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00:00:00Last week your millions of votes came in fast and furious in a truly unprecedented way and we held off
00:00:07on your results to make sure every vote was counted.
00:00:10I've got them here in my hand and we're about to find out who makes your top 12 to sing
00:00:16for your live votes tonight and which two finalists will leave the competition right now.
00:00:21I can tell you that the vote was incredibly close.
00:00:25And here are the finalists ready to find out what the news is. Nice to see all of you. Good
00:00:31evening.
00:00:32Suspense? Yeah. All right. Good luck to all of you. And here we go.
00:00:40The first person in your bottom two based on last week's vote is Julian.
00:00:52Julian, unfortunately headed home tonight.
00:00:58Thank you, Ryan. Thank you, Julian.
00:01:02The second person going home after that nationwide vote is Jake.
00:01:10Jake. Jake, Julian, congratulations on what a run it's been.
00:01:15An incredible season with us. Thanks for all the hard work, the charisma and the charm.
00:01:19We really appreciate you both. Of course.
00:01:21We appreciate being here. We had just memories we're never going to forget.
00:01:24Oh, yeah. I think we're all going to miss them. Yeah.
00:01:25Yeah.
00:01:26Let's hear it one more time for these two.
00:01:29Julian and Jake. Thank you.
00:01:31Good luck.
00:01:32Bright futures ahead for both of you.
00:01:34Take good care.
00:01:37It's now up to the top 12.
00:01:39Here they are.
00:01:41They got to win you over tonight.
00:01:43Welcome to the show.
00:01:45Let's do it. Come on.
00:01:47Come on.
00:01:48Come on.
00:01:52Come on.
00:01:54Come on.
00:01:54Come on.
00:02:08I know that one.
00:02:09Good evening.
00:02:11We are so excited to bring back our annual judges song contest.
00:02:15This time with a radical 90s twist.
00:02:18Hits from the 90s all night long.
00:02:21Voting will open shortly after all your favorites have performed.
00:02:24But first, let's bring out the contenders tonight.
00:02:28Luke Bryan, Rhyno Ritchie, Carrie Underwood.
00:02:44Love you again.
00:02:52We're out of, have a pop-up.
00:02:54Come on.
00:02:55Come on.
00:02:55Come on.
00:02:56Come on.
00:02:58Come on.
00:02:59Come on.
00:02:59Come on.
00:03:01This was it.
00:03:01Who's to go.
00:03:01Hey.
00:03:09Well, I know this is a 90s look from Cary.
00:03:12Lionel, your 90s look right there?
00:03:14My body is 90.
00:03:15I'm close to 90 anyway.
00:03:18And that's a Saturday look for you, Luke.
00:03:20Hey, this is how I rolled.
00:03:23George Strait, Tracy Lawrence style, baby.
00:03:27Looking good.
00:03:29Well, it was the decade that brought us the Macarena.
00:03:33Yes, one fan of the Macarena.
00:03:35Remember, talk to the hand.
00:03:38Popular and the most beautiful sound one could hear.
00:03:40Listen to this.
00:03:45We'll explain later, kids.
00:03:47Yeah, they don't know.
00:03:49It also brought us ABC's iconic TGIF lineup.
00:03:53And we're happy to have some of the stars here tonight.
00:03:56From your favorite TGIF shows.
00:04:00Hanging with the top 12 over there in the lounge.
00:04:03Say hello to Andrea Barber.
00:04:05Mark Curry.
00:04:07Bobby Robinson, Pete.
00:04:09Hi, Caroline Ray.
00:04:12Danica McKellar.
00:04:14Reginald, Bill Johnson.
00:04:16And American Idol official podcast host, Danielle Fischel.
00:04:25What a flashback.
00:04:27So, here's how it's going to work tonight.
00:04:29Each finalist was given a list of three songs from the 90s to choose from.
00:04:33They were handpicked by the judges.
00:04:34The finalists chose one of them to sing.
00:04:36But they don't know which judge chose it for them.
00:04:39They'll find out after they perform.
00:04:41We'll keep score.
00:04:42And the winning judge will save someone from tonight's live elimination.
00:04:48Who?
00:04:49Last year, it was a tie between Luke and Lionel.
00:04:53Ha!
00:04:53Remember?
00:04:54Ha-ha, I remember.
00:04:56Carrie is ready, though, for redemption, right?
00:04:58I hope so.
00:05:01We got 12 talented singers from across the nation to vote for.
00:05:05Here's their info.
00:05:06Take a look.
00:05:07You got five ways to vote tonight.
00:05:09So, make sure you use all of them.
00:05:12Vote for all your favorites all show long if you want to see them again on this stage next week.
00:05:18All right.
00:05:18Are we ready, everyone?
00:05:24Kicking it off tonight, it is Hannah Harper.
00:05:33Let me run it down.
00:05:34Heads Carolina, Tales California.
00:05:37Okay, Jodie Messina.
00:05:38Unbreak My Heart, Toni Braxton.
00:05:40I don't think I know who that is.
00:05:42So, you got to give that a listen, you see.
00:05:44Okay.
00:05:45Only Love by Winona.
00:05:47Okay.
00:05:47I love me some Jodie Messina.
00:05:49So, we might see Jodie Messina.
00:05:50We may see that.
00:05:51We can put some stank on that.
00:05:52I actually sang this song in my first online audition for the American Idol Producers.
00:05:56Heads Carolina, Tales California.
00:05:59I feel like it's a full circle moment.
00:06:00Good luck.
00:06:01Great to have you.
00:06:01Yep.
00:06:01So, let's probably, we'll end up choosing, but I don't know for sure.
00:06:13Baby, what do you say?
00:06:16We just get lost.
00:06:20Leave this one horse town like two rebels without a call.
00:06:27I've got people in Boston.
00:06:29Ain't your daddy still in Des Moines?
00:06:34We can pack up tomorrow.
00:06:36Tonight, let's flip a coin.
00:06:42Heads Carolina, Tales California.
00:07:09Gonna get out of here if we've got a ride.
00:07:16We're bound to outrun the bad luck that's tailing us.
00:07:24Heads Carolina, tails California.
00:07:27Somewhere greener, somewhere warmer.
00:07:31Up in the mountains, down by the ocean where it don't matter.
00:07:36Long as we're going somewhere together, I've got a quarter.
00:07:41Heads Carolina, tails California.
00:07:48Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh.
00:07:52California.
00:08:05They're on their feet.
00:08:07A standing ovation.
00:08:10You didn't know you were going first, did you?
00:08:12No, I was not prepared for that.
00:08:14We saw the look on your face.
00:08:15Oh, boy.
00:08:16All right.
00:08:17Size them up over there.
00:08:18Which judge do you think chose that for you?
00:08:21Luke.
00:08:23Was it you, Luke?
00:08:25It was not me.
00:08:27What?
00:08:27What?
00:08:28Why did you think it was Luke?
00:08:30Because he's Yee-Haw.
00:08:33That pretty much says it all.
00:08:36Well, who was it?
00:08:37I know I don't look Yee-Haw.
00:08:40But I can Yee-Haw.
00:08:42But I can Yee-Haw.
00:08:44It was me.
00:08:46Oh, well, thank you.
00:08:47And I was great.
00:08:49I mean, that's what happens when you get, like, the perfect voice with the perfect song.
00:08:54And there's just magic happening all on that stage.
00:08:58You sounded so great.
00:08:59I love the modulation.
00:09:01You looked like you were having fun.
00:09:02I feel like Hannah's starting to come out of her cell a little bit.
00:09:06We want a little more of that, please.
00:09:08Yeah.
00:09:08We can do that.
00:09:09There you go.
00:09:10Good choice.
00:09:16Quite possibly my favorite compliment of all time.
00:09:19Oh.
00:09:20I'm Yee-Haw.
00:09:21Yeah.
00:09:22A little cornbread.
00:09:23Instead of Peepaw, I may get my grandkids to call me Yee-Haw.
00:09:28Going over to Yee-Haw's house.
00:09:30Anyway, great job.
00:09:31I'm glad Carrie picked that for you to just get a little more up-tempo in your deal.
00:09:35And a great song choice.
00:09:37Thanks.
00:09:38Lionel.
00:09:39Well, I'm about as far away from a hee-haw as you're ever going to get.
00:09:47But the fact is, no, I'm telling you, the thing that makes it so wonderful is that you just stepped
00:09:52into it and you made it yours.
00:09:53I love it.
00:09:54You did great.
00:09:54Thank you so much.
00:09:56You've got a lot of horror in you, Lionel.
00:09:59Come on.
00:10:00Way to set the tone tonight.
00:10:02Thanks.
00:10:02Thank you very much.
00:10:03If you love Hannah, vote for her online or via text.
00:10:06You can also leave a comment with her name on the American Idol social accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
00:10:12Voting closes during the final commercial break.
00:10:15Hannah Harper, America.
