9 | "Top 24 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii Part " | April 13, 2025 | Sunday 8:00 p.m. | 0.5/8 | 4.65 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| 10 | "Top 24 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii Part " | April 14, 2025 | Monday 8:00 p.m. | 0.4/6 | 3.88 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| 11 | "Top 20 Easter Special: Songs of Faith" | April 20, 2025 | Sunday 8:00 p.m. | 0.5/8 | 4.49 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| 12 | "Top 14 Reveal" | April 21, 2025 | Monday 8:00 p.m. | 0.4/6 | 4.19 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| 13 | "Rock & Roll Hall of Fame" | April 27, 2025 | Sunday 8:00 p.m. | 0.5/7 | 5.31 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| 14 | "Iconic Idol Moments" | April 28, 2025 | Monday 8:00 p.m. | 0.5/7 | 4.61 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| 15 | "Ladies' Night" | May 4, 2025 | Sunday 8:00 p.m. | 0.6/7 | 5.17 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| 16 | "Judge's Song Contest" | May 5, 2025 | Monday 8:00 p.m. | 0.4/5 | 4.28 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| 17 | "Disney Night " | May 11, 2025 | Sunday 8:00 p.m. | 0.6/9 | 5.27 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| 18 | "Disney Night " | May 12, 2025 | Monday 8:00 p.m. | 0.4/5 | 4.45 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| 19 | "Grand Finale" | May 18, 2025 | Sunday 8:00 p.m. | 0.7/10 | 6.51 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
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