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American Idol S24E13
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00:00:02Ryan, seriously, why do we have to dress up?
00:00:06Luke, Luke Skywalker, come on!
00:00:09We're in Star Wars, Galaxy's Edge.
00:00:12Yeah, I don't know about these boots.
00:00:14Um, I kind of love my buns.
00:00:19Oh my gosh, the leaders of the Rebel Alliance are coming, y'all.
00:00:22Should we hide?
00:00:23Nice disguise, Rebel.
00:00:25Thanks, I learned it from the best.
00:00:26Well, Luke Skywalker, I've always wanted to meet you.
00:00:30May the Force be with you, Padawan.
00:00:36Wow, that was the coolest thing I've ever seen.
00:00:40Why didn't you dress up as Chewbacca?
00:00:42We could have gotten a group photo.
00:00:44Chewbacca is like seven feet tall.
00:00:47Oh, so that's why you're Yoda.
00:00:50Judge me by my size, do you?
00:00:54It's better to be on the short side.
00:00:56than the dark side.
00:00:58Right?
00:00:58The dark side of the Force is so overrated.
00:01:01I mean, it's real weak sauce, if you ask me.
00:01:15I'll bust you up.
00:01:23I find your lack of faith disturbing.
00:01:27Oh, no.
00:01:29You've misunderstood me.
00:01:31That is jokes.
00:01:32I got jokes.
00:01:33I got jokes.
00:01:34This guy.
00:01:38Okay, the power of the dark side is a little intimidating.
00:01:42I'm not gonna lie.
00:01:46But the power of the vote is in your hands, America.
00:01:51Wanna see my cool lightsaber trick?
00:01:53This is Disney Night, and this is America Night.
00:02:10We're so excited to have you for Disney Night.
00:02:14Voting for your top nine is open.
00:02:16So use the power of the vote and get started.
00:02:20Now, I invite you to relax.
00:02:23Pull up a chair as I proudly present your judges.
00:02:27Here they are.
00:02:41Oh!
00:02:42That's nice to see you.
00:02:43That's good.
00:02:44I know.
00:02:44You're welcome.
00:02:47Luke Byrne.
00:02:50Lana Ritchie.
00:02:52And...
00:02:52Carrie Underwood.
00:02:54Oh!
00:02:55Oh!
00:02:56Oh!
00:02:56Oh!
00:02:56Oh!
00:02:57Oh!
00:03:01Oh!
00:03:20Good luck.
00:03:24Belle from Beauty and the Beast.
00:03:26You look beautiful tonight, Perry.
00:03:32Oh, yeah.
00:03:34By the way, Luke, thank you for having my back there with Darth Vader.
00:03:37Oh, yeah, I had you.
00:03:38Very, very gentle.
00:03:39Darth was done.
00:03:40Yes.
00:03:41He had a feeling.
00:03:42You'll notice a fourth chair there on the panel.
00:03:45That's because tonight we welcome back to the Idol stage to be our guest judge,
00:03:49the world's youngest female EGOT winner and Idol royalty herself,
00:03:55Jennifer Hudson.
00:04:14So good to see you.
00:04:16You look amazing.
00:04:20Welcome back.
00:04:35Okay.
00:04:43You sold?
00:04:45Oh.
00:04:46Oh.
00:04:47Oh.
00:04:49Oh.
00:04:49Got our Founders Club here tonight.
00:04:51How's it feel to be in that seat, Jennifer?
00:04:54I always wanted to know what was behind this judging panel.
00:04:58Snacks.
00:04:59Is it snacks?
00:05:00Pretzels and peanuts and chocolate.
00:05:03Yes, that's what's back there.
00:05:04Wow.
00:05:05Not only is Jennifer our guest judge for the evening,
00:05:07but earlier this week, she met with the top nine
00:05:09to mentor them on their Disney song picks.
00:05:12Plus, the finalists got the VIP treatment
00:05:14when they visited Disneyland Resort for some magical moments.
00:05:18Check out their voting info right here.
00:05:20You've got five ways to vote.
00:05:22Online, via text, and across the idol social accounts
00:05:25on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
00:05:28Just look for our pinned voting posts on those platforms
00:05:31to comment and vote.
00:05:33And for everyone watching at home or here in our studio,
00:05:37we've got a fun Disney game for you.
00:05:39All around our set tonight will be 113 Hidden Mickeys.
00:05:45They could be anywhere.
00:05:48And I do mean anywhere.
00:05:51So play along.
00:05:52Hi.
00:05:53See how many you can find.
00:05:55Looking good, Phil.
00:05:57Now kicking things off with Daniel Stalworth.
00:06:01It's his signature song from Aladdin.
00:06:03Let's go!
00:06:06I'm so excited about being here at Disneyland.
00:06:08I feel like a big kid.
00:06:12Guardians of the Galaxy, Mission Breakout.
00:06:14I feel my heart go up and down.
00:06:19I mean, my family, they support me 100%.
00:06:21They called me today.
00:06:23They kind of hated they couldn't be here.
00:06:24That's my God.
00:06:25But I have my other family here.
00:06:26The hopefuls here of American Idol.
00:06:28I appreciate them for just being the family away from home.
00:06:33Disneyland was incredible, but I'm super excited to meet the one and only Jennifer Hudson.
00:06:38Like, when did you discover your voice, your gift of singing?
00:06:41I started singing in church about the age of five.
00:06:43You sound like you preach, too.
00:06:44I am a preacher.
00:06:45I can show you the world.
00:06:48I started preaching at the age of 11 and 27 now.
00:06:53I'm singing a whole new world from Aladdin.
00:06:56I want to feel some of them gospel rules come out this song even more.
00:06:59Ah.
00:07:00When I heard Daniel sing, it was almost too fast.
00:07:04It sounds like you're ministering while you're talking.
00:07:06Wow.
00:07:07I want to feel that in a song.
00:07:09Take your time with it and really speak to us through this song.
00:07:13A whole new world.
00:07:16Already, the way you just took your time with that last section you just did, that's what I'm talking about.
00:07:21For you.
00:07:23I look at being on American Idol as a whole new world.
00:07:27It's life-changing, so it makes me want to stay.
00:07:37Ooh.
00:07:41Ooh.
00:07:44I can show you the world.
00:07:48Take you wonder by wonder.
00:07:54Over, sideways and under.
00:07:58On a magic carpet ride.
00:08:01A whole new world.
00:08:06A new, fantastic point of view.
00:08:10No one to tell us no, or where to go.
00:08:17Let me share this whole new world with you.
00:08:26Unbelievable sight.
00:08:32Indescribable feeling.
00:08:35Soaring, tumbling, freewheeling through an endless diamond sky.
00:08:42A whole new world.
00:08:48A hundred thousand things to see.
00:08:52I'm like a shooting star.
00:08:56I've come so far.
00:08:58I can't go back to where I used to be.
00:09:03Every turn of surprise.
00:09:06Every turn of surprise.
00:09:08Every turn of surprise.
00:09:09Every moment that let her.
00:09:11I'm just thinking anywhere.
00:09:13There's time to spare, let me share this whole new world with you, a whole new world, that's where we'll
00:09:32be, a thrilling chase, a wondrous place for you.
00:09:43And you and me.
00:10:13The gift that Jennifer gave you, you took to heart, your sermon was amazing, and more importantly, it was so
00:10:22natural.
00:10:23My God.
00:10:23You were just giving God's gift to us, and it was so powerful, the way you delivered.
00:10:30Congratulations, Daniel.
00:10:31Thank you so much.
00:10:32Thank you so much.
00:10:33Can I give it an amen?
00:10:36Daniel, I was so excited when I saw that you were going to sing this song tonight, because I knew
00:10:41you would crush it, and I was right.
00:10:43It felt like it was made for you and your voice, and it just seemed so easy and just beautiful.
00:10:50Thank you so much.
00:10:54All I want to say is the doors of the church are now open.
00:10:58There you go.
00:10:59After that performance, you ministered, you owned it, you sang from Yo Shindo.
00:11:06Y'all may not know what that means, but he does.
00:11:08You know what I mean?
00:11:09My Shindo is there.
00:11:10Yes.
00:11:10And I felt it, and you took every note that I gave you.
00:11:14You did that, baby.
00:11:16You did that, baby.
00:11:22Can you teach me to sing, Jennifer, please?
00:11:27Daniel, I love your charisma, your style, the way you navigate.
00:11:32Everything you do is so well done.
00:11:35I mean, since day one, we've seen you.
00:11:38You've got it all hooked up and put together, and you started at one level of that song,
00:11:44and then you really started showing out at the end, and that's what we've seen you do.