00:10:17Thank you, Hannah.
00:10:17See you later.
00:10:22Well, Carrie takes an early lead in the action here.
00:10:26We'll find out which judge takes the next point when Jordan McCullough takes the stage live right after this.
00:10:34It is Idol in Hollywood.
00:10:38We'll find out.
00:10:40Now, what's up?
00:10:40Yeah.
00:10:44Yeah.
00:10:46Yeah.
00:10:54Well, that's all right.
00:10:55Whatever happened to Billy T?
00:10:58From milkman to paperboy to evening TV.
00:11:02How did I get the living here?
00:11:04Somebody tell me, please.
00:11:05This whole world's confusing me
00:11:11Everywhere you look
00:11:14Everywhere you look
00:11:15There's a heart
00:11:17A hand to hold on to
00:11:19Everywhere you look
00:11:21Everywhere you look
00:11:23Everywhere you look
00:11:26Everywhere you look
00:11:32Full House
00:11:33Things are gonna be okay
00:11:35Idol's live with our 90's Judges Song Contest
00:11:37Keep sending in those votes
00:11:39For all of your favorites
00:11:40I'm here with one of America's favorite next door neighbors
00:11:43It's Andrea Barber from Full House
00:11:45Kimmy Gibbler
00:11:46You were singing that song out loud
00:11:48That song invokes so many memories
00:11:51and emotions for me
00:11:52I feel like I want a big hug
00:11:54and a life lesson in a kitchen right now
00:11:56Yes well here's the hug
00:11:57and yes for all of us the memories
00:11:58Now let's show people how it's done
00:12:01You're gonna text your votes
00:12:022-2-1-5-2-3
00:12:08Oh is that call waiting?
00:12:09Is there a call on the other line?
00:12:11Thank you for your help
00:12:12Thanks for being here
00:12:13So great to celebrate the 90's
00:12:15Enjoy the show
00:12:16I am so excited to be here
00:12:18and listen to these wonderful contestants
00:12:20I'm nervous for them
00:12:22and I'm so happy to be here
00:12:23Got a lot of show to come
00:12:25Our next judge pick
00:12:26coming from Jordan
00:12:27Here it is
00:12:29Go rest high on that mountain
00:12:31Vince Gill
00:12:32Wow, now that's a song
00:12:34I swear
00:12:34John Michael Montgomery
00:12:36Are you gonna sing a little bit of it?
00:12:37No
00:12:39I'm gonna have to do a little research
00:12:41but I think I know that song
00:12:41Always Be My Baby
00:12:43Mariah Carey
00:12:44Mariah Carey?
00:12:45That's right
00:12:46What they want me to do with Mariah Carey?
00:12:48Sing
00:12:48Things will show up in the air
00:12:49You know, all the way from
00:12:50Mariah Carey to Vince Gill
00:12:51I'm gonna have to find myself
00:12:52somewhere in the middle
00:12:53Mariah Carey?
00:12:54They want me to do some doggone
00:12:55Mariah Carey?
00:12:56I know that's right
00:12:57We gonna see what's gonna happen then, huh?
00:13:12Mariah Carey
00:13:14We were at swung babe
00:13:17For a moment in time
00:13:20And it seemed everlasting
00:13:23That you would always be mine
00:13:26Now you want to be free, so I let you fly
00:13:32Cause I know in my heart, babe, our love will never die, no
00:13:38You won't be part of me, I'm part of you, definitely
00:13:43Definitely, babe, for something that you can't escape
00:13:47Oh, darling, cause you'll always be my baby
00:13:51I know that you'll be right back, yeah
00:13:56Cause when your days and your nights get a little bit colder
00:14:03I know that you'll be right back, yeah
00:14:08Oh, baby, believe me, it's only a matter of time, time
00:14:17You won't be part of me, I'm part of you, definitelyLING,
00:14:26HoΕ doch, baby, we'repadin' i' could you'd love me baby You won't
00:14:31be part of me, I'm part of you, definitely You won't
00:14:40be part of me
00:14:44Will always be
00:14:47You will always be
00:14:54My baby
00:15:08I'm so happy you did that song with Mariah
00:15:11That was amazing
00:15:12That look on your face when you found out
00:15:15About MC
00:15:17You know, Mariah
00:15:18A few years before Luke was in that chair
00:15:21Mariah Carey was right there
00:15:22Behind the desk in that very chair
00:15:25Yeah
00:15:26Which judge do you think chose that for you
00:15:28You know, Carey's a girl's girl
00:15:30And I think Carey chose this song
00:15:34What
00:15:36Wow
00:15:36Who was it
00:15:38Well, yeah
00:15:41Yeah
00:15:48Alright, so
00:15:49So I knew it
00:15:51I knew it in my bones
00:15:53I felt it in my bones
00:15:55I said, what would be the most
00:15:58Left of center
00:15:59No one will ever see it coming
00:16:01And then I said
00:16:03Who can sing this
00:16:04You, of course
00:16:06You did
00:16:08Masterful
00:16:09Masterful job of taking it
00:16:11And turning it into your song
00:16:14Thank you so much
00:16:15I loved it
00:16:15Thank you
00:16:18I mean
00:16:21Lionel, you were right
00:16:22You were right
00:16:23Great choice
00:16:25We were wrong
00:16:26You were right
00:16:27And you were right for picking it
00:16:29It's such a happy song
00:16:30You have
00:16:31I mean
00:16:32All the tools
00:16:32In your toolbox
00:16:34And you used them so well
00:16:36And you
00:16:36You can't copy Mariah on that song
00:16:39Absolutely
00:16:39For so many reasons
00:16:40But you definitely took it
00:16:42And did your thing with it
00:16:43And picked different notes
00:16:44And different runs
00:16:46And at the end
00:16:46We were all like
00:16:47Hello
00:16:47Hello
00:16:48So it was a great job
00:16:50Thank you, Carey
00:16:51Thank you
00:16:58All right
00:16:59I'm owing to
00:17:01I'm starting to doubt myself
00:17:03For using chat GPT
00:17:05You know
00:17:10Because you're such a church guy
00:17:12I did go with
00:17:13Go rest high on that mountain
00:17:14But I think
00:17:15But listen
00:17:16Very smart song choice
00:17:18Step outside your comfort zone
00:17:20Totally the right move for you
00:17:22Great job
00:17:22Thank you so much
00:17:23Thank you
00:17:24Did you enjoy the ride
00:17:26Of saying that?
00:17:26It was a show left around
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00:17:41Jordan McCullough
00:17:42One more time
00:17:43Woo
00:17:43She did it
00:17:44Done
00:17:47Nice
00:17:47Nice
00:17:49More action coming at you
00:17:51Like two big song picks
00:17:53From Daniel Stallworth
00:17:55And Lucas Leon
00:17:57Idol's judges song contest
00:18:00Is back live
00:18:01Right after this
00:18:02Hang on
00:18:19There it is
00:18:23The theme for Boy Meets the World
00:18:26Thank you for joining us live on ABC and Disney Plus
00:18:28A big welcome back to Danielle Fishel here
00:18:30The lovable Topanga
00:18:32And the host of our official American Idol podcast
00:18:34Yeah
00:18:35I love it
00:18:36Good job
00:18:37Thank you
00:18:38How does it feel for you to be reliving these moments?
00:18:41Listen, I don't think I ever left
00:18:42I woke up this morning and my Tamagotchi needed to eat
00:18:44So
00:18:46Well, keep loving the show
00:18:48Up next, it's Daniel Stallworth
00:18:49Here we go
00:18:53Can we talk?
00:18:54Tevin Campbell
00:18:55Wow
00:18:56I want you back in sync
00:18:58Okay
00:18:58Or It Ain't Over Till It's Over
00:19:00Lenny Kravitz
00:19:02Do you know them all?
00:19:03I know the first two
00:19:04If it's a song that may be a little difficult for me
00:19:08I'm going to try to tackle it before I give up on it
00:19:10Learn the Lenny Kravitz song
00:19:11I'm open to learning anything new
00:19:13I'm hearing it in my head right now
00:19:14I think you should get up there with me and sing
00:19:16I know, I'm just going to stand next to you at the end
00:19:26So many tears I've cried
00:19:28So much pain inside
00:19:31But baby, it ain't over till it's over
00:19:39Here we are
00:19:41Still together
00:19:44We are one
00:19:50So much time wasted
00:19:56Playing games with love
00:20:01So many tears I've cried
00:20:04So much pain inside
00:20:07But baby, it ain't over till it's over
00:20:13So many years we've tried
00:20:16To keep our love alive
00:20:19But baby, it ain't over till it's over
00:20:25How many times
00:20:28How many times
00:20:29Did we give up
00:20:31But we always worked things out
00:20:35Yes, we did
00:20:36And all my doubts and fears
00:20:40Caused me wondering
00:20:42Yeah, if I'd always, if I'd always
00:20:45If I'd always, always be in love
00:20:49So many tears I've cried
00:20:52So much pain inside
00:20:54But baby, it ain't over till it's over
00:21:01So many years we've tried
00:21:03To keep our love alive
00:21:07But baby, it ain't over till it's over
00:21:11Never
00:21:26Nanny Kravis
00:21:27Yes, sir
00:21:27One of the great, incredible body of work
00:21:30Good to see you, buddy
00:21:32Good to see you
00:21:32Smooth up there
00:21:34Some moves as you approach the desk, right?
