On Monday night, American Idol revealed its top 12 finalists, cutting eight more singers from season 21’s contestants. (Syracuse.com) The talent pool has certainly narrowed down, with the Top 20 getting cut to a Top 12. (ABC) The judges had to make some savage cuts, sending home several very talented singers. (Screen Rant)
Luke Bryan expressed his shock that ‘one of the biggest voices’ Olivia Soli did not make the top 12. (USA Today) However, there were many others who were able to advance to the next round, including Mississippi teen Colin Stough who put a country twist on a gay anthem and shocked the judges. (Sun Herald) NJ ‘American Idol’ contestant Wé Ani of Paterson also made the top 12 and continues to put her unique stamp on the competition. (Patch NJ)
The latest episode of American Idol also revealed the live season 21 judges saves. Less than 24 hours after kicking six contestants to the curb, American Idol gave eight more singers the boot on Monday. (TVLine) Despite some incredible performances from the remaining contestants, it will be interesting to see who the judges ultimately save as the competition continues.
Fans of the show can vote for their favorite contestants, and ‘American Idol’s Top 12 in 2023 were recently revealed. (Distractify) However, the competition is just getting started and the list of contestants will continue to get shorter as the season progresses. (The US Sun)
Hawaii’s Iam Tongi also advanced to the top 12, taking her one step closer to becoming the next American Idol. She spoke about her song selection and the ‘infamous’ fly during her performance. (KITV)
As the competition heats up and the pressure continues to mount, it remains to be seen which of the remaining contestants will ultimately be crowned as the next American Idol.