00:11:48You're just amazing.
00:11:49Great job.
00:11:54Setting the tone tonight.
00:11:55Nice work.
00:11:57Do you know what a Shindo is?
00:11:59Shindo is the Holy Ghost on the inside.
00:12:01Holy Ghost on the inside.
00:12:03For anybody that wasn't following along, one of them to know what the Shindo is.
00:12:07Oh, he can tell you better than I can.
00:12:08Yeah, it's the Holy Ghost.
00:12:09It's like fire up in my...
00:12:11There you go.
00:12:11Shut up in your bones!
00:12:12You have to come out.
00:12:13Yes, sir.
00:12:14I feel the heat.
00:12:15Yeah, you feel it?
00:12:16Yeah, I feel the heat.
00:12:16I got it on me.
00:12:17You look great.
00:12:18Don't I look good?
00:12:19Do I look good?
00:12:22Now, your mom's been sending you care packages while you've been here, right?
00:12:25Yes, sir.
00:12:26What's she sending you?
00:12:26Well, she sends me food, and she sends me, like, cologne and stuff.
00:12:29She wants me to smell good.
00:12:31You do.
00:12:31You have a great, great scent to you, so thank you.
00:12:34Roger, do you have what she just sent us to give to you?
00:12:37Wow.
00:12:38I like the jacket.
00:12:39Nice.
00:12:40She sent these.
00:12:41These must be your favorite.
00:12:42Oh, wow.
00:12:44Chocolate...
00:12:45Deborah?
00:12:46Yes, Deborah.
00:12:48I think you deserve those after that performance.
00:12:51Thank you, Mama.
00:12:51I appreciate it.
00:12:52You can vote for Daniel right now online at AmericanIdol.com.
00:12:56You can also vote via social media or by texting your votes.
00:12:58It's unlimited.
00:12:59Ten votes per finalist, per vote method.
00:13:02Daniel, everyone.
00:13:03Yes, sir.
00:13:04Great job.
00:13:10And now, Jennifer advises Braden Rumfelt on his Oscar-winning song choice from Coco.
00:13:19How are you?
00:13:20I'm a hugger.
00:13:21Can I give you a hug?
00:13:22Yeah, that's good.
00:13:23All right.
00:13:23The mentor this week is Jennifer Hudson.
00:13:27What?
00:13:27Good outfit for today.
00:13:28Did I do all right?
00:13:29Yeah, it's freezing in here.
00:13:30It is.
00:13:31Yeah, yeah.
00:13:31I would like to be tough.
00:13:32You know why?
00:13:33Why?
00:13:33It's for the voice.
00:13:34How do you do?
00:13:35Well, I don't usually have a problem with it, but yesterday I was screaming on roller coasters,
00:13:39so...
00:13:40You gotta say your voice!
00:13:46Okay.
00:13:47Did you have fun?
00:13:48Yeah, it was a good time.
00:13:49I brought my sister with me today.
00:13:51I'm having so much fun.
00:13:53We're in a good try.
00:13:55I'm super happy.
00:13:57We're best friends.
00:13:58Yes!
00:14:00Oh, my God!
00:14:01For Disney week, I'm singing Remember Me from the movie Coco.
00:14:05So I'm kind of dedicating the song to, like, my family.
00:14:07I miss my family a lot.
00:14:08Hopefully I remember the words.
00:14:10Hold on.
00:14:10Let me run through this in my head right quick.
00:14:14I knew the lyrics.
00:14:16I was very confident about that, and then...
00:14:22Getting next to her and talking freaks me out.
00:14:25I was so nervous.
00:14:29Hey, what's up?
00:14:30Dang it.
00:14:30I'm sorry.
00:14:31That was embarrassing.
00:14:32I love his voice.
00:14:34I do need him to focus a little bit more.
00:14:37Reel it in.
00:14:38The world only knew the little amount of time we have to prepare for something.
00:14:43Right, right.
00:14:44But they don't.
00:14:44And they're gonna judge you just the same.
00:14:46Don't worry.
00:14:47Don't let me down, Brayden.
00:14:47Because I'm not worried at all.
00:14:48I'm not sweating.
00:14:49I see you.
00:14:50I mean, I'm sweating a little bit just because I'm nervous, but...
00:14:52Brayden, I just want you...
00:14:53Not because of this.
00:14:54I just want you to remember your lyrics.
00:14:56I will do it.
00:14:58I'm gonna be looking him upside his head like,
00:15:00Brayden, are you there, baby?
00:15:02You ready?
00:15:03Because tonight is the night.
00:15:09Are you ready?
00:15:10I'm ready.
00:15:12Brayden gets his Disney moment live right after this.
00:15:16Hang tight.
00:15:26Big smiles.
00:15:27You're back live on American Idol on our annual Disney night.
00:15:31Right now we're excited to share news on some updates coming to Star Wars Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland Park.
00:15:37Starting next week, April 29th, you could run into the likes of Darth Vader,
00:15:43Leia Organa, Han Solo, and Luke Skywalker while strolling the Outer Rim outpost.
00:15:49These iconic heroes and villains of the Star Wars saga will join some of the familiar faces you see there.
00:15:55And to add to the atmosphere, some selections from John Williams' iconic Star Wars film scores
00:16:00will be your soundtrack throughout the land.
00:16:03So, kick into hyperspace and get to Star Wars Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland Park to check it all out.
00:16:10Now performing the Oscar-winning Remember Me.
00:16:14Here is our friend Brayden.
00:16:25Remember me
00:16:29Though I have to say goodbye
00:16:32Remember me
00:16:36Don't let it make you cry
00:16:39For even if I'm far away
00:16:43I'll hold you in my heart
00:16:46I sing a secret song to you
00:16:50Each night we are apart
00:16:56Remember me
00:17:00Though I have to travel far
00:17:03Remember me
00:17:06Remember me
00:17:06Remember me
00:17:06Each time you hear a sack guitar
00:17:10Know that I'm with you
00:17:14The only way
00:17:16That I can be
00:17:18Until you're in my arms
00:17:24Once again
00:17:26Again
00:17:38Oh
00:17:39Ooh
00:17:41Oh
00:17:42Oh
00:17:43Ooh
00:17:44Ooh
00:17:44Ooh
00:17:44Ooh
00:17:53And know that I'm with you
00:17:56The only way
00:17:58That I can be
00:18:03Until you're in my arms again
00:18:20Remember me
00:18:39Brayden you have
00:18:42You have such a great
00:18:45Like getting into character
00:18:47Kind of presence when you sing
00:18:49And it's really refreshing to watch
00:18:51It's not like you're just
00:18:52Out here singing a song
00:18:54And dazzling us with your voice
00:18:55It's you're getting into the character
00:18:58And telling a story
00:18:59And you're pulling us all in as you do it
00:19:01And it's pretty captivating to watch
00:19:03It's a cool talent that you have
00:19:06Thank you
00:19:09Brayden
00:19:10I am so proud of you
00:19:11Yes you remember the words
00:19:13I see that
00:19:14But what I love about you
00:19:15You're a star
00:19:16I really think you are a star
00:19:18Isn't he a star y'all
00:19:21In many ways
00:19:22Like you captivated me
00:19:25Just sitting in your rehearsal alone
00:19:27And didn't that captivate you just now
00:19:29Guys watching him perform
00:19:31You brought us into you
00:19:33I felt like I was in the scene
00:19:34From the movie
00:19:36You know what I mean
00:19:36And you did an excellent job
00:19:38And I hope to see you again
00:19:40Back next week
00:19:41Yeah that
00:19:46That was a very challenging
00:19:48Tricky song
00:19:49That didn't
00:19:50We've seen you come out
00:19:52And sing big moments
00:19:53But that thing was tender
00:19:54A lot of movements
00:19:56A lot of chords
00:19:57In this high pressure scenario
00:19:59You did a great job
00:20:01Creating the mood
00:20:03And showing us
00:20:04Things that you can do
00:20:06In the future
00:20:07I saw a lot in your future
00:20:08In that performance
00:20:12You know how hard it is
00:20:15To have the band behind you
00:20:17And your voice is all this out there
00:20:19And for you to navigate that
00:20:21With your falsetto
00:20:22Going into your natural head voice
00:20:24I think you did so well on that
00:20:26By the way
00:20:26That was very
00:20:27As Luke said
00:20:27Tricky
00:20:28But thank God
00:20:29You remember the lyrics
00:20:30So it was alright
00:20:31Yes thank you
00:20:33Thank you
00:20:33Brayden everyone
00:20:35Great job
00:20:37Backstage
00:20:38Before the show
00:20:39I was talking with Jennifer
00:20:40And she said
00:20:41That Brayden
00:20:42He's so talented
00:20:43And he is hysterical
00:20:45Great sense of humor
00:20:46Cracking a lot of jokes
00:20:48Yeah
00:20:48I got jokes
00:20:49Okay
00:20:49Me too
00:20:50Oh
00:20:51You want to make fun
00:20:52Of my shortness
00:20:54They were like the same height
00:20:55See
00:20:56I was going to try that out
00:20:58It's not good
00:20:59Alright
00:21:00Can you do the Yoda
00:21:02No
00:21:02No
00:21:03No
00:21:03Not really
00:21:04Vote for Brayden right now
00:21:06Online
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00:21:11Find the pin voting post there
00:21:13And comment with his name
00:21:15To show him some love
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00:21:20Brayden everyone
00:21:21Well done
00:21:22That's how we do it buddy
00:21:23Thank you
00:21:28Don't forget to check out
00:21:29The Disney performances
00:21:30From all your top nine
00:21:32Tomorrow morning
00:21:33When they drop on
00:21:33Streaming services
00:21:34Everywhere
00:21:35Now we're shifting things
00:21:38In overdrive
00:21:38With Lucas Leon's visit
00:21:40To Cars Land
00:21:42In Disney's
00:21:43California Adventure Park
00:21:44Here we go
00:21:47Today I'm here with my mom
00:21:48When I was real young
00:21:50She took me to Disney World
00:21:52So it's pretty cool
00:21:53To be able to go to Disneyland
00:21:54With her
00:21:55We're in Radiator Springs
00:21:57Tell me more about Cars
00:21:58We're about to go ride
00:22:00Radiator Springs Racers
00:22:01I'm a big Cars fan
00:22:02So this is awesome for me
00:22:04I think walking through
00:22:06Radiator Springs
00:22:06Is the perfect way to prepare
00:22:08For singing Life is a Highway
00:22:09Life is a Highway
00:22:12Okay
00:22:12I want to ride me all night long
00:22:16Mentor this week
00:22:17Is Jennifer Hudson
00:22:18It's awesome
00:22:19I respect her in every single way
00:22:21Life is a Highway
00:22:21And why did you choose that song?
