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MasterChef Australia Season 18 Episode 3
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00:00:00Ryan, seriously, why do we have to dress up?
00:00:03Oh, Luke. Luke Skywalker. Come on.
00:00:07We're in Star Wars Galaxy's Edge.
00:00:10Yeah, I don't know about these boots.
00:00:12Um, I kind of love my buns.
00:00:17Oh, my gosh. The leaders of the Rebel Alliance are coming, y'all. Should we hide?
00:00:21Nice disguise, Rebel.
00:00:23Thanks. I've learned it from the best.
00:00:25Well, Luke Skywalker, I've always wanted to meet you.
00:00:28May the Force be with you, Padawan.
00:00:34Wow. That was the coolest thing I've ever seen.
00:00:38Why didn't you dress up as Chewbacca? We could have gotten a group photo.
00:00:42Chewbacca is, like, seven feet tall.
00:00:45Oh, so that's why you're Yoda.
00:00:48Judge me by my size, do you?
00:00:52It's better to be on the short side than the dark side.
00:00:55Right? The dark side of the Force is so overrated.
00:00:59I mean, it's real weak sauce, if you ask me.
00:01:12I'll bust you up.
00:01:21I find your lack of faith disturbing.
00:01:24Oh, no. You've misunderstood me.
00:01:29That is jokes. I got jokes.
00:01:31I got jokes. This guy.
00:01:36Okay, the power of the dark side is a little intimidating.
00:01:40I'm not gonna lie.
00:01:44But the power of the vote is in your hands, America.
00:01:48Want to see my cool lightsaber trick?
00:01:52This is Disney Night, and this is American Idol.
00:02:09I'm so excited to have you for Disney Night.
00:02:12Voting for your top nine is open.
00:02:14So use the power of the vote and get started.
00:02:18Now, I invite you to relax.
00:02:21Pull up a chair as I proudly present your judges.
00:02:25Here they are.
00:02:38Oh, nice to see you.
00:02:41I know you got it.
00:02:44Luke Byrne.
00:02:47Lana Ritchie.
00:02:49And Carrie Underwood.
00:02:52Oh, nice to see you.
00:03:18Good luck.
00:03:22Belle from Beauty and the Beast.
00:03:24You look beautiful tonight, Perry.
00:03:32By the way, Luke, thank you for having my back there with Darth Vader.
00:03:35Oh, yeah, I had you.
00:03:36Very, very gentle.
00:03:37Darth was done.
00:03:38Yes.
00:03:39He had a feeling.
00:03:40You'll notice a fourth chair there on the panel.
00:03:43Well, that's because tonight we welcome back to the Idol stage to be our guest judge,
00:03:48the world's youngest female EGOT winner and Idol royalty herself,
00:03:53Jennifer Hudson.
00:04:11So good to see you.
00:04:14You look amazing.
00:04:17Welcome back.
00:04:47We've got our Founders Club here.
00:04:49How's it feel to be in that seat, Jennifer?
00:04:51I always wanted to know what was behind this judging panel.
00:04:56Snacks.
00:04:57Is it snacks?
00:04:58Pretzels and peanuts and chocolate.
00:05:01Yes, that's what's back there.
00:05:02Wow.
00:05:02Not only is Jennifer our guest judge for the evening, but earlier this week, she met with
00:05:07the top nine to mentor them on their Disney song picks.
00:05:10Plus, the finalists got the VIP treatment when they visited Disneyland Resort for some
00:05:15magical moments.
00:05:16Check out their voting info right here.
00:05:18You've got five ways to vote online via text and across the Idol social accounts on Facebook,
00:05:24Instagram, and TikTok.
00:05:26Just look for our pinned voting posts on those platforms to comment and vote.
00:05:30And for everyone watching at home or here in our studio, we've got a fun Disney game for
00:05:37you.
00:05:37All around our set tonight will be 113 hidden Mickeys.
00:05:43They could be anywhere.
00:05:45And I do mean anywhere.
00:05:49So play along.
00:05:50Hi.
00:05:51See how many you can find.
00:05:53Looking good, Phil.
00:05:55Now kicking things off with Daniel Stalworth.
00:05:59It's a signature song from Aladdin.
00:06:01Let's go.
00:06:04I'm so excited about being here at Disneyland.
00:06:06I feel like a big kid.
00:06:09Guardians of the Galaxy, Mission Breakout.
00:06:12I felt my heart go up and down.
00:06:16I mean, my family, they support me 100%.
00:06:19They called me today.
00:06:20They kind of hated it.
00:06:21They couldn't be here.
00:06:22That's my God.
00:06:23But I have my other family here.
00:06:24The hopefuls here of American Idol.
00:06:25I appreciate them for just being the family away from home.
00:06:31Disneyland was incredible, but I'm super excited to meet the one and only Jennifer Hudson.
00:06:36Like when did you discover your voice, your gift of singing?
00:06:39I started singing in church about the age of five.
00:06:41You sound like you preach too, dude.
00:06:43I am a preacher.
00:06:43I can show you the world.
00:06:46I started preaching at the age of 11 and 27 now.
00:06:51I'm singing a whole new world from Aladdin.
00:06:54I want to feel some of them gospel rules come out this song even more.
00:06:57Ah.
00:06:58When I heard Daniel sing, it was almost too fast.
00:07:01It sounds like you're ministering while you're talking.
00:07:04Wow.
00:07:05I want to feel that in a song.
00:07:07Take your time with it and really speak to us through this song.
00:07:11A whole new world.
00:07:14Already, the way you just took your time with that last section you just did, that's what I'm talking about.
00:07:19For you.
00:07:21I look at being on American Idol as a whole new world.
00:07:25It's life changing.
00:07:25So it makes me want to stay.
00:07:42I can show you the world.
00:07:45Take you wonder by wonder over sideways and under on the magic carpet ride.
00:07:59A whole new world.
00:08:03A whole new world.
00:08:05A new fantastic point of view.
00:08:09No one to tell us no or where to go.
00:08:15Let me share this whole new world with you.
00:08:24Unbelievable sight, indescribable feeling, soaring, tumbling, freewheeling, through an endless diamond sky.
00:08:40A whole new world, a whole new world, a hundred thousand things to see.
00:08:50I'm like a shooting star.
00:08:54I've come so far.
00:08:56I can't go back to where I used to be.
00:09:01Every turn of surprise, every turn of surprise, every moment of surprise, every moment of surprise, every moment of surprise,
00:09:12there's time to spare.
00:09:15Let me share this whole new world with you.
00:09:22A whole new world.
00:09:25A whole new world.
00:09:27That's where we'll be.
00:09:30That's where we'll be.
00:09:33A thrilling chase, a wondrous place for you and me.
00:09:49Oh, oh, oh, oh.
00:10:06What, what, the advice that, the advice that Jennifer gave you, you took to heart.