00:21:36Just like Lenny would do it
00:21:38Yes, sir
00:21:39All right
00:21:40Who do we think it was I have to give that one to Lionel because he's real smooth
00:21:44So I felt like he picked out so the others are not so smooth. No, they are smooth
00:21:48I just feel like this is smooth. Yes, sir. Granddaddy smooth. Yeah, I'm
00:21:52I'm smooth, but I'm not the one I'm not I didn't do it
00:21:56I didn't do it. I didn't do it. Is it the least smooth of the smooth?
00:22:01It's all uncle you
00:22:18Let me we put this chairs. I'm curious when people cheer. Why do you unbutton your shirt? That seems
00:22:27It's so odd to me ticket sales Ryan ticket sales
00:22:31Whatever works man. Listen, I'm loving tonight because you guys are stepping outside your normal thing
00:22:38the fact that you didn't really know that song and delivered it that way was
00:22:43one of your
00:22:45I learned so much about you just then you were like
00:22:50You you elevated to a different kind of person with that performance great job. Thank you so much
00:22:59I really wanted you to sing can we talk I wanted to hear your voice on that
00:23:05Um, but I love I love that you did step outside of what the norm might be for you and
00:23:10you're like
00:23:11I don't really know the song. Let's get to know it
00:23:13And you and you really did your own thing with it. So I really respect that so much. Thank you.
00:23:18Thank you
00:23:19You know
00:23:21You know what you can't teach
00:23:23You can't teach vibe
00:23:25You got a vibe and when you grab the mic you turn it into you who you're supposed to be
00:23:30and then you
00:23:31Narrated to the point where at one point I forgot is that linear or is that you so you did
00:23:37a great job
00:23:38You did a great great job
00:23:40Thank you. Thank you so much. So at what point in the week did you realize okay? I got this
00:23:44song. I know it
00:23:45I got the hang of this song. Well, I think being cool is my vibe, so I think I can
00:23:50I can rock with that a little while
00:23:51And there you go. Well, then if you love dan you vote for him online
00:23:57Or via text you can also leave a comment with his name on the american idol social account on facebook
00:24:02instagram and tick tock
00:24:04Voting closes during the final commercial break one more time for daniel. Thank you. Thank you. All right
00:24:14The songs from all your finalists will be available to stream tomorrow morning wherever you get your music
00:24:20Be sure to support your favorites right there. Let's see if lucas leon's choice will shake things up with the
00:24:27judges song contest. Here we go
00:24:33Let's see what they got for you. It's your love tim mcgron faith hill. Oh wow should have been a
00:24:38cowboy toby keith
00:24:40Another solid one ain't that lonely yet dwight yokum. I love me some yokum. I don't know that one
00:24:45But you're lucky because some of the finalists i've never heard of the songs that we're talking about i'm blessed
00:24:50What are you leaning toward maybe toby keith because i want to bring the energy up a little bit
00:24:53That's like you're fired up for that one. Yeah, i like that one good
00:25:03Thank you
00:25:04Dancing in the dark
00:25:07Middle of the night
00:25:10Taking your heart
00:25:13And holding it tight
00:25:17Emotional touch
00:25:20Touching my skin
00:25:24And asking you to do what you've been doing all over again
00:25:29Oh, it's a beautiful thing
00:25:33Oh, it's a beautiful thing
00:25:33Don't think I can keep it all in me
00:25:36Just gotta let you know
00:25:40What it is that won't let me go
00:25:43Oh, it's your love
00:25:46It just does something to me
00:25:49It sends a shock right through me
00:25:53I can't get enough
00:25:56I can't get enough
00:25:57And if you wonder
00:25:59About the spell I'm under
00:26:03Oh, it's your love
00:26:14And if you ask me why I change
00:26:17All I gotta do is say you're sweet
00:26:20And it's your love
00:26:23It just does something to me
00:26:27It sends a shock right through me
00:26:30I can't get enough
00:26:33And if you wonder
00:26:37About the spell I'm on
00:26:40Oh, it's your love
00:26:47Oh, it's your love
00:26:50Oh, it's your love
00:26:54Oh, it's your love
00:27:07Lucas Leon, America
00:27:09Good to see you, buddy
00:27:11Oh, yes, reliving the 90s for you, Lucas
00:27:16Wasn't there, but
00:27:18When were you born, Lucas?
00:27:20Oh, seven
00:27:22Oh, he almost missed the 2000s, too
00:27:26Who do you think chose that for you?
00:27:28I got a hunch that it was Lionel for some reason
00:27:31Is this hunch right, Mr. Ritchie?
00:27:36Oh, yeah, I did it
00:27:42You know, you know, you know, I was
00:27:47Lucas, I was doing just fine
00:27:49I was a champion behind you
00:27:51And then you said you missed the 90s
00:27:54What do you mean you missed the 90s?
00:27:56He was not born yet
00:27:58He was not even in the picture
00:28:00That's it
00:28:00Okay, so let me tell you what is in the picture
00:28:02Your voice with that song
00:28:05Resignated to the point of believability
00:28:07I love what you did
00:28:10Good choice, Lionel
00:28:11Harry
00:28:12I'm very glad it goes to Lionel
00:28:15Because I didn't want the button popping again
00:28:17Oh
00:28:18I didn't know if there would be two the next time
00:28:20I'm not sure
00:28:22I'm going to say I had a hard time
00:28:25Trying to figure out what to pick for you
00:28:29And you surprised me on that song
00:28:31When I first thought, like, It's Your Love
00:28:33I was like, I don't know about that for him
00:28:34But you surprised me on it
00:28:36And it felt believable
00:28:37It felt genuine
00:28:38I liked your voice on it
00:28:39Yeah
00:28:40Yeah, yeah
00:28:46I'll ease up on the buttons
00:28:48Okay
00:28:49A nation is grateful
00:28:53You know, Lucas
00:28:54I'm so glad you picked that
00:28:56And the last two times that we've seen you perform
00:28:59Perform
00:28:59You've really even grown into, like, a more artistic mindset
00:29:04To where you're in this room
00:29:06You're working the room
00:29:07And it's really working for you
00:29:08Great song choice
00:29:09Glad you picked it
00:29:12How'd you feel singing it?
00:29:14I loved it
00:29:16Great song
00:29:18If you want to vote for Lucas
00:29:19You can do it right now
00:29:20Via social media
00:29:21Or via text
00:29:23You can vote up to ten times
00:29:25Per finalist
00:29:26Per platform
00:29:26You can also vote
00:29:28And find all the voting details
00:29:29At AmericanIdle.com
00:29:32Lucas Leon, everyone
00:29:33Thanks, buddy
00:29:39All right
00:29:40On the other side
00:29:41Another huge 90s chart topper
00:29:44Is on the way
00:29:44This time
00:29:45From
00:29:45Chris
00:29:47Tongue Sith
00:29:47All right
00:29:50I hope it's back live right after this
00:29:52Hang tight
00:30:01Hey, y'all
00:30:02Where's my theme music?
00:30:06You've got to give it up for the brother
00:30:10He's got it going on
00:30:13Give it up, give it up
00:30:24I mean, you're locked live on American Idol
00:30:28Mark Curry, Holly Robinson, Pete
00:30:29From Hang on Mr. Cooper
00:30:31Now, you were not a coach
00:30:34But you played one on TV
00:30:36So, what do the finalists need to do tonight
00:30:39To get in the zone?
00:30:40Well, it's the finals
00:30:41It is the finals
00:30:42Stick to the game plan
00:30:43You know the game plan
00:30:45Play hard
00:30:46Play defense
00:30:46Play everything
00:30:48Let's go
00:30:49It's American
00:30:50I know
00:30:51I think he misses the show
00:30:54I think he does
00:30:55I think it's time for a reboot
00:30:56Does he still have it?
00:30:57Does he still got it?
00:30:58My mark will still have it
00:30:59That's right
00:31:00Nice shot there, too
00:31:01Thank you
00:31:02I got to practice a little bit
00:31:04I think you got the shot
00:31:05No, I need the height
00:31:06No, you don't
00:31:08Trust me
00:31:09Yes, I do
00:31:10Here's what Chris Tongue Sith did
00:31:13Take a look
00:31:16She talks to angels
00:31:18The Black Crows
00:31:19Never heard of her
00:31:20Kissed from a rose seal
00:31:22You know that
00:31:23I don't think I do
00:31:27And I'll be Edwin McCain
00:31:29Oh my gosh
00:31:30I'll be
00:31:31I've listened to I'll be a million times
00:31:33And usually me singing at the top of my lungs in my car
00:31:37I'll be
00:31:39Oh, that's good
00:31:40No, I know the next verse
00:31:41But I'm not going to help out
00:31:43No, why not?