00:22:23Well it's Disney Night
00:22:24And I'm a big car guy
00:22:25And the movie Cars
00:22:27Grew up on it
00:22:28Watch it over and over
00:22:29This guy's my buddy right here
00:22:31Life is a Highway
00:22:34You are such an old soul
00:22:36Oh thank you
00:22:37Thanks
00:22:37Like you have such great instinct
00:22:38And presence in your music
00:22:40I got one note
00:22:41Yeah
00:22:42Look at the crowd
00:22:43Cause it feel like a
00:22:44Well you could bring in the room
00:22:45Yeah
00:22:46You know what I mean?
00:22:47Yeah
00:22:47You feel that instinctively right?
00:22:50Life is a
00:22:51Lucas needs to look at the crowd
00:22:52So I gave him an assignment
00:22:54I'm gonna sit there
00:22:54And I sat in the judge's chair
00:22:56Yes I did
00:22:57That's what it looked like back here
00:22:59Oh my god
00:23:00I'm on American Idol
00:23:04I want to see you over here
00:23:07Bring me your eyes
00:23:10I got an idea
00:23:11Because you are holding the instrument
00:23:13I think it would be good
00:23:14To put it in your vocal
00:23:15Where you're like
00:23:16Everybody sing
00:23:17Life is a
00:23:18And fall back into that hook
00:23:20He got the vocals
00:23:21He got the instrument
00:23:23He has to have the presence
00:23:25I'm gonna be cheering you on
00:23:26If I'm proud of you already
00:23:27Young man
00:23:28I need Lucas to own the stage
00:23:31Like it is
00:23:32A highway
00:23:39We won't hesitate
00:23:41To break down the garden gate
00:23:43There's not much time left today
00:23:58Life's like a road that you traveled on
00:24:00It's one day here and the next day gone
00:24:03Sometimes you bend
00:24:04Sometimes you stare
00:24:05Sometimes you turn you back to the wind
00:24:08There's a world outside every darkened door
00:24:10The blues won't haunt you anymore
00:24:12Where the brave are free and the love of soul
00:24:15Come ride with me to the distant shore
00:24:17We won't hesitate
00:24:20To break down the garden gate
00:24:22There's not much time left today
00:24:26Cause life is a hard day
00:24:29I won't ride all night long
00:24:34If you're going my way
00:24:39I won't ride all night long
00:24:43There was a distance between you and I
00:24:53Between you and I
00:24:57Misunderstanding once and now
00:25:02Look it in the eye
00:25:07Come on
00:25:09All night
00:25:10I want to drive it all night long
00:25:13All night long
00:25:16All night long
00:25:18All night
00:25:20Life is a hard day
00:25:27Cause life is a hard day
00:25:30I won't ride it all night long
00:25:37If you're going my way
00:25:40I want to die all night long
00:25:46The stop is the highway
00:26:06Wow, wow, look at you Lucas
00:26:09You took every note, you owned the stage
00:26:12You turned the stage, this moment, into your concert
00:26:16I felt like I was at your concert
00:26:18Thank you so much
00:26:20You are well on your way, young man
00:26:22Continue to just trust your instinct
00:26:25Because you have an instinct that you couldn't even pay for
00:26:28Okay, that's what's going to get you further on that highway
00:26:31That you are already on
00:26:32And you took us right with you, didn't he?
00:26:34Yeah, I love at such a young age
00:26:42You're just comfortable in all these moments
00:26:44You're so watchable to watch
00:26:46You don't do anything to make us go
00:26:50It's always like, oh my gosh, look at him
00:26:53He's got an electric this week
00:26:56Last week was a piano
00:26:57And you did chords last week
00:26:59So just keep having your confidence
00:27:01And like I said, stay on this highway
00:27:04You're tearing it up
00:27:05Yeah, yeah, yeah
00:27:07One thing
00:27:09The one thing I want to tell you is that we come to the show as artists
00:27:13To see what the crowd's going to do
00:27:15They come to the show to see what we're going to do
00:27:18Give them everything you know how to do
00:27:21Or in other words, grab that microphone
00:27:23Walk across the stage
00:27:24Give me some attitude
00:27:25Give me more attitude
00:27:26Yes, sir
00:27:26And you'll be there
00:27:29I mean, ditto to everything they just said
00:27:33But that was joyful
00:27:34You were up there
00:27:35You were having fun
00:27:36And I feel like you weren't in your head about it
00:27:39And it was just entertaining
00:27:40It was fun to watch
00:27:41It was fun
00:27:42It was good
00:27:43Yeah
00:27:44Thank you
00:27:46Taking control of the stage
00:27:47Nice work
00:27:50So compare the 18-year-old Luke Bryan to Lucas here
00:27:55He's doing a little better than all this Lucas
00:27:57But
00:27:58Not true
00:27:59Yeah, well, the thing is
00:28:00I mean, just to have the confidence
00:28:02I remember when I moved to Nashville
00:28:03And playing these big rooms
00:28:05I mean, I would not look confident
00:28:07So the fact that he's able to just be cool, chill, calm, and collective
00:28:11And all that is really impressive
00:28:13Instinct and confidence
00:28:15Well done
00:28:15Great performance
00:28:16If you want Lucas to make it to the finish line
00:28:18Vote from right now
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00:28:24To comment with his name
00:28:25You can also vote online or via text
00:28:28Lucas, everyone
00:28:29Great job
00:28:30Thank you
00:28:37After this, Hannah Harper with Tiana's theme
00:28:40From the Princess and the Frog
00:28:42Disney Night on Idol is live and back in just a moment
00:28:47Thank you
00:28:57We are having fun tonight
00:29:01Back on our annual Disney Night
00:29:03You're fitting right in, Jennifer Hudson
00:29:06If you can't get enough American Idol
00:29:08Be sure to check out the American Idol official podcast
00:29:10This week, Lance Bass is stopping by
00:29:12Plus David Archuleta
00:29:13It drops Wednesday on Hulu
00:29:15And Disney Plus
00:29:16Or wherever you get your podcast
00:29:18Now here's how
00:29:19Jennifer helped Hannah Harper perfect her performance
00:29:23Oh yeah
00:29:25The Disney song that I'm singing this week
00:29:27Is almost there from Princess and the Frog
00:29:30Ain't got time for messing around
00:29:34And it's not my style
00:29:35What I love about this song is
00:29:36I feel like I can connect to the story
00:29:38But I am nervous about the choreography side of the song
00:29:40Two weeks ago, I had all this choreography planned
00:29:43For Heads Carolina, Tails, California
00:29:44And I went out there and I froze like a statue
00:29:46And then as soon as I got online, everyone's like
00:29:48Her voice is okay, but she sucks at performing
00:29:50And I was like, yes she does
00:29:52Like, they're not wrong
00:29:53This week is my redemption moment
00:29:54Look out boys, I'm coming through
00:29:57And I'm almost there
00:30:01I hate this
00:30:01I love all of that energy, you give it
00:30:04Say that
00:30:05I was extremely embarrassed while I was singing that time
00:30:08My whole body was hot
00:30:09Oh lord have mercy
00:30:10Like, I was like, I have to stop
00:30:12You have three beautiful children
00:30:14I do
00:30:14Well, have you ever practiced with them?