00:10:14your sermon was amazing
00:10:16and more importantly
00:10:19it was so natural
00:10:21you were just giving
00:10:23God's gift to us
00:10:24and it was so powerful
00:10:26the way you delivered
00:10:28congratulations Daniel
00:10:29thank you so much
00:10:31can I give an amen
00:10:34Daniel I was so excited
00:10:36when I saw that you were going to sing this song tonight
00:10:38because I knew you would crush it
00:10:40and I was right
00:10:41it felt like it was made for you
00:10:43and your voice
00:10:44and it just seemed so easy
00:10:45and just beautiful
00:10:47thank you
00:10:48thank you so much
00:10:49thank you
00:10:52all I want to say is
00:10:54the doors of the church are now open
00:10:56there you go
00:10:57after that performance
00:10:59you ministered
00:11:00you owned it
00:11:02you sang from Yoshindo
00:11:04y'all may not know what that means
00:11:05but he does
00:11:06you know what I mean
00:11:07my shindo is there
00:11:08yes
00:11:08and I felt it
00:11:09and you took every note that I gave you
00:11:12you did that baby
00:11:13thank you
00:11:13thank you
00:11:14you did that baby
00:11:18um
00:11:20can you teach me to sing
00:11:22Jennifer
00:11:22please
00:11:24um Daniel
00:11:25I love your charisma
00:11:27your style
00:11:28the way you navigate
00:11:29everything you do
00:11:30is so
00:11:31well done
00:11:33I mean you're
00:11:34since day one
00:11:35we've seen you
00:11:35you've just got it all
00:11:36you've got it all hooked up
00:11:38and put together
00:11:39and you started at one level of that song
00:11:42and then
00:11:42you really started showing out at the end
00:11:44and that's what we've seen you do
00:11:46you're just amazing
00:11:47great job
00:11:47thank you
00:11:48thank you
00:11:51setting the tone tonight
00:11:53nice work
00:11:54thank you
00:11:54thank you
00:11:55do you know what a shindo is
00:11:57shindo is
00:11:58it's the holy ghost on the inside
00:11:59holy ghost on the inside
00:12:00for anybody that wasn't following along
00:12:02want them to know what the shindo is
00:12:04oh he can tell you better than I can
00:12:06yeah it's the holy ghost
00:12:07it's like fire
00:12:08there you go
00:12:09shut up in your bones
00:12:10you have to come out
00:12:11yes sir
00:12:12I feel the heat
00:12:13yeah you feel it
00:12:14I feel the heat
00:12:14I got it on me
00:12:15it's in me
00:12:15you look great
00:12:16don't I look good
00:12:17do I look good
00:12:20now your mom's been sending you care packages
00:12:22while you've been here right
00:12:23yes sir
00:12:23what's she sending you
00:12:24well she sends me food
00:12:25and she sends me like cologne and stuff
00:12:27she want me to smell good
00:12:28you do
00:12:29you have a great great scent to you
00:12:31so thank you
00:12:32she just asked roger do you have what she just sent us to give to you
00:12:35wow
00:12:35oh
00:12:36I like the jacket
00:12:37nice
00:12:37she sent these
00:12:39these must be your favorite
00:12:40oh wow
00:12:41chocolate cup
00:12:43Debra
00:12:44yes
00:12:46I think you deserve those after that performance
00:12:48thank you mama
00:12:49I appreciate it
00:12:50you can vote for Daniel right now
00:12:51online at americanidol.com
00:12:53you can also vote via social media or by texting your votes
00:12:56it's unlimited 10 votes per final
00:12:58per vote method
00:12:59Daniel everyone
00:13:00yes sir
00:13:01thank you
00:13:01great job
00:13:08and now jennifer advises braden rumfelt on his oscar winning song choice from coco
00:13:17how are you
00:13:18i'm a hugger
00:13:19can i give you a hug
00:13:20yeah that's good
00:13:20all right
00:13:21the mentor this week is uh jennifer hudson
00:13:24what
00:13:25good outfit for today
00:13:26did i do all right
00:13:27yeah it's freezing in here
00:13:28it is
00:13:29i would like to be called
00:13:30you know why
00:13:31why
00:13:31it's for the voice
00:13:32how do you do
00:13:32well i don't usually have a problem with it
00:13:34but uh yesterday i was screaming on roller coasters so
00:13:37you gotta say your voice
00:13:44okay
00:13:44yeah it was a good talk
00:13:46i brought my sister with me today
00:13:49i'm having so much fun
00:13:51i'm super happy we're doing a good try
00:13:53i'm super happy we're best friends
00:13:55yes
00:13:58oh my god
00:13:59for disney week i'm singing remember me from the movie coco so i'm like kind of dedicating
00:14:04the song to like my family i miss my family a lot hopefully i remember the words hold on let
00:14:08me run through this in my head right quick
00:14:12i knew the lyrics i was very confident about that and then remember me getting next to her and talking
00:14:22freaks me out i was so nervous
00:14:27hey what's up dang it i'm sorry that was embarrassing
00:14:30oh i love his voice i do need him to focus a little bit more reel it in
00:14:35if the world only knew the little amount of time we have to prepare for something
00:14:41right right
00:14:41but they don't
00:14:42and they're gonna judge you just the same
00:14:44don't worry
00:14:44don't let me down
00:14:45because i'm not worried at all i'm not sweating
00:14:47i see you
00:14:48i mean i'm sweating a little bit just because i'm nervous but
00:14:50brayden i just
00:14:51not because of this
00:14:52i just want you to remember
00:14:53your lyrics
00:14:54i will do it
00:14:56i'm gonna be looking him upside his head like brayden
00:14:58are you there baby
00:14:59you ready
00:15:00because tonight
00:15:01is the night
00:15:06are you ready
00:15:10brayden gets his disney moment live right after this hang tight
00:15:24big smiles you're back live on american idol on our annual disney night
00:15:29right now we're excited to share news on some updates coming to star wars galaxy's edge at
00:15:34disneyland park starting next week april 29th you could run into the likes of dark vader
00:15:41leo organa han solo and luke skywalker while strolling the outer rim outpost
00:15:47these iconic heroes and villains of the star wars saga will join some of the familiar faces you see
00:15:52there and to add to the atmosphere some selections from john williams iconic star wars film scores
00:15:58will be your soundtrack throughout the land so kick into hyperspace and get to star wars galaxy's edge
00:16:05at disneyland park to check it all out now performing the oscar winning remember me here is our friend brayden
00:16:14thank you
00:16:21remember me
00:16:26remember me
00:16:27though i have to say goodbye
00:16:30remember me
00:16:33remember me
00:16:35don't let it make you cry
00:16:37don't let it make you cry
00:16:37for even if i'm far away
00:16:42i'll hold you in my heart
00:16:44i'll hold you in my heart
00:16:46i'll sing a secret song to you
00:16:48each night we are apart
00:16:54remember me
00:16:58though i have to travel far
00:17:01remember me
00:17:05each time you hear a sag guitar
00:17:08know that i'm with you
00:17:12the only way
00:17:14that i can be
00:17:16until you're in my arms
00:17:22until you're in my arms
00:17:36again
00:17:57and you're in my arms
00:18:06and you shall ask me
00:18:06Once again, remember me.
00:18:37Brayden, you have such a great getting into character kind of presence when you sing, and it's really refreshing to
00:18:49watch.
00:18:49It's not like you're just out here singing a song and dazzling us with your voice.
00:18:54You're getting into the character and telling a story, and you're pulling us all in as you do it.
00:18:59And it's pretty captivating to watch.
00:19:01It's a cool talent that you have.
00:19:07Brayden, I am so proud of you.
00:19:10Yes, you remember the words, I see that.
00:19:12But what I love about you, you're such, you're a star.
00:19:14I really think you are a star.
00:19:16Isn't he a star, y'all?
00:19:18Wow.
00:19:19In many ways.
00:19:20Like, you captivated me just sitting in your rehearsal alone.
00:19:25And you, didn't that captivate you just now, guys?
00:19:27Watching him perform.
00:19:29You brought us into you.
00:19:30I felt like I was in the scene from the movie.
00:19:34You know what I mean?
00:19:34And you did an excellent job.
00:19:36And I hope to see you again back next week.
00:19:43Yeah, that was a very challenging, tricky song that didn't.
00:19:48We've seen you come out and sing big moments.
00:19:51But that thing was tender, a lot of movements, a lot of chords.
00:19:55In this high-pressure scenario, you did a great job creating the mood and showing us things that you can
00:20:03do in the future.
00:20:05I saw a lot in your future in that performance.
00:20:08Yes.
00:20:10You know how hard it is to have the band behind you and your voices all that's out there.
00:20:18And for you to navigate that with your falsetto going into your natural head voice, I think you did so
00:20:23well on that.
00:20:24By the way, that was very, as Luke said, tricky, but thank God you remember the lyrics.
00:20:28So it was all right, huh?
00:20:30Yes.
00:20:32Brayden, everyone.
00:20:33Great job.
00:20:35Backstage, before the show, I was talking with Jennifer and she said,
00:20:39that Brayden, he's so talented and he is hysterical.
00:20:43Oh, yeah.
00:20:43Great sense of humor.
00:20:45Cracking a lot of jokes.
00:20:46Yeah.
00:20:46I got jokes.
00:20:47Okay.
00:20:48Me too.
00:20:49Oh, you want to make fun of my shortness?
00:20:52They were like the same height, too.
00:20:53See?
00:20:54I was going to try that out.
00:20:56It's not good.
00:20:57All right.
00:20:58Can you do the Yoda?
00:21:00No.
00:21:01No, not really.
00:21:02Vote for Brayden right now online.
00:21:05You can do Facebook, on our socials, Instagram, TikTok accounts.
00:21:09Find the pin voting post there and comment with his name to show him some love.
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00:21:18Brayden, everyone.
00:21:19Well done.
