Current:Home > Finance'American Idol' recap: Emmy Russell and Triston Harper are sent home, revealing the Top 3 -RiskRadar
'American Idol' recap: Emmy Russell and Triston Harper are sent home, revealing the Top 3
View
Date:2025-04-16 22:17:38
The "American Idol" Season 22 contestant pool is officially down to its Top 3.
With the "Idol" champion's crowning only a week away, on Sunday night it was time to whittle down the finalists in the penultimate audience vote. Graciously, the Disney-owned network also let the Top 5 have some family fun at the Walt Disney Resort with their moms and provide some additional free advertising for the House of Mouse before they were potentially sent home.
Yes, we've made it to Disney week, and the five finalists sang songs from the Disney, Pixar and Marvel repertoire of original and licensed music to create some brand synergy and make viewers nostalgic about the movies they couldn't stop re-watching as children. Judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan also got in on the fun, with the ever-theatrical Perry in full Cinderella get-up, Gus Gus accompaniment and all.
Abi Carter, Emmy Russell, Jack Blocker, Triston Harper and Will Moseley took the stage with two songs each to convince America to take them to the top three, and as the two-hour episode concluded two beloved contestants were sent home.
Here's what everyone performed and who was eliminated in Episode 17.
Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
What happened last week?Top 7 singer makes Katy Perry 'scared for my job,' and two more go home
Which Disney songs did the 'American Idol' Top 5 sing?
- Abi Carter: "Part of Your World" from "The Little Mermaid" and "The Chain" from "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2"
- Emmy Russell: "The Climb" from "Hannah Montana: The Movie" and "Carried Me with You" from "Onward"
- Jack Blocker: "Nobody’s Fool" from "Cars 2" and "Space Oddity" from "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny"
- Triston Harper: "Almost There" from "The Princess and the Frog" and "Life is a Highway" from "Cars"
- Will Moseley: "Ballad of a Lonesome Cowboy" from "Toy Story 4" and "Born to Be Wild" "D3: The Mighty Ducks"
Who was eliminated from 'American Idol'?
The charming Triston Harper winked and boot-scooted, and fan favorite Emmy Russell made a valiant effort with her stage presence, but neither earned enough votes to stay in the competition.
'I look them up on Instagram':Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan spill show secrets
Who's in the 'American Idol' 2024 Top 3?
- Will Moseley
- Abi Carter
- Jack Blocker
veryGood! (16)
Related
- From family road trips to travel woes: Americans are navigating skyrocketing holiday costs
- Election might not settle Connecticut mayor’s race upended by video of ballot box stuffing
- 'Tiger King' star pleads guilty to conspiring to money laundering, breaking federal law
- Mexican governor says 1 child died and 3 others were exposed to fentanyl, but downplays the issue
- Pregnant Kylie Kelce Shares Hilarious Question Her Daughter Asked Jason Kelce Amid Rising Fame
- Suspect killed and officer shot in arm during Chicago shootout, police say
- Backstage with the Fugees: Pras on his hip-hop legacy as he awaits sentencing in conspiracy case
- Hezbollah and Hamas’ military wings in Lebanon exchange fire with Israel. Tension rises along border
- What to know about Tuesday’s US House primaries to replace Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz
- Evan Ellingson, child star from 'My Sister's Keeper' and '24', dead at 35
Ranking
- The FBI should have done more to collect intelligence before the Capitol riot, watchdog finds
- Highland Park suspected shooter's father pleads guilty to reckless conduct
- Man, 23, arrested in slaying of grandmother found decapitated in California home
- Evan Ellingson, child star from 'My Sister's Keeper' and '24', dead at 35
- Intel's stock did something it hasn't done since 2022
- Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders endorsing former boss Trump in presidential race
- Bronny James, Zach Edey among 10 players to know for the 2023-24 college basketball season
- Daniel Jones injury updates: Giants QB out for season with torn ACL
Recommendation
Taylor Swift makes surprise visit to Kansas City children’s hospital
Can you make your bed every day? Company is offering $1000 if you can commit to the chore
Children who survive shootings endure huge health obstacles and costs
Teachers in Portland, Oregon, strike for a 4th day amid impasse with school district
2025 'Doomsday Clock': This is how close we are to self
One of Virginia’s key election battlegrounds involves a candidate who endured sex scandal
Jewish man dies after confrontation during pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrations
Powerball lottery jackpot climbs to $179 million: Here's what to know before next drawing