00:31:43Sing with me
00:31:48The strands in your eyes
00:31:52The colored and wonderful style me instill my breath
00:31:58And them holds for mountains
00:32:02And throws for the sky
00:32:05Ever revealing their depth
00:32:09And tell me that we belong together
00:32:16Dress it up with the trappings of love
00:32:21I'll be captivated
00:32:24I'll hang from your lips
00:32:27Instead of the gallows
00:32:29Of heartache that hang from above
00:32:36And I'll be
00:32:40And I'll be
00:32:41Your crying shoulder
00:32:42I'll be
00:32:45Love's suicide
00:32:47And I'll be
00:32:50Better when I'm older
00:32:53I'll be
00:32:55The greatest
00:32:57That I'm your life
00:33:02Come on
00:33:03And I
00:33:04Trolled down
00:33:05Bird door
00:33:07For my way back from the dead
00:33:14And I tuned in
00:33:16Turned on
00:33:18Remember the things
00:33:19That you said
00:33:30And I'll be
00:33:33Better when I'm older
00:33:36I'll be
00:33:39The greatest
00:33:40Fan of your
00:33:43Life
00:33:56Great song
00:33:58How are you doing, buddy?
00:33:59Good, how are you?
00:34:00I'm great
00:34:01Thanks for asking
00:34:03So, you've been watching how this is going tonight
00:34:05Yeah
00:34:06Who do you think chose that one for you?
00:34:08I think it's Carrie
00:34:10Carrie
00:34:18I
00:34:19I
00:34:19I
00:34:20I mean, I really
00:34:21Like poured over
00:34:22All of these
00:34:23Choices
00:34:24I put a lot of
00:34:26Thought into each one
00:34:27And I could just hear your voice
00:34:29On that one
00:34:30It was really interesting to me
00:34:32And I'm going to be super honest
00:34:33I felt like there were some
00:34:35Really magical moments
00:34:36In there
00:34:37And I felt like there were a few
00:34:39Like not so great moments
00:34:40I really want to go back
00:34:41And listen to this on TV
00:34:42Yeah, go ahead and move me
00:34:43It's fine
00:34:45But it was like
00:34:46I mean, the magical ones
00:34:47Were magical
00:34:48And I
00:34:49I do feel like that was the right
00:34:50Song choice for you
00:34:51Thank you
00:34:54Um
00:34:56Sorry
00:34:58Yeah
00:34:59I mean, great job
00:35:00A little bit of the back phrasing
00:35:02Of your vibrato
00:35:03Maybe got behind a little bit
00:35:04But other than that
00:35:05Man, the soul in your voice
00:35:06Is just so good
00:35:07And so you
00:35:08And it is authentically you
00:35:10Um
00:35:10But yeah
00:35:11Great job
00:35:12Thank you
00:35:14Lionel
00:35:15Well, I mean
00:35:16I mean
00:35:18If I were you
00:35:19I'd have
00:35:19I'd have picked my song
00:35:20But it's okay
00:35:21I'm not going to use that
00:35:22As a thing against you
00:35:23Uh
00:35:24It's just that you have
00:35:25An identifiable voice
00:35:26Now what you have to do with it
00:35:28Is experiment with it more
00:35:30Yes, sir
00:35:31Don't be safe
00:35:31I know
00:35:32It feels good to be safe
00:35:33But don't
00:35:34Be safe
00:35:35If you get past this
00:35:37Yes, sir
00:35:39But he wants to be safe
00:35:41Tonight
00:35:42So vote for Chris
00:35:43And all your favorites
00:35:44Head to our pinned voting post
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00:35:58Chris Tungseth, everyone
00:36:00Thank you, Chris
00:36:00Good luck tonight
00:36:01Okay, buddy
00:36:01Thank you for your
00:36:06The competition
00:36:07Between the judges
00:36:08Is heating up
00:36:09With the next songs
00:36:11From Phil Min Lee
00:36:12And Kindle
00:36:13Change it all
00:36:16We're back live
00:36:16To find out
00:36:17Right after this
00:36:18On Ido
00:36:18Hang tight
00:36:30To not always lost
00:36:32What would be the future
00:36:34Could you pay the cost
00:36:35To one
00:36:36Will there ever be
00:36:38A second time around
00:36:44Step by step
00:36:46Day by day
00:36:48Fresh start over
00:36:50Tipping at the plate
00:36:52Only time will tell
00:36:54But you know what they say
00:36:56We'll be better
00:36:58Set the time in the room
00:37:03Oh, yeah
00:37:08Step by step
00:37:10Carrie's singing along
00:37:11To that one there
00:37:12Welcome back to the
00:37:13Judges Song Contest
00:37:14In American Idol
00:37:15Carrie and Lionel
00:37:15May be competing tonight
00:37:17But you can check out
00:37:18Their most recent collaboration
00:37:20When Lionel takes the wheel
00:37:22As a guest DJ this month
00:37:24Right?
00:37:24On Carrie's
00:37:25Sirius XM channel
00:37:27Carrie's country
00:37:29So how is he as a DJ?
00:37:31He's just as good
00:37:32As he is in every other
00:37:34Aspect of life
00:37:35You've heard of DJ
00:37:36You've heard of DJ Lionel?
00:37:37Yes, I have
00:37:38That's not right
00:37:39On the ones, twos, and threes
00:37:40You understand
00:37:41Let's take a look
00:37:42At the competition right now
00:37:43How is it shaping up?
00:37:45Looks like
00:37:46Well, things are going all right
00:37:48For Carrie and Lionel
00:37:51Luke
00:37:53It's close
00:37:54We've got some catching up to do
00:37:56It's all right, Luke
00:37:58A lot of show to come
00:38:00A lot of buttons to perhaps pop
00:38:06They're tucked in
00:38:07Will Philman Lee come through?
00:38:09With their judge pick right here
00:38:11Take a look
00:38:14Philman
00:38:14Let's run them down
00:38:15Sayin' it's still by Weezer
00:38:17I believe
00:38:18Blessed Union of Souls
00:38:21And hard to handle
00:38:22Black Crows
00:38:23I know hard to handle
00:38:24I've heard
00:38:25How's it go?
00:38:27Hey, little man
00:38:28How's it go?
00:38:29What's the little thing?
00:38:29Hey, little thing
00:38:30Let's get it
00:38:31Cause I'm on
00:38:32Show it
00:38:32Okay
00:38:33That's what it's like
00:38:34Ow, pow, pow
00:38:35Okay
00:38:37Yeah, I like the first
00:38:38And third one
00:38:38Thank you for making my day
00:38:39That was a fun duet
00:38:40You got a good voice, fam
00:38:52Oh, baby
00:38:53Here I am
00:38:55I'm the man
00:38:57Who will see
00:38:59I can't give you what you want
00:39:02But you gotta go
00:39:03Hold me
00:39:06I've got
00:39:07Some good old loving
00:39:09And I got some gold
00:39:10In the store
00:39:12When I get through
00:39:14Throwing it on you
00:39:15Gotta come back for mom
00:39:19Boys and things
00:39:20That come by the dozen
00:39:22That ain't nothing
00:39:24But drugs don't love it
00:39:25Hey, little thing
00:39:27Let me light your candle
00:39:28Cause I'm on my home
00:39:28So hard to handle now
00:39:32Actions
00:39:33Speak louder than words
00:39:34And I'm a man
00:39:35A great experience
00:39:36I know
00:39:37I got another man
00:39:39I can love you
00:39:39Better than him
00:39:40Take my hand
00:39:42Don't be afraid
00:39:43I'm gonna prove
00:39:44Every word I say
00:39:45I'm appetizing
00:39:46Love for free
00:39:47So you can play
00:39:48Show after me
00:39:49Boys and things
00:39:51That come by
00:39:51That doesn't
00:39:52That ain't nothing
00:39:53But drugs don't love it
00:39:54Hey, little thing
00:39:55Let me light your candle
00:39:56Cause I'm on my house
00:39:57So hard to handle now
00:39:58You say
00:39:59Yeah, yeah
00:40:02Oh, baby
00:40:03Girl, I love it
00:40:05Feel good love it
00:40:08Girl, I love it
00:40:10Yeah, come on
00:40:15Come on
00:40:17Boys will come along
00:40:19By the dozen
00:40:20That ain't nothing
00:40:22But drugs don't love it
00:40:23Hey, little thing
00:40:25Let me light your candle
00:40:26Mama, I'm so happy
00:40:29That ain't nothing
00:40:29Girl
00:40:31Now
00:40:49There you go
00:40:50Right on
00:40:51Nice work
00:40:53I remember that song
00:40:54Growing up
00:40:55Driving around Georgia
00:40:56With the pull-out stereo
00:40:58Remember you have to
00:40:58Pull out your stereo
00:40:59So no one would steal it
00:41:00Great one
00:41:01How'd you feel?