00:21:20That's how we do it, buddy.
00:21:25Don't forget to check out the Disney performances from all your top nine tomorrow morning when
00:21:31they drop on streaming services everywhere.
00:21:34Now, we're shifting things in overdrive with Lucas Leon's visit to Cars Land in Disney's
00:21:40California Adventure Park.
00:21:42Here we go.
00:21:45Today, I'm here with my mom.
00:21:47When I was real young, she took me to Disney World.
00:21:50So, it's pretty cool to be able to go to Disneyland with her.
00:21:53That's the thing.
00:21:53We are in Radiator Springs.
00:21:55Tell me more about Cars.
00:21:56We're about to go ride Radiator Springs Racers.
00:21:59I'm a big Cars fan, so this is awesome for me.
00:22:02I think walking through Radiator Springs is the perfect way to prepare.
00:22:06You're singing Life is a Highway.
00:22:08Life is a highway.
00:22:10Okay.
00:22:11I wanna ride me all night long.
00:22:14Mentor this week is Jennifer Hudson.
00:22:16It's awesome.
00:22:17I respect her in every single way.
00:22:19Life is a Highway.
00:22:20And why did you choose that song?
00:22:21Well, it's Disney night, and I'm a big car guy.
00:22:23And the movie cars.
00:22:25Grew up on it.
00:22:26Watched it over and over.
00:22:27This guy's my buddy right here.
00:22:29Life is a Highway.
00:22:32You are such an old soul.
00:22:34Oh, thank you.
00:22:35Thanks.
00:22:35Like, you have such great instinct and presence in your music.
00:22:38I got one note.
00:22:39Yeah.
00:22:40Look at the crowd.
00:22:41Cause it feel like a way you could bring in the room.
00:22:43Yeah.
00:22:44You know what I mean?
00:22:45Yeah.
00:22:46You feel that instinctively, right?
00:22:47Yeah.
00:22:48Life is a Highway.
00:22:49Lucas needs to look at the crowd, so I gave him an assignment.
00:22:51I'm gonna sit there.
00:22:52And I sat in the judge's chair.
00:22:54Yes, I did.
00:22:55That's what it looked like back here.
00:22:57Oh, my God.
00:22:59I'm on American Idol.
00:23:02I wanna see you over here.
00:23:05Bring me your eyes.
00:23:08I got an idea.
00:23:09Because you are holding the instrument, I think it'd be good to put it in your vocal.
00:23:13Where you're like, everybody sing, life is a ah, and fall back into that hook.
00:23:18He got the vocals.
00:23:19He got the instrument.
00:23:21He has to have the presence.
00:23:23I'm gonna be cheering you on.
00:23:24I'm proud of you already, young man.
00:23:26I need Lucas to own the stage like it is a highway.
00:23:37We won't hesitate to break down the garden gate.
00:23:41There's not much time left today, yeah.
00:23:56Life's like a road that you traveled on.
00:23:59It's one day here and the next day gone.
00:24:01Sometimes you bend.
00:24:02Sometimes you stare.
00:24:03Sometimes you turn you back to the wind.
00:24:06There's a world outside every darkened door.
00:24:08The blues won't haunt you anymore.
00:24:10Whether brave or free and the love of sun.
00:24:13Come ride with me to the distant shore.
00:24:16We won't hesitate to break down the garden gate.
00:24:21There's not much time left today, yeah.
00:24:25Life is a highway.
00:24:28I wanna ride you all night long.
00:24:35You're going my way.
00:24:37I wanna ride you all night long.
00:24:41You're going my way.
00:24:42All night long.
00:24:45There was a distance between you and I.
00:24:52Between you and I.
00:24:54Between you and I.
00:24:56Misunderstanding once in a night.
00:25:00Look it in the eye.
00:25:05Come on.
00:25:06All night long.
00:25:09I wanna drive it all night long.
00:25:11All night long.
00:25:16All night long.
00:25:18All night long.
00:25:19All night long.
00:25:19All night long.
00:25:20All night long.
00:25:25All night long.
00:25:34If you're going my way
00:25:38I want to die
00:25:40All night long
00:25:44Cause I'm busy
00:25:46I'll wait
00:26:02Wow
00:26:05Wow
00:26:05Look at you Lucas
00:26:07You took every note
00:26:09You owned the stage
00:26:10You turned the stage, this moment
00:26:13Into your concert
00:26:14I felt like I was at your concert
00:26:16Thank you so much
00:26:18You are well on your way young man
00:26:20Continue to just trust your instinct
00:26:23Cause you have an instinct
00:26:25That you couldn't even pay for
00:26:27That's what's going to get you further
00:26:28On that highway that you are already on
00:26:30And you took us right with you
00:26:32Yeah
00:26:37I love at such a young age
00:26:39You're just comfortable in all these moments
00:26:42You're so watchable to watch
00:26:44You don't do anything to make us go
00:26:48It's always like
00:26:49It's always like
00:26:50Oh my gosh
00:26:51Look at him
00:26:51He's got an electric
00:26:52He's got an electric this week
00:26:54Last week was a piano
00:26:55And you did chords last week
00:26:57So just keep having your confidence
00:26:59And like I said
00:27:01Stay on this highway
00:27:02You're tearing it up
00:27:03Yeah
00:27:05One thing
00:27:06The one thing I want to tell you
00:27:09Is that we come to the show
00:27:10As artists
00:27:11See what the crowd's going to do
00:27:13They come to the show
00:27:14To see what we're going to do
00:27:16Give them everything you know how to do
00:27:19Or in other words
00:27:19Grab that microphone
00:27:21Walk across the stage
00:27:22Give me some attitude
00:27:23Give me more attitude
00:27:24Yes sir
00:27:24And you'll be there
00:27:27I mean
00:27:29Ditto to everything they just said
00:27:30But that was joyful
00:27:32You were up there
00:27:33You were having fun
00:27:34And I feel like you weren't
00:27:35In your head about it
00:27:36And it was just entertaining
00:27:38It was fun to watch
00:27:39It was
00:27:39It was fun
00:27:40It was good
00:27:41Yeah
00:27:44Taking control of the stage
00:27:45Nice work
00:27:47So
00:27:48Compare the 18 year old Luke Bryan
00:27:51To Lucas here
00:27:53He's doing a little better
00:27:54Than all this
00:27:55This Lucas
00:27:55But
00:27:56Not sure
00:27:57Yeah well the thing is
00:27:58I mean
00:27:58Just to have the confidence
00:28:00I remember when I moved to Nashville
00:28:01And playing these big rooms
00:28:03I mean
00:28:03I would not look confident
00:28:05So the fact that he's able to just
00:28:07Be cool
00:28:08Chill
00:28:08Calm
00:28:09And collective
00:28:09And all that
00:28:10That is really impressive
00:28:11Instinct and confidence
00:28:13Well done
00:28:13Great performance
00:28:14If you want Lucas
00:28:15To make it to the finish line
00:28:16Vote from right now
00:28:17Head to our official
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00:28:26Lucas everyone
00:28:27Great job
00:28:28Thank you
00:28:35After this
00:28:36Hannah Harper
00:28:37With Tiana's theme
00:28:38From the princess
00:28:39And the frog
00:28:40Disney night
00:28:41On idol
00:28:42Is live
00:28:43And back
00:28:44In just a moment
00:28:45Hang on
00:28:55We are having fun tonight
00:28:59Back on our annual
00:29:00Disney night
00:29:01You're fitting right in
00:29:02Jennifer Hudson
00:29:04If you can't get enough
00:29:05American Idol
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00:29:16Now here's how
00:29:17Jennifer
00:29:18Helped Hannah Harper
00:29:19Perfect her performance
00:29:21Oh yeah
00:29:22Oh yeah
00:29:51This week is my redemption
00:29:52This week is my redemption moment
00:29:52Look out boys
00:29:54I'm coming through
00:29:55And I'm almost there
00:29:58I hate this
00:29:59I love all of that energy
00:30:01You give me
00:30:02Say that
00:30:03I was extremely embarrassed
00:30:05While I was singing
00:30:05That time
00:30:05My whole body was hot
00:30:07Oh lord have mercy
00:30:08I was like
00:30:09I have to stop
00:30:10You have three beautiful children
00:30:11I do
00:30:12Well have you ever practiced
00:30:13With them
00:30:14I dance with them
00:30:15You dance with them
00:30:15Yeah
00:30:16Okay well what if this room
00:30:17Was your children
00:30:18Imagine them there
00:30:19Bringing me back home
00:30:20Is super helpful
00:30:21Just cause it reminds me
00:30:22Like that's my comfort zone