00:30:16I dance with them
00:30:17You dance with them?
00:30:18Yeah
00:30:18Okay, well what if this room was your children?
00:30:20Imagine them there
00:30:21Bringing me back home is super helpful
00:30:23Just because it reminds me like
00:30:24That's my comfort zone
00:30:26Acting like I'm just singing to my babies
00:30:27And just carrying on
00:30:28And that will change everything for me
00:30:30Oh, I see Mickey
00:30:31I think that having a day to get to go spend at Disneyland
00:30:33Was so nice
00:30:35And just to watch their faces light up
00:30:37It's going to help me get into character
00:30:38Okay, go ahead, I'm you
00:30:40Jennifer took on the character
00:30:41And I'm almost there
00:30:44I was like, okay
00:30:46This is exactly what the point is
00:30:48Watching her, I was just like
00:30:49I gotta bring it
00:30:49People down here think I'm crazy
00:30:53But I don't care
00:30:54You see what I'm saying?
00:30:56Moving on the stage is like
00:30:58Outside of Hannah's element
00:31:00But this is it
00:31:01It doesn't get any bigger than this
00:31:02It's time to perform
00:31:04I know she can do this
00:31:05No pressure
00:31:06But have fun
00:31:07And embrace your moment
00:31:08You look like a Disney princess
00:31:10Don't you feel like a Disney princess?
00:31:15Mama
00:31:16I don't have time for dancing
00:31:19That's just gonna have to wait a while
00:31:23Ain't got time for messing around
00:31:27And it's not my style
00:31:31This old town can slow you down
00:31:35People taking the easy way
00:31:41But I know exactly where I'm going
00:31:45Getting closer and closer every day
00:31:48And I'm almost there
00:31:51I'm almost there
00:31:54People down here think I'm crazy
00:31:59But I don't care
00:32:02Trials and tribulations
00:32:04I've had my share
00:32:07But there ain't nothing gonna stop me now
00:32:11Cause I'm almost there
00:32:14I remember daddy told me
00:32:17Fairy tales can come true
00:32:22You've gotta make them happen
00:32:24It all depends on you
00:32:27So I work real hard each and every day
00:32:31And things for sure are going my way
00:32:34Just doing what I do
00:32:38Look out boys I'm coming through
00:32:41And I'm almost there
00:32:46I'm almost there
00:32:49People gonna come here from everywhere
00:32:53And I'm almost there
00:32:57There's been trials and tribulations
00:33:02You know I've had my share
00:33:09Climbed the mountain when I crossed the mountain
00:33:11Climbed the river and I'm almost there
00:33:15I'm almost there
00:33:18I'm almost there
00:33:50I'm almost there
00:33:53Yeah
00:33:54I loved it. I loved it. It made my heart smile. It made me smile watching you
00:34:02grow into like you kind of started with this Reba McIntyre and then you grew
00:34:10into your character and you didn't overdo anything you did it you did it
00:34:14perfectly like your personality that we that we know you is and I loved it one
00:34:20of my favorite performances you've ever done if I if I have to say ditto ditto
00:34:29that's a ditto but I'm going to give you a little hint about something I learned
00:34:32this a long time ago what you do is whatever you're going to wear on stage
00:34:37shoes whatever shoes you're going to wear on stage right make sure you wear them
00:34:44in rehearsal so that your shoes don't scare you to death when you start moving
00:34:49otherwise I saw you concentrating on how much can I dare on that step otherwise
00:34:54your performance was amazing thank you I've said this before and I will say it
00:35:01again I mean this is this is another way that you remind me of myself because I
00:35:05got dragged when I was on this show for not moving enough and honestly it was
00:35:11just I had never done anything like this before and now I can't not move like I
00:35:17sing with my entire body so I feel like you are on your way just keep taking
00:35:21those steps keep getting more comfortable in the space that you're in you
00:35:26were in character you sounded beautiful you look gorgeous you should be very proud
00:35:34everything everything they just said and more you look absolutely beautiful first of
00:35:39all and I love how you are natural and true to yourself in this in this moment and I
00:35:46know that's not your cup of tea to be able to perform and sing but you stood there
00:35:50you sang this song and you gave us a little bit here and there you're on your way
00:35:55you're almost there yes you're on your way to it and before you know it you will be right where
00:36:03you want to be okay thank you so much congratulations so was it more comfortable moving around after
00:36:12rehearsal and after working with Jennifer listen if I could shed the shoes there you go there you go it
00:36:18was it was funny watching Jennifer while you're performing because it was like she was trying to
00:36:22steer you with her body she was leaning left and leaning right trying to get you to move around
00:36:27and you did and what a performance wonderful to watch two great weeks in a row for Hannah you can
00:36:31vote for right now
00:36:32if you want to see her in your top seven next week have five ways to get those votes in
00:36:37online via text and across the American Idol socials on Facebook Instagram and TikTok
00:36:42voting closes in the final commercial parade Hannah everyone thank you
00:36:55these things are all over the place aren't they so many more Disney classics to hear your top nine
00:37:01are all taking the stage next with a song from Toy Story the Disney magic continues right after the break
00:37:20welcome back it is Idol live we got Samantha and Jeremy here from Highland Park California so you
00:37:28were at Disneyland Park while we were there shooting and you told Megan our producer you had never been to
00:37:33the show before and here you are welcome to Idol what do you think so far oh it's great here
00:37:39we
00:37:39were just fangirling over Hannah and then she's like you guys watch the show and yeah we've been watching
00:37:44forever you always wanted to be here and you're celebrating something special today yeah it's a
00:37:48five-year anniversary wedding anniversary it was amazing we're there Saturday my birthday and all this
00:37:53happened so it was amazing nice to meet you thanks for watching now in honor of the newest film coming
00:38:05from the treasured Toy Story lineup with you've got a friend in me it is your top nine
00:38:24you've got a friend in me you got a friend in me when the road looks rough head in your
00:38:37miles and miles from a nice warm bed
00:38:41you just remember what your old pal said boy you've got a friend in me
00:38:49yeah you've got a friend in me you got a friend in me you got a friend in me you've
00:39:07got trouble I've got them too there isn't anything that I would do for you
00:39:14we stick together we can see through you got a friend in me you got a friend in me
00:39:25you got a friend in me some other folks might be a little bit smarter than I am bigger and
00:39:32stronger too
00:39:35but none of them will ever love you the way I do it's me and you boy
00:39:43and as the years go by our friendship will never die
00:39:52you're gonna see it's our destiny
00:39:56you got a friend in me
00:40:00you got a friend in me
00:40:04you got a friend in me
00:40:24you got a friend in me what a classic
00:40:35you got a friend in me
00:40:37you I'm not gonna be the biggest challenge yet this summer it's Toys Vezpech in Disney and
00:40:41Pixar's new film
00:40:42Toy Story 5
00:40:44coming to theaters
00:40:45June 19th
00:40:47And we are coming back with Chris
00:40:50and a smash hit from Fosy.
00:40:52Stay right there. Be right back.
00:41:12You're live on American Idol.
00:41:14We got some huge news to share.
00:41:16Are you ready for it?
00:41:19Next week, the top seven will officially enter
00:41:22their Taylor Swift era.
00:41:25They'll be taking the stage celebrating the music
00:41:27of Taylor Swift with iconic songs
00:41:29from Taylor's acclaimed catalog
00:41:30from her early country roots
00:41:33to her global pop anthems
00:41:35and all the Grammy-winning songs in between.
00:41:38It's going down live right here next Monday,
00:41:42so do not miss that.
00:41:44Excited.
00:41:46Now, here's how Chris channeled his inner Elsa.