00:41:02Man
00:41:03I'm on level 10 right now
00:41:05I can feel the fireworks
00:41:07On my back
00:41:08You're buzzing
00:41:09You're shaking
00:41:10I can feel it
00:41:11Well
00:41:12Which of the three
00:41:13You think chose that
00:41:14For you?
00:41:17Carrie
00:41:17Was it you, Carrie?
00:41:19No way
00:41:20Oh, boy
00:41:22It was Lou, wasn't it?
00:41:24It was you
00:41:24No
00:41:34What was funny though
00:41:36Is when you started
00:41:37With the different
00:41:37The different arrangement
00:41:38I was like
00:41:39He didn't pick my song
00:41:41It didn't sound like
00:41:43Hard to handle
00:41:44Right off the bat
00:41:45But I love the way
00:41:46You went with that
00:41:47And I love the way
00:41:47You
00:41:47Great arrangement
00:41:49You kind of
00:41:51Like right at the right moment
00:41:53You went to the original version
00:41:55And Carrie started like
00:41:57Levitating out of her chair
00:41:58From the energy
00:41:59So
00:41:59Thank you
00:42:00Man, you're a great singer
00:42:02Lean in every time
00:42:04Do just like that
00:42:05Thank you so much
00:42:05Thank you
00:42:06We were talking about you
00:42:08Like earlier in the day
00:42:10And it was like
00:42:11Ugh, Philman has such an incredible voice
00:42:13But he needs a breakout standout moment
00:42:17This was it
00:42:18There you go
00:42:19This was it
00:42:20That was it
00:42:21That was incredible
00:42:22I've never heard the song
00:42:24Like done in any kind of arrangement like that
00:42:27Hats off to the band
00:42:28Hats off to you
00:42:31Yes, yes, yes
00:42:32Yeah, yeah
00:42:33Now, you know
00:42:34You know, you know
00:42:35I've been in the business for 100 years
00:42:37So let me just tell you something
00:42:38I have never heard an arrangement like that
00:42:42Number one
00:42:42More importantly
00:42:43The fact that you got on top of it
00:42:46It didn't run over you
00:42:47You had it under control, man
00:42:49And I'm telling you
00:42:50That's saying a lot for your vocal ability
00:42:53Thank you
00:42:56Can't ask for more than that
00:42:58Vote for film and online
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00:43:09Go check them out
00:43:10Filming Lee America
00:43:22And with that
00:43:24It is a three-way tie on the board
00:43:28Another pick right now
00:43:30Is going to break it
00:43:31Coming from Kindle
00:43:33Here we go
00:43:37They've come up with three good songs for you
00:43:39Torn by Natalie Imbruglia
00:43:41I've never heard that song
00:43:42Australian artists
00:43:43Can you sing me some?
00:43:44Uh-uh
00:43:44Okay
00:43:45You're still the one
00:43:46Shania Twain
00:43:47Period
00:43:48Iris, Goo Goo Dolls
00:43:50Yeah
00:43:51Which one?
00:43:52I just got goosebumps
00:43:53For the Goo Goo Dolls
00:43:54Iris
00:43:54Oh, Goo Goo Dolls
00:43:56All the way
00:43:56That's a great song
00:43:57I love that song
00:43:59I feel like Carrie
00:44:00Definitely chose Goo Goo Dolls
00:44:02And I feel like you're
00:44:03And I think I'm probably
00:44:04Going to choose Goo Goo Dolls
00:44:06Get to work
00:44:13I won't give up for a room to touch you
00:44:18Cause I know that you'd feel me somehow
00:44:22You're the closest to heaven
00:44:26I'll ever be
00:44:28And I don't want to go home right now
00:44:33All I can taste is this moment
00:44:36All I can breathe is your blood
00:44:43Sooner or later it's over
00:44:46I just don't want to miss you
00:44:51And I don't want the world to see me
00:44:55Cause I don't think that they'd understand
00:44:59When everything's made to be broken
00:45:05I just want you to know I am
00:45:31I don't want the world to see me
00:45:35Cause I don't want the world to see me
00:45:38Cause I don't think that they'd understand
00:45:41When everything's made to be broken
00:45:45I just want you to know who I am
00:45:49I just want you to know who I am
00:45:54I just want you to know who I am
00:46:08A sigh, a release of oxygen at the end of that for you
00:46:12My nails fell off, it's a whole thing
00:46:15You thought it was Carrie
00:46:17Yes, I thought it was Carrie
00:46:18Still think it's Carrie?
00:46:20Kinda
00:46:20I don't know, I think you maybe actually did Torn
00:46:24Yeah
00:46:26So, who was it?
00:46:30Wait, Luke, did you do it?
00:46:32Cause that would be kind of a plot twist for me
00:46:35I did not
00:46:38Here he comes
00:46:46Well
00:46:48Well, I can see
00:46:49I can see why you would go to Carrie
00:46:51I mean, that doesn't make sense
00:46:52But I envision you coming out with no shoes on
00:46:56I came out envisioning you with this other kind of energy
00:47:01And I said, what would be ideal for her?
00:47:04And the word came out, goo goo
00:47:08No, it just, it fits you perfectly
00:47:10Thank you
00:47:13I feel like that, I mean
00:47:15That song has really stood the test of time
00:47:18And I feel like we've gotten a lot of that song
00:47:21Over the past, like, few years
00:47:24Which is great
00:47:25But the thing that you do with it
00:47:27Is you really do
00:47:28We know you're gonna make it fresh
00:47:29You're gonna, you're gonna make it your own
00:47:32You're gonna rearrange it
00:47:33And that's exactly what you did
00:47:34And it fits you just as much as it fits them
00:47:37Yeah, yeah
00:47:38I mean, I was in a tie with them just briefly
00:47:47And now it's over
00:47:48But, yeah, great
00:47:50You're so artistic in your approach
00:47:52And like Carrie said
00:47:54I mean, that song is a very recognizable song
00:47:56What I love about it is
00:47:57You knew right off the bat
00:47:58It was the one that you wanted
00:48:00You didn't even toy with the other songs
00:48:02So that was, that's a good thing
00:48:04To see you be that confident in something
00:48:06So great job
00:48:07Yeah
00:48:08You also always seem so comfortable
00:48:11So comfortable on the stage and relaxed
00:48:13I seem comfortable
00:48:14You do
00:48:15Goodness
00:48:16Sometimes, yeah
00:48:18Yes, we're gonna go with that
00:48:19Maybe it's a lack of footwear
00:48:20I don't know
00:48:21Kindle needs your votes to survive
00:48:23Into next week
00:48:25You can go online
00:48:26Or be our social media accounts
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00:48:34To subscribers of all carriers
00:48:36Kindle America
00:48:36Thank you very much
00:48:37Good job
00:48:42Our 90s judges song contest
00:48:45Continues after this
00:48:46With a chart-topping choice
00:48:47From Brooks over there
00:48:52I can't wait
00:48:53More Idol live
00:48:55Right after this
00:48:55Hang on
00:49:13Yes, back with you on American Idol
00:49:16I'm here with the one and only
00:49:17Caroline Ray Hilda
00:49:19From Sabrina
00:49:20Great to see you again
00:49:23It's so nice to see
00:49:24You're like the heart of
00:49:25You're like a California spider
00:49:27You're so like hard working
00:49:28There's like a web
00:49:29And then another web
00:49:30And a show
00:49:30I never looked at our spiders plate like that
00:49:34What do you think of the action so far tonight?
00:49:37I'm still very upset that Adam Lambert didn't win
00:49:39Okay
00:49:40And I haven't gotten over that
00:49:41Okay
00:49:41But I cannot believe how talented these people are
00:49:44That'd be great
00:49:44Under the pressure of this?
00:49:46Under the pressure
00:49:47This one stole my hair look
00:49:49But um
00:49:50Hannah?