00:30:24Acting like I'm just
00:30:24Singing to my babies
00:30:25And just carrying on
00:30:26And that will change
00:30:27Everything for me
00:30:28Oh I see Mickey
00:30:29I think that having a day
00:30:30To get to go spend
00:30:31At Disneyland
00:30:31Was so nice
00:30:33And just to watch
00:30:34Their faces light up
00:30:35It's gonna help me
00:30:35Get into character
00:30:36Okay go ahead
00:30:37I'm you
00:30:38Jennifer took on the character
00:30:39And I'm almost there
00:30:42Look at that
00:30:42I was like okay
00:30:44This is exactly
00:30:45What the point is
00:30:45Watching her
00:30:46I was just like
00:30:47I gotta bring it
00:30:47People down here
00:30:48Think I'm crazy
00:30:51But I don't care
00:30:53You see what I'm saying
00:30:54Moving on the stage
00:30:56Is like outside
00:30:57Of Hannah's element
00:30:58But this is it
00:30:59Doesn't get any bigger
00:31:00Than this
00:31:00It's time to perform
00:31:01I know she can do this
00:31:03No pressure
00:31:04But have fun
00:31:05And embrace your moment
00:31:06You look like
00:31:07A Disney princess
00:31:07Doesn't she look like
00:31:08A Disney princess
00:31:13Mama
00:31:13I don't have time for dancing
00:31:17That's just gonna have to wait a while
00:31:21Ain't got time for messing around
00:31:24And it's not my style
00:31:29This old town can slow you down
00:31:33People taking the easy way
00:31:39But I know exactly where I'm going
00:31:43Getting closer and closer
00:31:45Every day
00:31:46And I'm almost there
00:31:50I'm almost there
00:31:52People down here think I'm crazy
00:31:56But I don't care
00:32:00Trials and tribulations
00:32:02I've had my share
00:32:05But there ain't nothing
00:32:08Gonna stop me now
00:32:09Cause I'm almost there
00:32:12I remember daddy told me
00:32:15Fairy tales can come true
00:32:20You've gotta make them happen
00:32:22It all depends on you
00:32:25So I work real hard
00:32:27Each and every day
00:32:29And things for sure
00:32:30Are going my way
00:32:32Just doing what I do
00:32:36Look out boys
00:32:38I'm coming through
00:32:39And I'm almost there
00:32:43Oh, I'm almost there
00:32:47People gonna come here
00:32:50From everywhere
00:32:51And I'm almost there
00:32:54There's been trials
00:32:58And tribulations
00:33:01You know I've had my share
00:33:07Climbed a mountain
00:33:08And I crossed a river
00:33:10And I'm almost there
00:33:12I'm almost there
00:33:16Oh, I'm almost there
00:33:47I'm almost there
00:33:51There we go.
00:33:51That one went down.
00:33:52There you go.
00:33:53I loved it.
00:33:54I loved it.
00:33:55It made my heart smile.
00:33:57It made me smile watching you grow into, like,
00:34:02you kind of started with this Reba McIntyre attitude thing,
00:34:06and then you grew into your character,
00:34:09and you didn't overdo anything.
00:34:11You did it perfectly like your personality that we know you is,
00:34:17and I loved it.
00:34:18One of my favorite performances you've ever done.
00:34:21Very good.
00:34:24If I have to say ditto, ditto, that's a ditto.
00:34:28But I'm going to give you a little hint about something.
00:34:30I learned this a long time ago.
00:34:32What you do is whatever you're going to wear on stage, shoes,
00:34:36whatever shoes you're going to wear on stage, right,
00:34:40make sure you wear them in rehearsal so that your shoes don't scare you to death
00:34:46when you start moving.
00:34:47Otherwise, I saw you concentrating on how much can I dare on that step.
00:34:52Otherwise, your performance was amazing.
00:34:56I've said this before, and I will say it again.
00:34:59I mean, this is another way that you remind me of myself,
00:35:02because I got dragged when I was on this show for not moving enough.
00:35:07And honestly, it was just I had never done anything like this before,
00:35:12and now I can't not move.
00:35:14Like, I sing with my entire body.
00:35:16So I feel like you are on your way.
00:35:18Just keep taking those steps.
00:35:20Keep getting more comfortable in the space that you're in.
00:35:23You were in character.
00:35:24You sounded beautiful.
00:35:25You look gorgeous.
00:35:26You should be very proud.
00:35:32Everything, everything they just said and more.
00:35:35You look absolutely beautiful, first of all.
00:35:37And I love how you were natural and true to yourself in this moment.
00:35:43And I know that's not your cup of tea to be able to perform and sing,
00:35:47but you stood there and you sang that song,
00:35:49and you gave us a little bit here and there.
00:35:51As Karen said, you're on your way.
00:35:53You're almost there.
00:35:55Yes, you're on your way.
00:35:56You keep on going.
00:35:58You tip your way to it, and before you know it,
00:36:00you will be right where you want to be, okay?
00:36:02Thank you so much.
00:36:04Congratulations.
00:36:07So was it more comfortable moving around after rehearsal
00:36:10and after working with Jennifer?
00:36:12Listen, if I could shed the shoes,
00:36:13you could have got down.
00:36:15There you go.
00:36:16It was funny watching Jennifer while you were performing
00:36:19because it was like she was trying to steer you with her body.
00:36:22She was leaning left and leaning right,
00:36:23trying to get you to move around, and you did.
00:36:26And what a performance.
00:36:27Wonderful to watch.
00:36:28Two great weeks in a row for Hannah.
00:36:29You can vote for her right now.
00:36:31If you want to see her in your top seven next week,
00:36:33you have five ways to get those votes in online via text
00:36:36and across the American Idol socials on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
00:36:41Voting closes in the final commercial break.
00:36:44Hannah, everyone.
00:36:53These things are all over the place, aren't they?
00:36:56So many more Disney classics to hear.
00:36:58Your top nine are all taking the stage next
00:37:01with a song from Toy Story.
00:37:03The Disney magic continues right after the break.
00:37:18Welcome back.
00:37:19It is Idol Live.
00:37:21We've got Samantha and Jeremy here from Highland Park, California.
00:37:25So you were at Disneyland Park while we were there shooting,
00:37:28and you told Megan, our producer, you had never been to this show before.
00:37:32And here you are.
00:37:34Welcome to Idol.
00:37:34What do you think so far?
00:37:35Oh, it's great here.
00:37:37We were just fangirling over Hannah,
00:37:39and then she's like, you guys watch the show, and yeah,
00:37:41we've been watching forever.
00:37:43You always wanted to be here,
00:37:44and you're celebrating something special today.
00:37:46Yeah, it's our five-year anniversary, wedding anniversary.
00:37:48It was amazing.
00:37:49We're there, it's Saturday, my birthday, and all this happened.
00:37:52So it was amazing.
00:37:54Very good.
00:37:58Nice to meet you.
00:37:59Thanks for being here.
00:38:00Thanks for watching.
00:38:01Now in honor of the newest film coming from the treasured Toy Story lineup,
00:38:05with You've Got a Friend in Me,
00:38:07it is your top nine.
00:38:22You've got a friend in me,
00:38:27you've got a friend in me,
00:38:42You've got a friend in me,
00:38:47Yeah, you've got a friend in me,
00:38:56You've got a friend in me,
00:39:00You've got a friend in me,
00:39:04You've got trouble,
00:39:06I've got them too,
00:39:08There isn't anything that I would do for you.
00:39:12We stick together,
00:39:14We stick together,
00:39:15We can see it through,
00:39:16You've got a friend in me,
00:39:21You've got a friend in me,
00:39:25Some of the folks might be a little bit smarter than I am,
00:39:29Bigger and stronger too,
00:39:34But none of them will ever love you the way I do,
00:39:38It's me and you,
00:39:41It's me and you boy.
00:39:42And as the years go by,
00:39:45Our friendship will never die,
00:39:50You're gonna see it's our destiny,
00:39:55You've got a friend in me,
00:39:59You've got a friend in me,
00:40:03You've got a friend in me,
00:40:23You're a top nine.
00:40:25You got a friend in me.
00:40:27What a classic.