00:41:50Watch this.
00:41:52Today, I'm here with my sister, Laura, at Disneyland.
00:41:54Come for Chris!
00:41:55Thank you, Chris!
00:41:57Is that where we're going?
00:41:58We've got to climb to the top of Adventureland Treehouse together.
00:42:01It's so nice.
00:42:02I love it.
00:42:02I want to live here!
00:42:03For this to be, like, a fun thing that we get to share,
00:42:07it's really special.
00:42:09I'm very excited to go on Tiana's Bayou Adventure.
00:42:11We're going to the bayou.
00:42:13I hope we're not going to get wet.
00:42:16Oh, baby!
00:42:17Well, we probably will get wet.
00:42:18That's moist!
00:42:20It was really cool to be able to go up with my sister.
00:42:23We have this picture of us at Disney World.
00:42:27And we're just little kids.
00:42:28We're adults, but we can be kids for the day, you know?
00:42:32Let it go!
00:42:34Let it go!
00:42:35Say!
00:42:35This week, I'm going to be singing Let It Go from Frozen.
00:42:39Chris blew me completely away.
00:42:42To take a big Disney ballad and then bring rock and country to it?
00:42:46Let it go!
00:42:47Oh!
00:42:48First of all, I love your voice on this song.
00:42:51Now, performance-wise?
00:42:53Oh, you know, he's figuring it out.
00:42:54It would be really fascinating to see you work the stage.
00:42:58I've never performed.
00:42:59And when I do, I'm sitting behind a guitar on a stool.
00:43:01I don't really know how to work a stage.
00:43:03Turn away and slam the door!
00:43:06Slam the door!
00:43:07It needs to be intentional when he's making the gesture,
00:43:09when he's making the step.
00:43:11Okay.
00:43:11I didn't believe some of that, and I want to believe it.
00:43:14I didn't either, don't worry.
00:43:14You just said...
00:43:14I feel naked up here.
00:43:16I'm in my underwear, like...
00:43:17Yes.
00:43:18If you're uncomfortable, the audience is going to be uncomfortable.
00:43:21Pour it out.
00:43:21Put it in a...
00:43:22No!
00:43:23I want to let it go!
00:43:26Own it.
00:43:26Almost like you Hercules.
00:43:28A Tarzan or somebody.
00:43:30That's Disney.
00:43:31That's you.
00:43:32It's a very big song,
00:43:34and we have to find the performance element in it.
00:43:37Which is why he has a lot of work to do.
00:43:44Snow glows white on the mountain high,
00:43:48makes everything seem small.
00:43:51The fears that once controlled me,
00:43:54can't get to me at all.
00:43:58The wind is howling like this swirling storm inside.
00:44:12It's time to see what I can do to test the limits and break.
00:44:18No right, no wrong, no wrong, no one's for me.
00:44:23No right, no wrong, no one's for me.
00:44:24No right, no wrong, no one's for me.
00:44:24No right, no wrong, no one's for me.
00:44:25I'm free.
00:44:26I'm free.
00:44:28Let it go, let it go.
00:44:31Can't hold it back anymore.
00:44:34Let it go, let it go.
00:44:38Turn away and slam the door.
00:44:41I don't care what they're going to say.
00:44:47Let the storm wedge on.
00:44:54My power flurries through the air into the ground.
00:45:01My soul is spiraling in frozen fractals all around.
00:45:08And one thought crystallizes like an icy place.
00:45:15I'm never going back.
00:45:18The past is in the past.
00:45:23Let it go, let it go.
00:45:26Can't hold it back anymore.
00:45:29Let it go, let it go.
00:45:33Turn away and slam the door.
00:45:35I don't care what they're going to say.
00:45:43Let the storm wedge on.
00:45:50I don't care what they're going to say.
00:45:52Crow never bothered me anyway.
00:46:05Way to go, way to go, Chris.
00:46:08Listen, I was just worried of one thing.
00:46:10Jennifer gave you a note that she was going to give all that power behind.
00:46:14I said the man could blow out a kidney.
00:46:15Be careful on that.
00:46:16But I think you did fantastic, fantastic.
00:46:19And the fact is you were giving us expression, stage presence, it was fantastic.
00:46:24Thank you so much.
00:46:25Chris, I'm really proud of you.
00:46:28I feel like that is the most we have seen you emote.
00:46:31You seem like you were having fun.
00:46:33And because of it, it's like she said, if you're uncomfortable, we're going to be uncomfortable.
00:46:37And you kind of seem like you weren't letting go a little bit.
00:46:40And I would like to see more of that.
00:46:42If people will vote for Chris or vote for your favorites.
00:46:45That's the point.
00:46:46I want to see more.
00:46:49Because Chris, you're the type, you're such a teddy bear.
00:46:53You're so lovable and adorable, guys.
00:46:55He really is.
00:46:56And I just want to cheer for you and cheer you on.
00:46:58You're a joy to watch.
00:46:59You have an amazing voice.
00:47:01What I don't want you to do is lose the song while you're performing.
00:47:04You didn't lose it, but just to keep that in mind, because this is a singing competition first.
00:47:09So don't never forget that, okay?
00:47:11Singing comes first, but then show them, listen, I deserve to be here.
00:47:15This is my stage, too, and you earned your right to be here, so own it.
00:47:19Thank you so much.
00:47:25It's really tough to follow her, by the way.
00:47:29But when I saw your audition, I never in a million years would have picked that I would
00:47:34hear you sing Let It Go at some point in the competition.
00:47:38I thought maybe, like, bad company or something, but great job in playing along with the moment
00:47:45and learning what you can do.
00:47:47That's what this is all about, too, your growth.
00:47:49Yeah.
00:47:49Thank you so much, Luke.
00:47:51Good to see you this evening.
00:47:52I'm with Luke on that.
00:47:53I remember meeting you, and I didn't picture that song, that performance on this night.
00:47:58Talk about your song choice and why it connected with you.
00:48:01Yeah, I just felt like I wanted to kind of build off of what you guys said last week.
00:48:05Like, you saw energy, and, Jennifer, you were just saying, you got to show them what you got.
00:48:10And it just felt like, yeah, it's outside of my comfort zone, but it's also, it's an extension of me,
00:48:14so it's fun to branch out.
00:48:15There you go.
00:48:16You can vote for Chris now on the American Idol account on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
00:48:22You can also vote online at AmericanIdol.com.
00:48:25If you text your votes, data and message rates may apply.
00:48:28Thank you, Chris.
00:48:29Always love seeing you, buddy.
00:48:35Are you counting all the hidden Mickeys?
00:48:38All right, so a few seconds ago, Idol's live on Facebook and TikTok.
00:48:42Right now, go there.
00:48:43Tell us where you're spotting them.
00:48:45And after this, Jennifer covered Circle of Life on the Idol stage back in 2004,
00:48:50and now she's got a master class lined up for Keela on that very song.
00:48:56When we come back live here on Idol, Disney Night.
00:48:59Be right back.
00:49:06Welcome back to Idol.
00:49:08Tonight, you're getting to hear all your favorite Disney hits.
00:49:13Okay, that's new.
00:49:15That's new.
00:49:16That's new.
00:49:24It's the Mandalorian and Grogu.
00:49:27Now, that is the way to make an entrance.
00:49:30Looks like you two picked the right night to show up.
00:49:33They're back on an epic adventure in the new movie,
00:49:36The Mandalorian and Grogu.
00:49:38Hidden theaters May 22nd.
00:49:40And if you're feeling bold, you can spot them on a new mission aboard Millennium Falcon.
00:49:44Smuggle is run also on May 22nd.
00:49:48A twofer.
00:49:49Up next, another out-of-this-world mentor moment with Jennifer Odson.
00:49:55Ready?
00:49:55Watch this.
00:49:58We're at Star Wars Galaxy's Edge.
00:50:01Whoa!
00:50:03I'm here with my son.
00:50:05Drew and I rode Rise of the Resistance, and it was so much fun.
00:50:10Having Drew here with me means the world to me.
00:50:12One moment.
00:50:13Oh, Drew.
00:50:13Drew!
00:50:14Has this young traveler come to find adventure?
00:50:17Or to find trouble?
00:50:19Are there a troopers?
00:50:19Seeing him happy here at Disneyland, this is his first time.
00:50:22It makes me feel so good.
00:50:24Your allegiance with the first order?
00:50:26Okay.
00:50:27Order.
00:50:27Very good.
00:50:29That was insane.
00:50:33It was nice to disconnect from the competition.
00:50:36I'm enjoying myself, but hey, I'm ready to work.