00:49:51Okay
00:49:51Hannah
00:49:51I'm sorry, Hannah
00:49:52Hannah stole my look
00:49:54No, I'm very impressed
00:49:55Well, it's great to have you here
00:49:56Thanks
00:49:56It's so nice to see you
00:49:57Thank you very much
00:49:59Spiders, I got it
00:50:00That's the big news
00:50:02I see
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00:50:04Of our Rock and Roll Hall of Fame night
00:50:05We've got rock legends
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00:50:10Right up the stage
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00:50:13Plus, we reveal
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00:50:17Class of 2026
00:50:18Live on American Idol
00:50:21Don't miss it
00:50:22Now get ready for another 90s throwback
00:50:25This time, it's from Brooks
00:50:26Here you go
00:50:27Thank you
00:50:27It was a compliment
00:50:28First one, Brooks
00:50:30Dreams by the Cranberries
00:50:32Okay
00:50:32Losing My Religion, R.E.M
00:50:34Don't know that one
00:50:36Linger
00:50:37Also, the Cranberries
00:50:38I know Linger
00:50:38The other two I'm not familiar with
00:50:40I think they're trying to make me
00:50:41Go out of my comfort zone
00:50:42Because I think
00:50:43They're definitely hard songs for me
00:50:45When you have this unique voice
00:50:47Paired with these songs
00:50:49That are going to happen in your life
00:50:51It's going to be really, really special
00:50:52I don't know which song I'll choose yet
00:50:55But I hope the judges are surprised
00:51:03If you
00:51:05If you could return
00:51:08Don't let it burn
00:51:10Don't let it fade
00:51:13I'm not trying to be rude
00:51:15It's just your attitude
00:51:18It's tearing me apart
00:51:20It's ruining everything
00:51:24And I swore
00:51:26I swore I would be true
00:51:29And honey, so did you
00:51:32So why were you holding her hand?
00:51:37It's just the way we stand
00:51:39Were you lying all the time?
00:51:42It's just a game to you
00:51:44And I'm in so deep
00:51:47And I'm in so deep
00:51:49And I'm in so deep
00:51:49You know I'm such a fool for you
00:51:54You got me wrapped around your finger
00:51:58You got me wrapped around your finger
00:52:00Do you have to let it go?
00:52:03Do you have to?
00:52:05Do you have to?
00:52:06Do you have to?
00:52:07Do you have to let it go?
00:52:09If you could get by
00:52:11Trying not to lie
00:52:15Things wouldn't be so confused
00:52:19And I wouldn't feel so used
00:52:21But you always really knew
00:52:24But you always really knew
00:52:25I just wanna be with you
00:52:27And I'm in so deep
00:52:31You know I'm such a fool for you
00:52:36You got me wrapped around your finger
00:52:42Do you have to let it linger?
00:52:45Do you have to?
00:52:47Do you have to?
00:52:48Do you have to?
00:52:49Do you have to let it linger?
00:53:00Cranberries linger!
00:53:02Step on up here
00:53:04How you doing this evening?
00:53:05I'm great
00:53:07Alright
00:53:08Which judge over there you think chose that for you?
00:53:11Carrie
00:53:12No, not Carrie!
00:53:13Who was it?
00:53:18It was Lionel
00:53:20Look at Lionel's face
00:53:21Was it you Lionel?
00:53:22Lionel!
00:53:30Lionel there is another show that will start eventually here
00:53:38I didn't wanna rush
00:53:40I am actually surprised
00:53:41Because I really wasn't sure
00:53:44Because your voice was
00:53:46I lucked out on this one
00:53:47Because I'm telling you
00:53:49Your voice is one of those unique voices
00:53:51That it really has to just kind of hone in on something that's really genuine in you
00:53:56And I wasn't quite sure of this
00:53:58But I'm so happy I won
00:54:01Thank you
00:54:04Well you didn't win yet
00:54:05You didn't win yet
00:54:06You got a point there
00:54:07I mean, he's running away
00:54:08He's running away with it here
00:54:10Let's be realistic
00:54:10No, no, but
00:54:11We were on the same wavelength
00:54:12Same thing
00:54:12I chose Dreams by the Cranberries
00:54:15Oh my purse
00:54:16Oh my gosh
00:54:17My tiny purse
00:54:18Does that qualify as a purse?
00:54:19I don't know
00:54:20All I have in it are post-its
00:54:22It's a...
00:54:25Anyway, if you know, you know
00:54:28Anyway, I love the beginning of the song
00:54:31I love it when it's like
00:54:32We know the songs that you can choose from
00:54:34And it starts and we're like
00:54:35What song is this for a second?
00:54:37Love the beginning
00:54:37I felt like the back half
00:54:39You were kind of uncomfortable
00:54:40And I'm not sure if that was like
00:54:42Because I mean people have to realize
00:54:43You have not done things like this at all
00:54:46Ever before
00:54:47Get your brain
00:54:48Shut it down
00:54:49Shut it down
00:54:50Just do what you do
00:54:51Because you got it
00:54:52Your voice is so incredible
00:54:56Hi Luke
00:54:59Yeah, like I want you to find a routine
00:55:02To where you channel like eye of the tiger
00:55:05And find a little more
00:55:07Just a little more confidence
00:55:09Because I know we are throwing
00:55:10So many different things at you
00:55:12They're so maybe out
00:55:14Just like even when we say
00:55:16How did you do?
00:55:17You're like
00:55:18I had fun
00:55:19You know, but
00:55:20And we hope you are
00:55:21I know this is a lot for you
00:55:23But we are really pulling for you
00:55:25And I think you're really, really special
00:55:27And get that confidence where you need it to be
00:55:30I mean, but I love your voice
00:55:32Thank you for a great live performance
00:55:35And we appreciate that
00:55:37Working on that song all week
00:55:38And learning that
00:55:39You can vote for Brooks right now
00:55:41If you want to see him take the stage next week
00:55:43You can cast ten votes
00:55:45Per finalist
00:55:46Per vote method
00:55:47And you have five ways to do it
00:55:49So make sure you show him a lot of love
00:55:51Brooks, everyone
00:55:52Thank you, Brooks
00:55:58Are you keeping score with the post-its?
00:56:01What are the post-its actually for?
00:56:03Well, my best friend Romy invented post-its
00:56:06Really?
00:56:07Yeah
00:56:09Wow
00:56:09Romy?
00:56:10Romy
00:56:11And Romy is retired now
00:56:12I think Romy did all right
00:56:14Is it getting heated at the judges table over here?
00:56:18They all want that trophy
00:56:19They all want that trophy at the end of the night tonight
00:56:22It's a long way to go
00:56:23I'm not buying Lionel any dinners
00:56:24Long way to go
00:56:26Find out what judge song Ray chose
00:56:28When Idol comes back from Hollywood live
00:56:31Right after this
00:56:32Right after this
00:56:34Thank you
00:56:43Well, It's a rare condition
00:56:47This day and age
00:56:48To read any good news
00:56:50On the newspaper page
00:56:52And love and tradition
00:56:53The brand design
00:56:55Some people say
00:56:57It's even harder than mine
00:57:07Give it up for Jesse Frederick,
00:57:20the man responsible for some of the iconic theme songs
00:57:23you've been hearing all night.
00:57:24I am here with Carl Winslow, Reginald, and Bell Johnson.
00:57:30Your role as Carl was so beloved.
00:57:34People just love Carl.
00:57:36I just found out that Family Matters was a spinoff of another show.
00:57:40Is that right?
00:57:41Yes, it was.
00:57:42Perfect Strangers was the original show.
00:57:44I love Perfect Strangers.
00:57:46Yeah.
00:57:46And I played Carl, came and married Harry.
00:57:50You know, Harry Winslow was the show.
00:57:54I know, some great times watching it.
00:57:55Thank you for being here tonight.
00:57:56Thank you for having me.
00:57:57Love having your smiling face with us.
00:57:59Thank you for having me.
00:58:00Next, let's see what song Ray has gone with tonight.
00:58:03Here we go.
00:58:06Good job.
00:58:07Taylor Dane, Love Will Lead You Back.
00:58:09Okay.
00:58:10I'll Make Love To You, Boys To Men.
00:58:13Okay.
00:58:14Right.
00:58:15How many, who chose that?
00:58:16I don't know.
00:58:17I don't know.
00:58:17Walk Away Joe, Trisha Yearwood.
00:58:20Okay.
00:58:21Do you know any of them?
00:58:22These are new to me.
00:58:23So I think that this means that I need like a little challenge.
00:58:27I can do a challenge.
00:58:28I can't wait to see what you do with it.
00:58:30And who chose which of these songs?
00:58:31We'll find out.
00:58:31I know I'm gonna be thinking about it all night.
00:58:33I know I'm gonna be thinking about it all night.
00:58:38Yeah.
00:58:41Yeah.
00:58:45Yeah.
00:58:46Oh.
00:58:47Saying goodbye.