00:40:29And now Woody Buzz and Jesse are back on an all-new adventure
00:40:33where they face their biggest challenge yet this summer.
00:40:37It's Toys vs. Tech in Disney and Pixar's new film,
00:40:40Toy Story 5, coming to theaters June 19th.
00:40:45And we are coming back with Chris and a smash hit from Phosys.
00:40:50Stay right there. Be right back.
00:40:58All that time I spent alone in my town
00:41:01You were just haunting your powers
00:41:04Now I can see it all
00:41:09You're locked live on American Idol.
00:41:12We got some huge news to share.
00:41:14Are you ready for it?
00:41:17Next week, the top seven will officially enter their Taylor Swift era.
00:41:22They'll be taking the stage celebrating the music of Taylor Swift
00:41:26with iconic songs from Taylor's acclaimed catalog
00:41:28from her early country roots to her global pop anthems
00:41:33and all the Grammy-winning songs in between.
00:41:36It's going down live right here next Monday.
00:41:40So do not miss that.
00:41:42Excited.
00:41:44Now, here's how Chris channeled his inner Elsa.
00:41:48Watch this.
00:41:50Today, I'm here with my sister Laura at Disneyland.
00:41:52Come for Chris!
00:41:53Thank you, Chris!
00:41:55Is that where we're going?
00:41:56We've got to climb to the top of Adventureland Treehouse together.
00:41:58It's so nice.
00:42:00I love it.
00:42:00I want to live here!
00:42:02For this to be like a fun thing that we get to share,
00:42:05it's really special.
00:42:07I'm very excited to go on Tiana's Bayou Adventure.
00:42:09We're going to the bayou.
00:42:11I hope we're not going to get wet.
00:42:14Oh, baby!
00:42:15But we probably will get wet.
00:42:16That's moist.
00:42:18It was really cool to be able to go with my sister.
00:42:21We have this picture of us at Disney World.
00:42:25We're just little kids.
00:42:26We're adults, but we can be kids for the day, you know?
00:42:30Let it go, let it go.
00:42:33Hey!
00:42:33This week, I'm going to be singing Let It Go from Frozen.
00:42:37Chris blew me completely away.
00:42:40To take a big Disney ballad and then bring rock and country to it?
00:42:45Oh!
00:42:46First of all, I love your voice on this song.
00:42:49Now, performance was?
00:42:51Oh, you know, he's figuring it out.
00:42:52It would be really fascinating to see you work the stage.
00:42:56I've never performed, and when I do, I'm sitting behind a guitar on a stool.
00:42:59I don't really know how to work a stage.
00:43:01Turn away and slam the door.
00:43:04Slam the door!
00:43:05It needs to be intentional when he's making the gesture, when he's making the step.
00:43:09Okay.
00:43:09I didn't believe some of that, and I want to believe it.
00:43:12I didn't either. Don't worry.
00:43:12You just said...
00:43:12I feel naked up here.
00:43:14I'm in my underwear, like...
00:43:15Yes.
00:43:16If you're uncomfortable, the audience is going to be uncomfortable.
00:43:19Pour it out.
00:43:19Put it in a...
00:43:20No, I won't let it go.
00:43:23Own it.
00:43:24Almost like you Hercules.
00:43:26A Tarzan or somebody.
00:43:28That's D.
00:43:29That's you.
00:43:30It's a very big song, and we have to find the performance element in it, which is why he
00:43:36has a lot of work to do.
00:43:43Snow glows white on the mountain eye, makes everything seem small.
00:43:49The fears that once controlled me, can't get to me at all.
00:43:56The wind is howling like they're swirling storm inside.
00:44:03Couldn't keep it in, heaven knows I tried.
00:44:10It's time to see what I can do, to test the limits and pray.
00:44:17No right, no wrong, no one for me.
00:44:22I'm free.
00:44:25Let it go, let it go, can't hold it back anymore.
00:44:32Let it go, let it go, turn away and slam the door.
00:44:40I don't care what they're going to say.
00:44:46Let the storm wedge on.
00:44:52My power flurries through the air into the ground.
00:45:00My soul is spiraling in frozen fractals all around.
00:45:06And one thought crystallizes like an icy place.
00:45:13I'm never going back.
00:45:16The past is in the past.
00:45:20Let it go, let it go, let it go, can't hold it back anymore.
00:45:27Let it go, let it go, turn away and slam the door.
00:45:33I don't care what they're going to say.
00:45:40Let the storm wedge on.
00:45:43Let the storm wedge on.
00:46:04Let the storm wedge on.
00:46:10I'm going to give all that power behind it.
00:46:12I said the man could blow out a kidney.
00:46:13Be careful on that.
00:46:14But I think you did fantastic, fantastic.
00:46:17And the fact is you were giving us expression.
00:46:20Stage presence, it was fantastic.
00:46:22Thank you so much.
00:46:23Chris, I'm really proud of you.
00:46:26I feel like that is the most we have seen you emote.
00:46:29You seem like you were having fun.
00:46:31And because of it, it's like she said, if you're uncomfortable, we're going to be uncomfortable.
00:46:35And you kind of seem like you weren't letting go a little bit.
00:46:38And I would like to see more of that.
00:46:40If people will vote for Chris or vote for your favorite.
00:46:43That's the point.
00:46:44I want to see more.
00:46:47Because Chris, you're the type.
00:46:49You're such a teddy bear.
00:46:51You're so lovable and adorable, guys.
00:46:53He really is.
00:46:54And I just want to cheer for you and cheer you on.
00:46:56You're a joy to watch.
00:46:57You have an amazing voice.
00:46:59What I don't want you to do is lose the song while you're performing.
00:47:02You didn't lose it.
00:47:03But just to keep that in mind, because this is a singing competition first.
00:47:07So don't never forget that, okay?
00:47:09Singing comes first.
00:47:10But then show them, listen, I deserve to be here.
00:47:13This is my stage, too.
00:47:14And you earned your right to be here.
00:47:16So own it.
00:47:17Thank you so much.
00:47:23It's really tough to follow her, by the way.
00:47:27But when I saw your audition, I never in a million years would have picked that I would hear you
00:47:33sing Let It Go at some point.
00:47:35But competition, I thought, maybe, like, bad company or something.
00:47:40But great job in playing along with the moment and learning what you can do.
00:47:44That's what this is all about, too.
00:47:46Your growth.
00:47:47Yeah.
00:47:47Thank you so much, Luke.
00:47:49Good to see you this evening.
00:47:50I'm with Luke on that.
00:47:51I remember meeting you, and I didn't picture that song, that performance, on this night.
00:47:56Talk about your song choice and why I connected with you.
00:47:59Yeah.
00:47:59I just felt like I wanted to kind of build off of what you guys said last week.
00:48:03Like, you saw energy.
00:48:04And, Jennifer, you were just saying, you got to show them what you got.
00:48:08And it just felt like, yeah, it's outside of my comfort zone.
00:48:10But it's also, it's an extension of me.
00:48:12So it's fun to branch out.
00:48:14You can vote for Chris now on the American Idol account on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
00:48:20You can also vote online at AmericanIdol.com.
00:48:23If you text your votes, data and message rates may apply.
00:48:26Thank you, Chris.
00:48:27Always love seeing you, buddy.
00:48:33Are you counting all the hidden Mickeys?
00:48:36I saw a few seconds ago, Idols live on Facebook and TikTok.
00:48:40Right now, go there.
00:48:41Tell us where you're spotting them.
00:48:42And after this, Jennifer covered Circle of Life on the Idol stage back in 2004.
00:48:48And now she's got a master class lined up for Keela on that very song.
00:48:54When we come back live here on Idol, Disney Night.
00:48:57Be right back.
00:49:04Welcome back to Idol.
00:49:05Tonight, you're getting to hear all your favorite Disney hits.
00:49:11Okay, that's new.
00:49:22It's the Mandalorian and Grogu.
00:49:24Now, that is the way to make an entrance.
00:49:28Looks like you two picked the right night to show up.
00:49:31They're back on an epic adventure in the new movie, The Mandalorian and Grogu.
00:49:36Hidden theaters May 22nd.
00:49:38And if you're feeling bold, you can spot them on a new mission aboard Millennium Falcon.
00:49:42Smug was run also on May 22nd.
00:49:46A twofer.
00:49:46Up next, another out-of-this-world mentor moment with Jennifer Odson.