00:50:37Can I give you a hug?
00:50:39Of course.
00:50:39I am a big fan of Jennifer Hudson.
00:50:41Oh, my God.
00:50:42I've been watching you sing us down on the TV.
00:50:44Oh, Lord.
00:50:45I've been watching her since I was a little girl, so hopefully I don't be starstruck.
00:50:49Tell me you'll sing again.
00:50:49My song is Circle of Life, The Lion King.
00:50:53Oh!
00:50:54I think I know that song.
00:50:56I sang this song on this show.
00:50:58Ooh, child.
00:50:59Season three.
00:51:00So we have something for you.
00:51:03Something.
00:51:13Oh, my God.
00:51:14That is crazy.
00:51:16I'm getting emotional.
00:51:18Me too.
00:51:19Like how life-changing this experience truly is.
00:51:22Yes.
00:51:22What we do here is the blueprint setting you up for your future.
00:51:28When I say priceless, priceless.
00:51:30The Circle of Life was a game-changing moment for me, so I'm hoping it's the same for her.
00:51:40You have a same, girl.
00:51:50From the day we arrive on the planet and blanking step into the sun.
00:52:01There is more to see than could ever be seen, more to do than could ever be done.
00:52:13Some of us fall by the wayside, and some of us soar to the stars, and some of us sail
00:52:27through our troubles, and some have to live with the scars.
00:52:34The circle of life, and it moves us all through despair and hope, through faith and love, till we find
00:52:59our place.
00:53:02On the path of life.
00:53:05On the path unwinding, oh, in the circle.
00:53:16On the path of life.
00:53:22In the circle.
00:53:23Till we find our place
00:53:30On the path and winding
00:53:36In the circle
00:53:42It's in the circle
00:53:48In the circle
00:53:53In the circle
00:53:54The circle of life
00:54:15She got a shoe!
00:54:33What they said
00:54:34That's all I got, what they said
00:54:38This song is a testimony
00:54:42And you just performed it
00:54:44Like your testimony
00:54:47And I want to say
00:54:48I was looking at your baby
00:54:49Over there singing this song
00:54:51As his mother was singing it
00:54:53And it takes me back to the first time
00:54:55I took my son who's somewhere around here right now
00:54:57Watching circle of life and I was bawling in tears
00:54:59And to think the full circle of my life
00:55:01That I'm sitting here watching you sing this song
00:55:03I hope it does the same for you as it did for me
00:55:06Because you just did that
00:55:07Thank you
00:55:12Yeah
00:55:14Jennifer don't know
00:55:16I already learned
00:55:16You can't look at your son when you're singing
00:55:19Because I start crying
00:55:20So you learned the hard way
00:55:22Yeah you did
00:55:23I did not warn you about that
00:55:25But great job, great performance, great look, great everything
00:55:29Thank you
00:55:30And you got the shoe
00:55:31Yes
00:55:32You got the shoe
00:55:35There's only one way I can summarize what I just saw
00:55:40And it's going to be one big question and just say
00:55:44No, not a question
00:55:46Let the congregation say
00:55:47Amen
00:55:48Amen
00:55:53Congratulations
00:55:54Thank you Ryan
00:55:55And you got the signature endorsement
00:55:58The throw of the shoe
00:55:59From Jennifer Hudson
00:56:00That's a good thing
00:56:02Yes
00:56:02You want to get the shoe thrown at you
00:56:04Yes
00:56:04It's strange but it's true
00:56:06It's a compliment Ryan
00:56:07It is
00:56:07Watch out for flying accessories
00:56:09That means she loves you
00:56:11Great work tonight
00:56:12Thank you
00:56:13Thank you Ryan
00:56:13Magic
00:56:15Kila wants to be here
00:56:16And your top 7 next week
00:56:18So vote for her now
00:56:19If you want that too
00:56:20You can find all the voting information
00:56:21At americanado.com
00:56:23Two people headed home
00:56:24Live tonight
00:56:25So don't wait
00:56:26Vote now
00:56:27One more time for Kila
00:56:29Take it with you
00:56:30Thank you
00:56:31Enjoy
00:56:32Happy to see you
00:56:32Yeah, you get the suit
00:56:37And with you
00:56:38We are coming back in a few
00:56:40With a fantastical performance
00:56:42From Disneyland Park
00:56:43By the cast of Descendants
00:56:44Wicked Wonderland
00:56:46Plus Brooks over there
00:56:47With a breakout hit from
00:56:49Hannah Montana
00:56:50The movie
00:56:50See you live in just a second
00:57:02Welcome back to Idol
00:57:04Now here to perform
00:57:05Perfect princess
00:57:06A brand new song
00:57:07From the new movie
00:57:08Descendants
00:57:08Wicked Wonderland
00:57:09Here's Malia
00:57:11Lee Amani
00:57:12Kiara
00:57:12Alex
00:57:13And Brendan
00:57:14Obvious
00:57:15Thank you
00:57:16Thank you
00:57:34Uh-oh, best of intentions
00:57:37Uh-oh, big consequences
00:57:39Not quite what we expected now
00:57:41They want a perfect princess
00:57:45A royal smile for everyone
00:57:47Perfect princess
00:57:49Always finding, oh, so fun
00:57:52I never believed I'd be a
00:57:54We're looking at me to be a
00:57:56Perfect princess
00:57:59What have we done?
00:58:00And pink is in another fun
00:58:04P-R-I-N-C-E-S-S
00:58:07It's our two favorite princesses
00:58:09Call us royally blessed
00:58:11It's clear we roll with the best
00:58:13Two heroes in the making
00:58:15I know you gon' be taking
00:58:17After both your moms
00:58:18Keep the kingdoms doing strong
00:58:21Yawn, more spoiled little brats
00:58:23Prim and proper lovely ladies
00:58:26Pride of the upper class
00:58:27Perfect princess Nepo babies
00:58:30Manor's hatter
00:58:35Ha!
00:58:39They see us
00:58:41Perfect princess
00:58:42A royal smile for everyone
00:58:45Perfect princess
00:58:47Always finding, oh, so fun
00:58:49I never believed I'd be a
00:58:51We're looking at me to be a
00:58:53Perfect princess
00:58:56What have we done?
00:58:59So we changed everything
00:59:01It's all too much for me
00:59:04We just need time to think
00:59:06Of how we can make, how we can make it better
00:59:08There's pressure all around
00:59:10I have a sister now
00:59:12Whatever's going down
00:59:14We'll figure it out, figure it out together
00:59:18We'll figure it out, figure it out together
00:59:22We love a perfect princess
00:59:25A royal smile for everyone
00:59:27Perfect princess
00:59:29A royal smile for everyone
00:59:30Always finding, oh, so fun
00:59:32I never believed I'd see ya
00:59:34We're looking to meet up here
00:59:35Perfect princess
00:59:38Perfect princess
00:59:40Perfect princess
00:59:42Perfect princess
00:59:43What have we done?
00:59:46And Pink is in and on the fun
00:59:51The cast of Descendants
00:59:53What an amazing performance
00:59:54From Disneyland Park
00:59:55And here they are
00:59:57Say hello to
00:59:58Leomani Segura
00:59:59Brendan Trombley
01:00:01Alexandra Bird
01:00:02And Kiara Romero
01:00:04Great to have you at American Idol
01:00:06Great moves out there, too
01:00:08Descendants' Wicked Wonderland
01:00:09Premieres this summer
01:00:10On Disney Channel
01:00:11And Disney Plus
01:00:12Don't miss it
01:00:13Now he's trying to climb into the top seven
01:00:16With a Hannah Montana pick
01:00:18It is Brooks
01:00:19Let's go, Brooks
01:00:25My sister flew in
01:00:26So she could come to Disneyland with me
01:00:28Let's go
01:00:30I grew up watching my sister do musical theater
01:00:33Very confident on a stage
01:00:34And once singing came to me a couple years ago
01:00:37She definitely pushed me
01:00:38To be more out there with it
01:00:40To be on American Idol
01:00:41Everything is surreal
01:00:43Can I take a picture with you?
01:00:45I never thought anything would lead to people knowing me
01:00:48Just by my face
01:00:49And it's really nice
01:00:50Having people notice you for you
01:00:53Brooks in the house
01:00:55How much experience have you had prior to this?
01:00:57Just to American Idol
01:00:58What do you mean?
01:00:59My first performance was my audition
01:01:01You're brave
01:01:02I'm still working on the confidence part
01:01:03What are you singing?
01:01:05The climb
01:01:06The climb?