00:58:49Life is never an easy thing
00:58:53But you never said that you'll stay forever
00:58:59But if you must go
00:59:02Then darling I'm going to set you free
00:59:06Cause I know inside that we'll be together
00:59:14I won't try to stop you now
00:59:18Believe it
00:59:20Cause in my heart
00:59:23And now
00:59:24Love will lead you back
00:59:28Someday I just know that
00:59:32Love will lead you back to my arms
00:59:36It won't be long
00:59:39One of these days
00:59:41Love will lead you back
00:59:44Oh yeah
00:59:50And I won't try to stop you now
00:59:54Believe it
00:59:56Cause in my heart
00:59:58And now
01:00:04Love will lead you back
01:00:07Someday I just know that
01:00:11Love will lead you back to my arms
01:00:15Where you belong
01:00:19One of these days
01:00:22Love will lead you back
01:00:41And now
01:00:42All right
01:00:42With some Taylor Dane
01:00:44And you got three judges on their feet
01:00:46After that performance
01:00:48so which one was it you know what i know that carrie underwood knows a diva ballad
01:00:55so i think it's carrie she does indeed
01:01:04i love taylor dane and when i was thinking about you and just kind of who you kind of remind
01:01:11me of
01:01:11um her picture i mean in every way like she's gorgeous she's got an incredible voice
01:01:17um and it just made sense for you to me so well done you crushed it thank you so much
01:01:24good choice all right look
01:01:28the only thing you're gonna see is my hat underwater over here i'm drowning
01:01:33they're running away with it but um listen i tell you what did you not know these songs going in
01:01:40any
01:01:40of them none of them well that's really tough to do to go really pour out a song and i
01:01:46tell you
01:01:47with that one it felt like that in the beginning but at the end you really came to life with
01:01:52who
01:01:52you are it was a great job yeah
01:01:58i'm absolutely amazed that when you say i don't know these songs but you sang it as though you knew
01:02:05every inch of where you were going with this and your voice because of your signature you just took
01:02:12it to that other place it was so well done so well done
01:02:17yeah remarkable to learn that in just a few days ray needs your votes tonight so send them in right
01:02:23now you have until the final commercial break to lock them in as always americanidol.com is the place
01:02:29with all of the voting details one more time for ray thank you very much ray
01:02:38we have got more judges song picks just around the corner when raiden ronfeld and jesse finling
01:02:44take the idle stage here they come stay with us back in a minute
01:03:03back with you live with danica mckellar who played winnie cooper on the wonder years amazing and
01:03:10you have not stopped working since rom-coms movies and dancing with the stars how was that
01:03:16oh my gosh amazing i feel so blessed to be making movies on great american pure flicks an amazing
01:03:21streaming service and speaking of dancing with the stars one of my movies there is called swing
01:03:25in the romance i do professional dancing with stars dancing on it so much fun so pureflix.com
01:03:30i also do faith-based movies which is near and dear to my heart there as well do you have
01:03:34time to be
01:03:34here right now oh yes just a few more minutes yes absolutely well thanks for coming tonight
01:03:40all right friends i can tell you this luke i know i'm well not happy with the math on that
01:03:45leaderboard there for the judges let's see if this next song choice by braden ronfeld tips the scales
01:03:51here we go
01:03:53thank you got some great songs here to choose from all by myself celine dion whoa exactly i don't want
01:04:01to
01:04:01miss a thing aerosmith and freedom 90 george michael no i don't think i've heard that one
01:04:06freedom as in 90 like 1990 freedom 90 yeah when were you born oh three there is not a freedom
01:04:13oh three
01:04:14any of those strike you i love celine dion her voice is so powerful you've done some female
01:04:19artists on the show right yeah but celine dion is celine dion okay do you know what i'm saying
01:04:23feel like right now i'm kind of leaning towards that it's definitely going to be a challenge and
01:04:28i think that they want to see how i deal with that i don't know we'll see
01:04:39when i was young i never needed anyone
01:04:47making love was just for fun those days are gone
01:04:56oh yeah
01:05:03oh
01:05:04oh
01:05:12oh
01:05:13oh
01:05:13oh
01:05:14oh
01:05:16oh
01:05:17oh
01:05:18oh
01:05:20oh
01:05:20All by myself
01:05:26Don't wanna live
01:05:28All by myself
01:05:33Anymore
01:05:41And I don't wanna live
01:05:44All by myself
01:05:46Oh yeah
01:05:47So I don't wanna live
01:05:51All by myself
01:05:53I don't wanna live
01:06:00All by myself
01:06:08When I was young
01:06:10I never needed
01:06:14Anyone
01:06:42You were
01:06:45Oh man
01:06:45I was trying to see a reaction
01:06:47I can't see one
01:06:49I was going to
01:06:51Alright
01:06:52I was going to say Lionel
01:06:55I was going to say that
01:06:56Gosh you guys have insane poker faces
01:06:58But I was going to end up
01:06:59But I gotta go with Carrie
01:07:01Yeah
01:07:02You don't know me at all
01:07:03Oh I'm sorry
01:07:05Or me
01:07:06And the judge is Lionel
01:07:08But you know me
01:07:25But you know me
01:07:38Well
01:07:38I'm going to sing
01:07:41Boots
01:07:42Throwing to me
01:07:43I'm throwing to you
01:07:44Throwing into third place over here
01:07:48Yeah great job of that
01:07:49I think
01:07:50Way to be brave on that
01:07:54And just go for it
01:07:55And yeah man
01:07:55You crushed that thing
01:07:56I gotta get to work over here
01:08:01I chose the George Michael song
01:08:04Which is a really huge compliment
01:08:05Coming from me
01:08:06Because I love George Michael
01:08:08And I think you would have crushed that song
01:08:11I felt like I was singing every note with you
01:08:14Like trying to inch inch up
01:08:16And make sure you were like
01:08:17On the top of all the notes
01:08:18Right
01:08:19I would
01:08:20This is another one
01:08:20I really want to go back and listen to
01:08:22To see if my ears might have been fooling me
01:08:24Here in the room
01:08:26But you have an incredible voice
01:08:28And we'll see what America does with it
01:08:30Let's get to votes
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01:08:47Once again
01:08:48Braden Rumpfeld
01:08:48Good luck buddy
01:08:49Great to see you
01:08:50Thank you
01:08:51Big song to take on there
01:08:54Check it out right now
01:08:55It's Lionel in the lead
01:08:57With five points
01:08:58He's leading the pack
01:09:01Let's see if Kerry
01:09:02Can catch up
01:09:03Luke
01:09:03I don't know if there's hope
01:09:05With Jesse Fingland
01:09:07Wow
01:09:07Take a look
01:09:07Here it is
01:09:08I need a lifeline
01:09:12So here's the list
01:09:13Okay
01:09:14Hallelujah
01:09:15Jeff Buckley
01:09:15That was a song that I was actually thinking for
01:09:17Faith Night
01:09:18Oh you almost did it
01:09:19Yes
01:09:19Everything I Do I Do It For You
01:09:21Bryan Adams
01:09:21I've never heard before
01:09:23One of the biggest
01:09:24Most popular singles of all time
01:09:26Wonderwall Oasis
01:09:28Wonderwall
01:09:28I feel like I know that name
01:09:31But I can't recognize it
01:09:33Big hit from Oasis
01:09:33Yeah
01:09:34It's a great song
01:09:34Exciting to listen to songs that I maybe didn't know
01:09:37I'm really not sure what I'm gonna do
01:09:39I have to listen to all of them
01:09:40You think it's gonna be easier this time around?
01:09:42Crazy
01:09:42Considering I gotta learn a whole new song?
01:09:44Probably not
01:09:52Today is gonna be the day that they're gonna throw it back to you
01:09:58By now you should have somehow realized what you gotta do
01:10:03And I don't believe
01:10:05And I don't believe that anybody feels the way I do
01:10:09About you now
01:10:12Now
01:10:16Cause maybe
01:10:21You're gonna be the one that saves me
01:10:27And after all
01:10:32You're my wonder
01:10:35Oh
01:10:41All the roads that leave you there are winding
01:10:47All the lights that light the way are blinded
01:10:54There are many things that I would like to say to you
01:10:59There are many things that I would like to say to you
01:10:59But I don't know
01:11:06Because maybe
01:11:10You're gonna be the one that saves me
01:11:16And after all
01:11:22You're my wonder
01:11:25Oh
01:11:35You're my wonder
01:11:38Oh
01:11:47A few days ago?
01:11:48No
01:11:50That's gonna become your new favorite song
01:11:53Such a great song
01:11:54All right
01:11:56Wow, well they're up on their feet
01:11:57Now they're down
01:11:58Luke is still up
01:11:59He's sad
01:12:00But let's get to who you thought it was
01:12:02Okay, I'm really confident
01:12:04Because Luke picked this song for somebody else a few seasons ago
01:12:08So I'm gonna go with Luke
01:12:10And
01:12:13You're not good at reading body language
01:12:16I think it's the body he's trying to read
01:12:21No
01:12:22Go ahead
01:12:22It's not me
01:12:23The big reveal
01:12:24What?