00:49:52Ready?
00:49:53Watch this.
00:49:56We're at Star Wars Galaxy's Edge.
00:49:59Whoa!
00:50:01I'm here with my son.
00:50:03Drew and I wrote Rise of the Resistance, and it was so much fun.
00:50:08Having Drew here with me, it means the world to me.
00:50:10One moment.
00:50:11Oh, Drew.
00:50:11Drew!
00:50:12Has this young traveler come to find adventure or to find trouble?
00:50:16Because I'm at Drewvers.
00:50:17Seeing him happy here at Disneyland, this is his first time.
00:50:20It makes me feel so good.
00:50:22Your allegiance with the first order.
00:50:24Okay, order.
00:50:25Very good.
00:50:27That was insane.
00:50:31It was nice to disconnect from the competition.
00:50:33I'm enjoying myself, but hey, I'm ready to work.
00:50:35Can I give you a hug?
00:50:36Of course.
00:50:37I am a big fan of Jennifer Hudson.
00:50:39Oh, my God.
00:50:40I've been watching you sing us down on the TV.
00:50:42Oh, Lord.
00:50:43I've been watching her since I was a little girl, so hopefully I don't be starstruck.
00:50:46Tell me you'll sing again.
00:50:47My song is Circle of Life, The Lion King.
00:50:50Ah!
00:50:52I think I know that song.
00:50:53I sang this song on this show.
00:50:55Ooh, child, season three.
00:50:58Uh, so we have to have something for you.
00:51:01Something.
00:51:02The sun come alive
00:51:08For the path of winding
00:51:10Oh, my God.
00:51:12That is crazy.
00:51:14What?
00:51:14I'm getting emotional.
00:51:15Me too.
00:51:16Like how life-changing this experience truly is.
00:51:20Yes.
00:51:20What we do here is the blueprint setting you up
00:51:25for your future.
00:51:26When I say priceless?
00:51:28Priceless.
00:51:29The circle of life
00:51:33Circle of life was a game-changing moment for me,
00:51:36so I'm hoping it's the same for her.
00:51:38You have to sing, girl!
00:51:46From the day we arrive on the planet
00:51:52And blanking step into the sun
00:51:59There is more to see
00:52:02There is more to see
00:52:03Than could ever be seen
00:52:05More to do
00:52:07Than could ever be done
00:52:11Some of us fall
00:52:13By the wayside
00:52:15And some of us soar
00:52:19And some of us soar to the stars
00:52:22And some of us sail through our troubles
00:52:26And some have to live with the scars
00:52:32The circle of life
00:52:37And it moves us all
00:52:43Through despair and hope
00:52:48Through faith and love
00:52:52Till we find our place
00:53:00On the path unwinding
00:53:03Oh, in the path unwinding
00:53:09In the circle
00:53:13In the circle
00:53:14In the circle
00:53:15In the circle
00:53:16Oh, life
00:53:17Oh, the circle
00:53:21Till we find our place
00:53:26Oh, on the path unwinding
00:53:31Oh, in the circle
00:53:40It's in the circle
00:53:42Oh, in the circle
00:53:50The circle of life
00:54:14She got a shoe!
00:54:31What they said
00:54:33That's all I got, what they said
00:54:37This song is a testimony
00:54:40And you just performed it
00:54:42Like your testimony
00:54:45And I want to say
00:54:46I was looking at your baby over there
00:54:48Singing this song as his mother was singing it
00:54:51And it takes me back to the first time I took my son
00:54:53Who's somewhere around here right now
00:54:55Watching Circle of Life
00:54:56And I was bawling in tears
00:54:57And to think the full circle of my life
00:54:59That I'm sitting here watching you sing this song
00:55:01I hope it does the same for you as it did for me
00:55:04Because you just did that
00:55:05Thank you
00:55:10Yeah
00:55:12Jennifer don't know
00:55:14I already learned
00:55:14You can't look at your son when you're singing
00:55:16Because I start crying
00:55:17I've already
00:55:18Yeah, so you learned the hard way
00:55:20I did
00:55:20Yeah, you did
00:55:21You didn't warn me
00:55:21I did not warn you about that
00:55:23But great job
00:55:24Great performance
00:55:25Great look
00:55:26Great everything
00:55:27Thank you
00:55:28And you got the shoe
00:55:29You got the shoe
00:55:33There's only one way I can summarize what I just saw
00:55:38And it's going to be one big question
00:55:40And to say
00:55:42No, not a question
00:55:43Let the congregation say
00:55:45Amen
00:55:46Amen
00:55:48Amen
00:55:51Congratulations
00:55:52Thank you, Ryan
00:55:53And you got the signature endorsement
00:55:56The throw of the shoe
00:55:57From Jennifer Hudson
00:55:58That's a good thing
00:56:00Yes
00:56:00You want to get the shoe thrown at you
00:56:02It's strange
00:56:03It's strange, but it's true
00:56:04It's a compliment, Ryan
00:56:04It is
00:56:05Watch out for flying accessories
00:56:07That means she loves you
00:56:09Great work tonight
00:56:10Thank you
00:56:11Thank you, Ryan
00:56:11Magic
00:56:13Kila wants to be here
00:56:14In your top seven next week
00:56:16So vote for her now
00:56:17If you want that too
00:56:18You can find all the voting information
00:56:19At AmericanAdo.com
00:56:20Two people headed home
00:56:21Live tonight
00:56:23So don't wait
00:56:24Vote now
00:56:24One more time for Kila
00:56:27Take it with you
00:56:28Thank you
00:56:29Enjoy
00:56:30Yeah, you're good to see
00:56:36We are coming back in a few
00:56:38With a fantastical performance
00:56:40From Disneyland Park
00:56:41By the cast of Descendants
00:56:42Wicked Wonderland
00:56:44Plus Brooks over there
00:56:45With a breakout hit
00:56:47From Hannah Montana
00:56:48The movie
00:56:48See you live in just a second
00:57:00Welcome back to Idle
00:57:02Now here to perform
00:57:03Perfect Princess
00:57:04A brand new song
00:57:05From the new movie
00:57:06Descendants
00:57:06Wicked Wonderland
00:57:07Here's Malia
00:57:08Lea Mani
00:57:09Kiara
00:57:10Alex
00:57:11And Brendan
00:57:11Woo!
00:57:13Woo!
00:57:14Woo!
00:57:16Woo!
00:57:17Woo!
00:57:17Woo!
00:57:18Woo!
00:57:20Woo!
00:57:20Woo!
00:57:20Woo!
00:57:21Woo!
00:57:22Woo!
00:57:22Woo!
00:57:24Woo!
00:57:25Woo!
00:57:26Woo!
00:57:27Woo!
00:57:29Woo!
00:57:29Woo!
00:57:30Woo!
00:57:32Uh-oh
00:57:33Best of intentions
00:57:34Uh-oh
00:57:35Big consequences
00:57:37Not quite what we expected
00:57:39Now
00:57:40They wanna
00:57:41Perfect Princess
00:57:43A royal smile for everyone
00:57:45Perfect Princess
00:57:47Always a fine and oh so fun
00:57:50I'd never believed that Tia
00:57:52We're looking at me to be a perfect princess
00:57:57What have we done?
00:57:59And pink is in another fun
00:58:02P-R-I-N-C-E-S-S
00:58:04It's our two favorite princesses
00:58:07Call us royally blessed
00:58:09It's clear we roll with the best
00:58:11Two heroes in the making
00:58:13I know you're gonna be taking
00:58:15After both your moms
00:58:16Keep the kingdoms going strong
00:58:19Yawn more spoiled little brats
00:58:21Prim and proper lovely ladies
00:58:23Pride of the upper class
00:58:25Perfect princess nepo babies
00:58:28Manners had her
00:58:36They see us
00:58:38Perfect princess
00:58:40A royal smile for everyone
00:58:43Perfect princess
00:58:45Always a find and oh so fun
00:58:47I never believed I see ya
00:58:49We're looking at me to be ya
00:58:51A perfect princess
00:58:54What have we done?