01:01:06I relate to the climb
01:01:08It's the stage I am in life
01:01:09Just progressing
01:01:10Being able to overcome confidence issues
01:01:13Struggles I'm facing
01:01:15This is sitting
01:01:16The chances I'm taking
01:01:29Y'all feel it?
01:01:45It's the climb
01:01:52It's the climb
01:01:55It's the climb
01:01:55You better sing
01:01:57You sat there with that swag
01:01:59I saw all the confidence in the world
01:02:05I'm gonna have my shoe ready
01:02:07You don't even know what that means
01:02:19I can almost see it
01:02:22That dream I'm dreaming
01:02:25But there's a voice inside my head
01:02:28Say you'll never reach it
01:02:31Every step I'm taking
01:02:33Every move I make feels
01:02:37Lost with no direction
01:02:39My faith is shaking
01:02:42And I gotta keep trying
01:02:47Gotta keep my head held high
01:02:55There's always gonna be another mountain
01:03:01I'm always gonna wanna make it move
01:03:07Ain't about how fast I get there
01:03:10Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
01:03:19The struggles I'm facing
01:03:21The chances I'm taking
01:03:24Sometimes might knock me down
01:03:27But no, I'm not breaking
01:03:30I may not know it
01:03:33These are the moments that
01:03:37I'm gonna remember most
01:03:39Just gotta keep going
01:03:42And I
01:03:43Gotta keep trying
01:03:48Just keep pushing
01:03:50Oh
01:03:54There's always gonna be another mountain
01:03:57Always gonna wanna make it move
01:04:00There's always gonna be another battle
01:04:03Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose
01:04:06Ain't about how fast I get there
01:04:09Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
01:04:17It's the climb
01:04:22Yeah
01:04:29It's the climb
01:04:31It's the climb
01:04:46It's the climb
01:04:49You have such a special sound
01:04:50That does not come around every day
01:04:53Right
01:04:53Right guys
01:04:54Absolutely
01:04:55And you're brave
01:04:56You're brave to be here
01:04:58Like you came out the house
01:04:59And said I'm going on American Idol
01:05:00Who does that?
01:05:01But you're in the right place
01:05:02You deserve to be here
01:05:04Thank you
01:05:04You deserve to be here
01:05:08Yeah Brooks
01:05:10Keep digging
01:05:11I felt like the song may have run away from you
01:05:13A little bit
01:05:14Just a couple times
01:05:15But just keep figuring this out as you go
01:05:18Because I love your voice
01:05:19Just keep chasing this
01:05:20Thank you
01:05:21All right
01:05:25Everybody else has a job of figuring out how to dance
01:05:28How to move
01:05:31Your magic is in your voice
01:05:32And I'm telling you
01:05:34Just keep doing that
01:05:35And you're going places my friend
01:05:37Thank you so much
01:05:38Brooks
01:05:39You're another one I'm just so proud of
01:05:41Because I feel like each week
01:05:43We watch you just get more and more comfortable
01:05:46In the gift that you have
01:05:47Keep doing that
01:05:48And I'm just excited to see where you go
01:05:50Thank you so much
01:05:51Always fun to watch you buddy
01:05:53You got to vote for Brooks
01:05:55Find our pinned voting post
01:05:57On Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
01:05:59And comment with his name
01:06:01It's one name
01:06:02Per comment per vote
01:06:03And you can vote up to ten times
01:06:05Across all platforms and methods
01:06:07Brooks
01:06:08One of the great things about this show
01:06:10Is the people you meet
01:06:11Yeah
01:06:11The relationships you form
01:06:13The special magical moments that happen
01:06:16Did you connect with anybody?
01:06:18Because I hear you're a real Prince Charming
01:06:20Oh god
01:06:23Anything you want to share with us?
01:06:26I have to say
01:06:27Well somebody's here to surprise you
01:06:28She's very excited
01:06:29Former finalist Ray
01:06:32One of the biggest fans of Brooks
01:06:33Has come back
01:06:46Is there something you want to tell us?
01:06:48Ray?
01:06:50The princess is here to claim her Prince
01:06:53Whoa
01:06:57Apparently Ray said
01:06:58This is a hard launch for the two of you
01:07:00So congratulations
01:07:00You never know what comes out of American Idol
01:07:03Yeah
01:07:05Good to see you again Ray
01:07:07Thanks for coming back
01:07:07All right
01:07:08Vote for Brooks
01:07:09And coming up
01:07:09An Oscar winning song for Pocahontas
01:07:11From Jordan McCullough
01:07:13Idols Disney night continues live
01:07:15Right after this
01:07:16Hi
01:07:31back with you on American Idol tonight our guest judge the incomparable Jennifer Hudson doing a
01:07:36fantastic job with us tonight you having fun I'm having a blast I can tell and I love your talk
01:07:43show you're having a good time doing that too and you're gonna go see people with Josh Groban on
01:07:53tour this summer I am and I cannot wait so make sure you get your ticket Brian I have all
01:07:58the
01:07:58information you can head to Jennifer Hudson dot world for all the info and go see her live now
01:08:04here's Gordon McCullough's sweet time at Disneyland Park with his mother Denise my mom is my best friend
01:08:17and so having her here with me at Disneyland it means the most my mom was a single mom and
01:08:25I didn't know
01:08:25that we struggled I didn't know that the reason why she was always working is to provide and I'm
01:08:30so grateful for how she raised me my mom I hope she sees girl I see all that you've done
01:08:39take a
01:08:40break let me do it now let me take care of you just for the day probably the best week
01:08:45I've had in my
01:08:46life ever going to Disneyland to Jennifer Hudson it's me Jennifer I know who you are girl Jennifer wait a
01:08:53second give me just a moment oh okay this is the Jennifer Hudson we're talking about the voice of it
01:08:57wow hey Jennifer you we can do I can give you a hug okay okay back in 2018 Jennifer Hudson
01:09:03commented
01:09:04on one of my singing videos it's meant so much to me I look up to her so much the
01:09:09Disney song I'm
01:09:10singing this week is colors of the wind from Pocahontas Jordan has a beautiful voice we will call it
01:09:21an anointing
01:09:25you better I'm sorry I hate people too
01:09:28I couldn't get the shoe off
01:09:31the shoe may be next
01:09:32I'm trying not to look at you
01:09:32uh oh
01:09:33I'm sorry
01:09:34y'all know she's a tourist with throwing shoes
01:09:36that's what you do when you see somebody that's singing
01:09:39that's a compliment and I'll take it
01:09:41um I got one thing though
01:09:42okay
01:09:43right before the key change
01:09:44okay yeah
01:09:44I feel like you should almost make that the big moment
01:09:47okay
01:09:48okay
01:09:48where you can elongate a note
01:09:50okay
01:09:51never know
01:09:52right there
01:09:53nooo
01:09:55kind of thing
01:09:57never know
01:10:02I gotta get a shoe
01:10:13you think the only people who are people are the people who look and think like you
01:10:28but if you walk the footsteps of a stranger
01:10:33you learn things you never knew you never knew
01:10:40have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon
01:10:47or after grinning bobcat why he grinned
01:10:53can you sing with all the voices of the mountain
01:10:59can you paint with all the colors of the wind
01:11:06can you paint with all the colors of the wind
01:11:15how high does the sycamore grow
01:11:19if you cut it down
01:11:22if you cut it down
01:11:24if you cut it down
01:11:24then you'll never know
01:11:32will see you
01:11:34you
01:11:34never hear the wolf cry to the blue corn moon
01:11:42For all the way white or covered skin
01:11:47We need to sing with all the voices of the mountain
01:11:55You can own the earth and still
01:11:59All you own is earth and tears
01:12:05You can paint with all the colors
01:12:18Of the wind
01:12:26You can paint with all the colors
01:13:02I'm not saying anything, listen to them
01:13:08All right, all right
01:13:09So, so, real short, real sweet
01:13:13Southern, Southern we are saying it
01:13:14Shut your mouth
01:13:18I hear you, I hear you
01:13:20Jordan, that was perfect
01:13:23Thank you, thank you so much
01:13:29I ain't got nothing to say
01:13:31I threw the shoes, ain't nothing else to be said
01:13:33Both of them
01:13:34How many did you bring tonight to the show, Jennifer?
01:13:38I was looking at Carrie like
01:13:39Girl, could I borrow your shoes?
01:13:41These are for you
01:13:44Anything to add?