01:12:26Lionel Richie
01:12:27Oh my god
01:12:39Good pick
01:12:40Good pick
01:12:40Good pick
01:12:45That looks cool
01:12:47There's a new sheriff in town
01:12:48Yeah
01:12:49No, no, wait
01:12:51Let me get this straight son
01:12:53Now you do know that I'm playing tonight
01:12:55Whatever the numbers are
01:12:56I'm going to play these numbers
01:12:58This was a Hail Mary again
01:13:00I didn't think it was going to match
01:13:02It did
01:13:03Congratulations
01:13:04Thank you Lionel
01:13:05Thank you
01:13:05It makes me so mad Lionel
01:13:07Because I spent hours pouring over these choices
01:13:11When you started with this one
01:13:13I looked at Luke and I was like really
01:13:14Because I would have picked that one as the last one that you would pick
01:13:17Exactly
01:13:18But
01:13:19You did your thing
01:13:21And it worked
01:13:22Thank you
01:13:23Thank you guys so much
01:13:24All right Luke
01:13:28All hail you and King Lionel over there
01:13:32Now great job
01:13:33You did your thing with it
01:13:34Great song choice
01:13:36And
01:13:36Man that was one of my favorite things I've seen you do
01:13:39Great job
01:13:39Great arranging so much
01:13:40All right
01:13:41Thank you guys
01:13:42We have to sing on this stage next week
01:13:44For Rock and Roll Hall of Fame night
01:13:46But needs your live votes to make it there
01:13:48You can vote online at americanidol.com via text
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01:13:56The vote will close in the final commercial break
01:13:59Jesse, well done
01:14:00Thank you sir
01:14:02I like it
01:14:04All right
01:14:06Well Lionel's already celebrating
01:14:08But don't go anywhere because we've got one more huge 90s hit
01:14:12And it's coming from Keila Richardson
01:14:16American Idol's live
01:14:17Back in a second
01:14:28You are back live with our judges song contest
01:14:31Now closing out the performances for the night
01:14:34It's Keila Richardson
01:14:36Here we go
01:14:37Judges song contest
01:14:39Well let's see what they got for you
01:14:40Okay
01:14:41Zombie by The Cranberries
01:14:43Breathe
01:14:43Faith Hill
01:14:45And it's all coming back to me now
01:14:47Celine Dion
01:14:49Knowing those three
01:14:50What do you lean towards?
01:14:53I don't know any of these songs at all
01:14:56So then tell me about how it is to prepare for a song you've never heard before
01:15:00Sometimes I kind of like a challenge
01:15:02I'm ready to dig into it and see what's going on with the song
01:15:04And see how I can just you know shake my voice to the song
01:15:07All right
01:15:08Well I can't wait the big reveal coming up
01:15:34I can't wait
01:15:34Are we mistaken
01:15:37But you see it's not me
01:15:40It's not my family
01:15:43In your head
01:15:45In your head
01:15:46In your head
01:15:47They are fighting
01:15:48With their tanks
01:15:51And their bombs
01:15:52And their bombs
01:15:53And their guns
01:15:55In your head
01:15:56In your head
01:15:58They are crying
01:16:01In your head
01:16:03In your head
01:16:06Zombie
01:16:08Zombie
01:16:09Zombie
01:16:10Zombie
01:16:11Eh
01:16:11Eh
01:16:12What's in your head
01:16:14In your head
01:16:17Zombie
01:16:19Zombie
01:16:20Zombie
01:16:22Zombie
01:16:22Eh
01:16:23Eh
01:16:23Eh
01:16:28What's in your head?
01:16:34In your head
01:16:40In your head
01:16:48Another head hangs lowly
01:16:53Child is slowly taken
01:16:59Yeah, yeah
01:17:05Well, you learned that one. We saw your son learn that one as well. He was singing along there.
01:17:17So let's get to it, Keela. Which judge picked up for you?
01:17:21I'm gonna have to say Lionel.
01:17:24Lionel
01:17:26Well, yeah
01:17:31But wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait
01:17:35I'm feeling uncomfortable. Now I'm feeling very uncomfortable. I feel as though I'm not liked by my judges
01:17:43And I feel that the public may turn against me
01:17:46But some of these is just Hail Marys. I mean, I was just saying
01:17:50And the fact that I kept waiting for it to explode and then all of a sudden you
01:17:53You held us all the way to the I mean to keep us that intense all the way to that
01:17:59point is just amazing
01:18:01I think he knows what he's doing
01:18:04Lionel Dung took up all of our judging time
01:18:07Gloating
01:18:08America, vote!
01:18:10Vote, vote, vote!
01:18:18I love you. I'm really mad at Lionel right now. Great job.
01:18:25Way to go.
01:18:26Keela is relying on your votes at home
01:18:29Want to be in that line up next week? Right here
01:18:32Vote now
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01:18:42Keela Richardson
01:18:43Thank you very much
01:18:47All right
01:18:48Let's take a look at the leaderboard
01:18:52And here you go
01:18:54Yeah! Lionel, the big winner
01:18:59Let's bring out the trophy
01:19:05Thank you, Roger
01:19:06Always a good job, my friend
01:19:10Mr. Lionel Richie, our winner tonight
01:19:14The trophy
01:19:16Thank you
01:19:18The legend
01:19:19Lionel
01:19:20Thank you
01:19:22Thank you
01:19:23Thank you
01:19:24Thank you
01:19:27I accept this honor
01:19:29I share with my fellow judges
01:19:33I don't think he wants to share
01:19:38I knew that was coming
01:19:40They got me
01:19:41They got me
01:19:42They got me
01:19:44A big shout out to Chris Pooley and the band
01:19:47They got me
01:19:50They got me
01:19:51They got me
01:19:51They got me
01:19:51Our thanks to
01:19:52They got incredible TGIF guests over there in the lounge
01:19:56They got me
01:19:56Woo!
01:19:57Now America, let's get to the business here
01:19:59Voting is about to close
01:20:00So we got him in those votes
01:20:02For your favorites
01:20:03Your results are on the way
01:20:04Plus Lionel decides who to save from elimination
01:20:07Live
01:20:09After this
01:20:10Vote
01:20:11We're right back
01:20:11Vote
01:20:12Vote
01:20:22Back with you on American Idol
01:20:25Over the break
01:20:25The voting officially closed and it's time for your first live results of the season
01:20:31Let's find out which two finalists are in danger of leaving us tonight
01:20:37Tom, dim the lights and here we go
01:20:43Good luck to all of you
01:20:45Good luck to all of you
01:20:45In no particular order
01:20:47America
01:20:48After the nationwide vote the first person through
01:20:51Is
01:20:54Chris
01:20:55Congratulations
01:20:55Congratulations
01:21:03Next to take a spot in the lounge
01:21:08Is
01:21:10Kindle
01:21:18It's not over
01:21:20For
01:21:23Daniel
01:21:23You're through
01:21:25You're through
01:21:32America
01:21:33You also loved
01:21:37Hannah
01:21:45So many votes coming in
01:21:48And you America want to see
01:21:53Jordan
01:21:54Heading to the lounge
01:22:02Heading to the lounge
01:22:03Back again next week to sing for your votes
01:22:08Is
01:22:10Braden
01:22:15The
01:22:16It's a good night
01:22:18After the live voting
01:22:20For
01:22:22Filmen
01:22:24Join the others
01:22:26The next person through
01:22:29Tonight live
01:22:31Is
01:22:34Gilah
01:22:42More good news right now
01:22:44This time it is for
01:22:48Brooks
01:22:49There you go Brooks
01:22:54So that leaves us with
01:22:55Lucas, Ray and Jesse
01:22:58Right down to the center here
01:23:01After the nationwide vote
01:23:03The next person
01:23:05Is
01:23:06Lucas, congratulations Lucas
01:23:12Your bottom two here
01:23:15This is what you decided America
01:23:19Lionel gets the big save
01:23:21Over there
01:23:22It's a lot of pressure
01:23:23You've got Ray, you've got Jesse
01:23:25Amazing performances
01:23:27Great performers
01:23:29They've worked hard for this week
01:23:31You pick the songs
01:23:33Okay
01:23:35I look to my wonderful
01:23:38Judges for help and security
01:23:40And they gave me nothing
01:23:42Heavy is the crown man
01:23:44Nothing, I'm out here all by myself
01:23:47Pound for pound
01:23:48Both of you did an amazing, amazing job
01:23:51It's very difficult
01:23:58My answer is Ray
01:24:00The judges say it goes to Ray
01:24:07Which means we say goodbye to the incredible Jesse here
01:24:13Headed home tonight
01:24:14You've got a bright future buddy
01:24:16Thank you for your spirit, your energy, your performances and your hard work
01:24:20Thank you
01:24:20Jesse, one more time
01:24:24And that is it for tonight
01:24:26We will see you next Monday
01:24:28Live with your top 11
01:24:30Right here
01:24:31On American Idol
01:24:33Rock and Roll Hall of Fame night
01:24:348, 7 Central
01:24:35On ABC and Disney Plus
01:24:36Good night everybody
01:24:37not to see you next week
01:24:37I'm horses
01:24:37I'mRY
01:24:39I'm crazy
01:24:40It's generating
01:24:41I'm crazy
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01:24:44I'm crazy
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