00:58:57So we changed everything
00:58:59It's all too much for me
00:59:02We just need time to think
00:59:04Of how we can make, how we can make it better
00:59:06There's pressure all around
00:59:08There's pressure all around
00:59:08I have a sister now
00:59:10Whatever's going down
00:59:12We'll figure it out, figure it out together
00:59:16We'll figure it out, figure it out together
00:59:19We love a perfect princess
00:59:23We love a perfect princess
00:59:23A royal smile for everyone
00:59:25Perfect princess
00:59:27Always a find and oh so fun
00:59:30I never believed I see ya
00:59:31We're looking at me to be ya
00:59:34Perfect princess
00:59:36Perfect princess
00:59:38Perfect princess
00:59:39Perfect princess
00:59:40What have we done?
00:59:43And pink is the night of the fun
00:59:49The cast of Descendants
00:59:51What an amazing performance
00:59:52From Disneyland Park
00:59:53And here they are
00:59:55Say hello to
00:59:56Leomani Segura
00:59:57Brendan Trombley
00:59:59Alexandra Bird
01:00:00And Kiara Romero
01:00:02Great to have you at American Idol
01:00:04Great moves out there too
01:00:06Descendants Wicked Wonderland
01:00:07Premieres this summer
01:00:08On Disney Channel
01:00:09And Disney Plus
01:00:10Don't miss it
01:00:11Now he's trying to climb
01:00:13Into the top seven
01:00:14With a Hannah Montana pick
01:00:16It is Brooks
01:00:17Let's go Brooks
01:00:22My sister flew in
01:00:24So she could come to Disneyland with me
01:00:26Let's go
01:00:28I grew up watching my sister
01:00:30Do musical theater
01:00:31Very confident on a stage
01:00:32And once singing came to me
01:00:34A couple years ago
01:00:35She definitely pushed me
01:00:36To be more out there with it
01:00:38To be on American Idol
01:00:39It's
01:00:40Everything is surreal
01:00:41Can I take a picture with you?
01:00:43I never thought
01:00:44Anything would lead to
01:00:45People knowing me
01:00:46Just by my face
01:00:47And it's really nice
01:00:48Having people
01:00:49Notice you for you
01:00:51Brooks in the house
01:00:53How much experience
01:00:54Have you had prior to this?
01:00:55Just American Idol
01:00:56What do you mean?
01:00:57My first performance
01:00:58Was my audition
01:00:59You're brave
01:00:59I'm still working
01:01:00On the confidence part
01:01:01What are you thinking?
01:01:03The climb
01:01:03The climb?
01:01:04I relate to the climb
01:01:06It's the stage I am in life
01:01:07Just progressing
01:01:08Being able to overcome
01:01:09Confidence issues
01:01:11Struggles I'm facing
01:01:13This is sitting
01:01:14The chances I'm taking
01:01:15Y'all feel that?
01:01:17Hey
01:01:17He seems very introverted
01:01:19But I think it works
01:01:20I think he needs to just
01:01:21Allow his voice to be heard
01:01:23It's the climb
01:01:26I almost want like
01:01:27One more note
01:01:28Because you're climbing
01:01:29So why not climb vocally?
01:01:31It's the climb
01:01:32Make it
01:01:33It's the climb
01:01:35It's the climb
01:01:36Even that
01:01:36Just that one
01:01:36Extra little nuance
01:01:37It's the climb
01:01:43Yeah
01:01:45Ha ha!
01:01:47Yeah
01:01:50It's the climb
01:01:52You better sing
01:01:55You sat there
01:01:55With that swag
01:01:57I saw all the confidence
01:01:58In the world
01:02:03I'm gonna have my shoe ready
01:02:05You don't even know what that means
01:02:17I can almost see it
01:02:20That dream I'm dreaming
01:02:23But there's a voice inside my head
01:02:26Said you'll never reach it
01:02:29Every step I'm taking
01:02:32Every move I make feels
01:02:35Lost with no direction
01:02:37My faith is shaking
01:02:40And I gotta keep trying
01:02:45Gotta keep my head held high
01:02:53There's always gonna be another mountain
01:02:59I'm always gonna wanna make it move
01:03:05Ain't about how fast I get there
01:03:08Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
01:03:17The struggles I'm facing
01:03:19The chances I'm taking
01:03:22Sometimes might knock me down
01:03:25But no, I'm not breaking
01:03:28I may not know it
01:03:31These are the moments that
01:03:35I'm gonna remember most
01:03:37Just gotta keep going
01:03:40And I
01:03:41Gotta keep trying
01:03:46Just keep pushing on
01:03:52There's always gonna be another mountain
01:03:55Always gonna wanna make it move
01:03:58There's always gonna be another battle
01:04:01Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose
01:04:04Ain't about how fast I get there
01:04:07Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
01:04:15It's the climb
01:04:21Yeah
01:04:27It's the climb
01:04:45Brooks, you have such a special sound that does not come around every day
01:04:51Right
01:04:51Right guys
01:04:52Absolutely
01:04:53And you're brave
01:04:54You're brave to be here
01:04:56Like you came out the house and said
01:04:57I'm going on American Idol
01:04:58Who does that?
01:04:59But you're in the right place
01:05:00You deserve to be here
01:05:02Thank you
01:05:02You deserve to be here
01:05:06Yeah, Brooks
01:05:08Keep digging
01:05:09I felt like the song may have run away from you a little bit
01:05:12Just a couple times
01:05:13But just keep figuring this out as you go
01:05:16Because I love your voice
01:05:17Just keep chasing this
01:05:18Thank you
01:05:19All right
01:05:23Everybody else has a job of figuring out how to dance
01:05:26How to move
01:05:29Your magic is in your voice
01:05:30And I'm telling you
01:05:32Just keep doing that
01:05:33And you're going places, my friend
01:05:35Thank you so much
01:05:37Brooks, you're another one I'm just so proud of
01:05:39Because I feel like each week
01:05:41We watch you just get more and more comfortable
01:05:43In the gift that you have
01:05:45Keep doing that
01:05:46And I'm just excited to see where you go
01:05:48Thank you so much
01:05:50Always fun to watch you, buddy
01:05:52You've got to vote for Brooks
01:05:53Find our pinned voting post on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
01:05:57And comment with his name
01:05:59It's one name
01:06:00Per comment, per vote
01:06:01And you can vote up to ten times
01:06:03Across all platforms and methods
01:06:05Brooks
01:06:06One of the great things about this show
01:06:07Is the people you meet
01:06:09Yeah
01:06:09The relationships you form
01:06:11The special magical moments that happen
01:06:14Did you connect with anybody?
01:06:16Because I hear you're a real Prince Charming
01:06:18Oh, God
01:06:21Anything you want to share with us?
01:06:24I have to say
01:06:25Well, somebody's here to surprise you
01:06:26She's very excited
01:06:27Former finalist Ray
01:06:29One of the biggest fans of Brooks
01:06:31Has come back
01:06:44Is there something you want to tell us, Ray?
01:06:48The princess is here to claim her Prince
01:06:55Apparently, Ray said this is a hard launch for the two of you
01:06:58So congratulations
01:06:58You never know what comes out of American Idol
01:07:01Yeah
01:07:03Good to see you again, Ray
01:07:04Thanks for coming back
01:07:05All right, vote for Brooks
01:07:07And coming up, an Oscar-winning song for Pocahontas
01:07:09From Jordan McCullough
01:07:11Idol's Disney night continues live right after this
01:07:14Bye
01:07:29Back with you on American Idol
01:07:31Tonight, our guest judge
01:07:32The incomparable Jennifer Hudson
01:07:34Doing a fantastic job with us tonight
01:07:36You're having fun?
01:07:37I'm having a blast
01:07:38I can tell
01:07:39And I love your talk show
01:07:41Thank you
01:07:42You're having a good time doing that, too, aren't you?