01:13:46He got my shoes in his hand
01:13:48Thank you, Jennifer, thank you
01:13:50All done, magical
01:13:51He needs your votes to make it to next week
01:13:53You can vote up to 10 times per finalist
01:13:55Right now on live via text or across our socials
01:13:57On Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
01:14:00Once more, Jordan
01:14:02Thank you
01:14:03We'll celebrate
01:14:04You got him, let's hear him
01:14:09Coming up
01:14:10An emotional Hannah Montana ballad from Kindle
01:14:14Don't go anywhere
01:14:16We will be right back
01:14:27Back with you live on American Idol
01:14:29We have another incredible guest judge joining the panel next week
01:14:32The always hilarious Nikki Glaser
01:14:34Who will take a seat at the desk
01:14:36While the finalists pay homage to the artists and music of California
01:14:41Now our final performance of the night
01:14:43And it's coming from Kindle
01:14:47My husband and I are both very much adrenaline junkies
01:14:50So to be able to come to Disneyland and ride the roller coasters
01:14:53And just get a break has been awesome
01:14:55We're having a blast
01:14:57We've been married for six months
01:14:58We are newlyweds
01:15:00This has been a very incredible journey to watch you on
01:15:04There's nothing more beautiful than you singing your heart out
01:15:07Good to meet you
01:15:08Nice to meet you
01:15:09So inspired by you
01:15:10Tell me a bit about your story
01:15:11How has this experience been for you?
01:15:13Yeah
01:15:14I lost my voice last week
01:15:17And then just immediately thought in my head
01:15:20The beginning stages
01:15:21There was so much confidence in what I did
01:15:23And I feel like as soon as life started
01:15:25Sorry, I'm like getting emotional already
01:15:28Take your time
01:15:29It's your moment
01:15:31Sorry
01:15:31Why are you getting emotional?
01:15:32I can't even make it through
01:15:34Sorry
01:15:36I understand
01:15:37It's an emotional journey
01:15:38Yes
01:15:39I went through a world
01:15:41We all did
01:15:42Last week was a bummer
01:15:43And did take a toll on my confidence
01:15:46You dream about moments like this
01:15:49This is what I want to do for the rest of my life
01:15:51That's why this song just hits home so hard for me
01:15:57I'm singing Butterfly Fly Away from Hannah Montana
01:15:59This song, it speaks to the journey that I've been on
01:16:03Hold on tight
01:16:06I was not expecting to cry like this on this stage today
01:16:09It's human
01:16:10Yeah
01:16:11It's okay to be emotional
01:16:12But you need to be able to straddle
01:16:14Balance out a bit
01:16:15Yeah
01:16:16But I don't want you to lose it
01:16:18Kendall has hearts
01:16:19But if she gets too emotional
01:16:20She's gonna lose a huge part of her song
01:16:23It's a lot on the line
01:16:24So I need her to be focused
01:16:26Balanced
01:16:27And pull out the tricks
01:16:36You talked to me and turned out the light
01:16:40Kept me safe and sound at night
01:16:44Little girls depend on things like that
01:16:51You brushed my teeth and combed my hair
01:16:55Had to drive me everywhere
01:16:58You were always there
01:17:01When I looked back
01:17:05You had to do it all alone
01:17:09Make a living, make a home
01:17:13Must have been as hard as it could be
01:17:19And when I couldn't sleep at night
01:17:23Scared things wouldn't turn out bright
01:17:27You would hold my hand
01:17:31And sing to me
01:17:36Caterpillar in the tree
01:17:39How you wonder who you'll be
01:17:43Can't go far
01:17:45But you can always dream
01:17:50Wish you may and wish you might
01:17:54Don't you worry
01:17:56Hold on tight
01:17:57I promise you that there will come a day
01:18:04Butterfly, fly away
01:18:08Butterfly
01:18:13Caterpillar in the tree
01:18:16Caterpillar in the tree
01:18:16How you wonder who you'll be
01:18:20Can't go far
01:18:22But you can always dream
01:18:27Wish you may and wish you might
01:18:31Don't you worry
01:18:33Hold on tight
01:18:35I promise you that there will come a day
01:18:41Butterfly, fly away
01:18:59Woo!
01:19:01All right
01:19:02Right now
01:19:04That was the way to step into your light
01:19:07Remember one thing
01:19:09You were born enough
01:19:11That was fabulous
01:19:13Thank you
01:19:13Kendall, I think
01:19:15I think feeling like you felt last week
01:19:20Is very necessary
01:19:21Because when we don't have moments like that
01:19:25We can't have beautiful moments of redemption
01:19:27Like you just had
01:19:29Thank you
01:19:37That was absolutely beautiful
01:19:40Let me take it to her
01:19:44That's not the same
01:19:46Thank you
01:19:47Yeah
01:19:50Jennifer goes
01:19:50It ain't the same when I take it
01:19:52Yes, I get it
01:19:55Listen, way to
01:19:56Just way to come back
01:19:58Way to get through a rough week
01:19:59And listen
01:20:00Now you can let the emotion out
01:20:02And get it out
01:20:03So you did it
01:20:04Great job
01:20:05Thank you
01:20:08If we had any more performances
01:20:10Luke's boots would have to be thrown up here on the stage
01:20:12I mean, I need the shoe, you know
01:20:14You do need the shoe
01:20:15Yes
01:20:15Well, here
01:20:16Hop away on one if you like
01:20:18There you go
01:20:18I don't know, girl
01:20:20You gotta vote
01:20:21Great job
01:20:21Thank you very much
01:20:22Thank you
01:20:22Beautiful
01:20:23Kindle
01:20:24Vote for her
01:20:25Her life in the competition depends on your votes
01:20:28Vote for Kindle and all your favorites right now
01:20:31You can vote up to ten times per finalist, per platform
01:20:34Kindle, everyone
01:20:36Best shoes to keep
01:20:41Huge thanks to Chris Pulley and the band for a magical night of Disney music
01:20:46Thanks to our friends at Disneyland Resort for all the fun of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge
01:20:51And for making this night possible
01:20:53In just a few minutes
01:20:55Nine will become seven
01:20:57Voting will close over this next commercial break
01:21:00So don't hesitate
01:21:02Lock them in right now
01:21:04Your live results on the other side
01:21:06Stay with us
01:21:17Back with you on American Idol
01:21:19The voting has closed
01:21:20It's time to hear the results
01:21:21But before we do that
01:21:22First, a big thanks to Jennifer Hudson for mentoring the finalists
01:21:26Sitting on the panel tonight
01:21:28Tomorrow is the 22-year anniversary of her shocking elimination
01:21:33Just the week before, she had the highest number of votes
01:21:36And then the very next week, she was headed home
01:21:40Thinking back to that
01:21:41What advice do you have for the two leaving us tonight, Jennifer?
01:21:45You know, this is the start of your career
01:21:47When you leave here, your talent goes with you
01:21:50That's what I told myself
01:21:51And as long as I keep singing, I'm gonna sing my way to it
01:21:54So you do the same
01:21:55And you get to say
01:21:57When your dream starts and when it ends
01:22:00Well said
01:22:02Time now for the live results
01:22:04Tom, dim the lights
01:22:05And here we go
01:22:09Good luck to all of you
01:22:11In no particular order
01:22:12After the nationwide vote
01:22:14The first person in your top seven is
01:22:19Daniel, congratulations
01:22:21You got it
01:22:26The next person making it through to the lounge
01:22:29After the vote is
01:22:32Kila, congratulations
01:22:37Continuing their idol era
01:22:39In your top seven next week
01:22:42It is good news for
01:22:43Jordan
01:22:49Joining the others in the lounge
01:22:52Live now after the vote
01:22:54It is Chris, congratulations
01:22:58One step closer
01:23:00To the finale
01:23:02It is
01:23:05Hannah
01:23:13America, you also love
01:23:17Brooks
01:23:18You are safe
01:23:21So
01:23:22Head on together here in the center of the stage
01:23:25Braden, Lucas
01:23:27And Kendall
01:23:29Only one spot left
01:23:32Three faces here
01:23:34Amazing night tonight
01:23:36Good luck to all of you with this final result
01:23:40The last person
01:23:42To make it
01:23:44Into your top seven
01:23:47After the nationwide vote
01:23:52Is
01:23:53Braden
01:23:55Congratulations
01:23:55You did it
01:24:00That means we say goodbye to Lucas and Kendall
01:24:05Thank you two very much
01:24:08Remember what Jennifer said
01:24:11And there you have it America
01:24:12Your top seven
01:24:15Don't miss it
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01:24:22Thanks to our incredible panel tonight
01:24:24And our guest
01:24:25Thanks you to all for watching and voting
01:24:27We'll see you next week
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01:24:30Until then
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