01:07:44I am
01:07:44I love people
01:07:45You know, we love to celebrate everybody
01:07:46I'm with you
01:07:47We call it the happy place
01:07:48And you're going to go see people
01:07:50With Josh Groban on tour this summer
01:07:51I am
01:07:52And I cannot wait
01:07:54So make sure you get your ticket, Ryan
01:07:55I have all the information
01:07:57You can head to jenniferhudson.world
01:07:59For all the info
01:08:00And go see her live
01:08:01Now here's Jordan McCullough's
01:08:03Sweet time at Disneyland Park
01:08:05With his mother, Denise
01:08:08We're going so much faster
01:08:09Than everybody else
01:08:13My mom is my best friend
01:08:15And so having her here with me at Disneyland
01:08:17It means the most
01:08:19Love you
01:08:19Love you, too
01:08:21My mom was a single mom
01:08:22And I didn't know that we struggled
01:08:24I didn't know that the reason why she was always working
01:08:26Is to provide
01:08:27And I'm so grateful for how she raised me
01:08:34My mom, I hope she sees
01:08:35Girl, I see all that you've done
01:08:37Take a break
01:08:38Let me do it now
01:08:39Let me take care of you just for the day
01:08:43Probably the best week I've had in my life ever
01:08:45Going to Disneyland to Jennifer Hudson
01:08:47It's me, Jennifer
01:08:48I know who you are, girl
01:08:50Jennifer, wait a second
01:08:51Give me just a moment
01:08:51Oh, okay
01:08:52This is the Jennifer Hudson we're talking about
01:08:54The voice of it all
01:08:55Hey, Jennifer, we can do a hug
01:08:57I can give you a hug
01:08:57Oh, my goodness
01:08:58Okay
01:08:59Back in 2018
01:09:00Jennifer Hudson commented on one of my singing videos
01:09:03This meant so much to me
01:09:05I look up to her so much
01:09:07The Disney song I'm singing this week is
01:09:09Colors of the Wind from Pocahontas
01:09:11Have you ever heard the wolf cry?
01:09:15Jordan has a beautiful voice
01:09:17We would call it an anointing
01:09:20Ball cut while he grinned
01:09:23You better
01:09:24I'm sorry, I hit people too
01:09:26I couldn't get the shoe off
01:09:29The shoe baby next
01:09:29I'm trying not to look at you
01:09:30Oh, my dear
01:09:31I'm sorry
01:09:32Y'all know she's a tourist with throwing shoes
01:09:34That's what you do when you see somebody that's singing
01:09:36That's a compliment and I'll take it
01:09:39I got one thing, though
01:09:40Okay
01:09:41Right before the key change
01:09:42Okay, yeah
01:09:42I feel like you should almost make that the big moment
01:09:45Okay
01:09:46Where you can elongate a note
01:09:47Okay
01:09:50Right there
01:09:51No
01:09:53No
01:09:54Kind of thing
01:09:55Never
01:09:56No
01:09:59No
01:10:00No
01:10:01No
01:10:01No
01:10:01No
01:10:01No
01:10:01No
01:10:02No
01:10:03No
01:10:04No
01:10:15No
01:10:15No
01:10:17No
01:10:28No
01:10:34No
01:10:35No
01:10:35No
01:10:35No
01:10:36No
01:10:36No
01:10:37No
01:10:37No
01:10:37No
01:10:37No
01:10:37No
01:10:38No
01:10:39Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon?
01:10:45Or answer grinning Bobcat while he grinned?
01:10:51Can you sing with all the voices of the mountain?
01:10:58Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?
01:11:04Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?
01:11:13How high does the sycamore grow?
01:11:18If you cut it out, then you'll never know.
01:11:27Oh, can you never hear the wolf cry to the blue corn moon?
01:11:40For all the wee white oak cover skin.
01:11:46We need to sing with all the voices of the mountain.
01:11:52Yeah, you can own the earth and still.
01:11:58All you own is earth until you can paint with all the colors of the wind.
01:12:23Oh, yeah.
01:12:38You know, you didn't affect the RGB material.
01:12:42You can fly.
01:12:43You can fly.
01:12:47Go!
01:12:49Are you excited?
01:13:00I'm not saying anything.
01:13:01Listen to them.
01:13:06All right.
01:13:07All right.
01:13:07So, so, real short, real sweet.
01:13:11Southern, Southern, we are saying it.
01:13:13Shut your mouth.
01:13:16I hear you.
01:13:17I hear you.
01:13:18Jordan, that was perfect.
01:13:21Yeah.
01:13:22Thank you so much.
01:13:28I ain't got nothing to say.
01:13:29I threw the shoes.
01:13:29Ain't nothing else to be said.
01:13:31Both of them.
01:13:32How many did you bring tonight to the show, Jennifer?
01:13:36I was looking at Carrie like, girl, could I borrow your shoes?
01:13:39These are for you.
01:13:42Anything to add?
01:13:44He got my shoes in his hand.
01:13:46Thank you, Jennifer.
01:13:48All done.
01:13:49Magical.
01:13:49He needs your votes to make it to next week.
01:13:51You can vote up to 10 times for our finalists right now on live via text or across our socials
01:13:55on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
01:13:58Once more, Jordan.
01:14:01We'll celebrate.
01:14:02You got him.
01:14:03Let's do it.
01:14:06Coming up, an emotional Hannah Montana ballad from Kindle.
01:14:12Don't go anywhere.
01:14:14We will be right back.
01:14:25Back with you live on American Idol.
01:14:27We have another incredible guest judge joining the panel next week.
01:14:30The always hilarious Nikki Glaser will take a seat at the desk while the finalists pay homage to the artists
01:14:36and music of California.
01:14:39Now, our final performance of the night, and it's coming from Kindle.
01:14:45My husband and I are both very much adrenaline junkies.
01:14:48So, to be able to come to Disneyland and ride the roller coasters and just get a break has been
01:14:53awesome.
01:14:54We're having a blast.
01:14:55We've been married for six months.
01:14:56We are newlyweds.
01:14:58This has been a very incredible journey to watch you on.
01:15:02There's nothing more beautiful than you singing your heart out.
01:15:05Good to meet you.
01:15:06Nice to meet you.
01:15:07So inspired by you.
01:15:08Tell me a bit about your story.
01:15:09How has this experience been for you?
01:15:13I lost my voice last week, and then just immediately thought in my head.
01:15:18The beginning stages, there was so much confidence in what I did, and I feel like as soon as life
01:15:23started, sorry, I'm, like, getting emotional already.
01:15:26Take your time.
01:15:27It's your moment.
01:15:29Sorry.
01:15:29Why are you getting emotional?
01:15:30I can't even make it.
01:15:32Sorry.
01:15:34I understand.
01:15:35It's an emotional journey.
01:15:37Yes.
01:15:37I went through a, whew, a world we all did.
01:15:40Last week was a bummer and did take a toll on my confidence.
01:15:44You dream about moments like this.
01:15:47This is what I want to do for the rest of my life.
01:15:49That's why this song just hits home so hard for me.
01:15:55I'm singing Butterfly Fly Away from Hannah Montana.
01:15:58This song, it speaks to the journey that I've been on.
01:16:01Hold on tight.
01:16:04I was not expecting to cry like this on this stage today.
01:16:07It's human.
01:16:08Yeah.
01:16:09It's okay to be emotional, but you need to be able to straddle, balance out a bit.
01:16:13Yeah.
01:16:14But I don't want you to lose it.
01:16:16Kendall has hearts.
01:16:17But if she gets too emotional, she's going to lose a huge part of her song.
01:16:21It's a lot on the line.
01:16:22So I need her to be focused, balanced, and pull out the tricks.
01:16:34You talked to me and you turned out the light.
01:16:38You kept me safe and sound at night.
01:16:42Little girls depend on things like that.
01:16:48You brushed my teeth and combed my hair.
01:16:53Had to drive me everywhere.
01:16:57You were always there when I looked back.
01:17:03You had to do it all alone.
01:17:07Make a living, make a home.
01:17:11Must have been as hard as it could be.
01:17:17And when I couldn't sleep at night, scared things wouldn't turn out bright.
01:17:26You would hold my hand and sing to me.
01:17:34Caterpillar in the tree, how you wonder who you'll be.
01:17:41Can't go far, but you can always dream.
01:17:48Wish you may and wish you might.
01:17:52Don't you worry, hold on tight.
01:17:55I promise you that there will come a day.
01:18:02Butterfly, fly away.
01:18:05Butterfly.
01:18:11Caterpillar in the tree, how you wonder who you'll be.
01:18:18Can't go far, but you can always dream.
01:18:25I wish you may and wish you might.
01:18:29Don't you worry, hold on tight.
01:18:33I promise you that there will come a day.
01:18:39Butterfly, fly away.
01:18:59All right, that was the way to step into your light.
01:19:05Remember one thing, you were born enough.
01:19:09That was fabulous.
01:19:10Thank you, Kendall, I think feeling like you felt last week is very necessary because when
01:19:21we don't have moments like that, we can't have beautiful moments of redemption like you
01:19:26just had.
01:19:35That was absolutely beautiful.
01:19:38Let me take it to her.
01:19:42That's not the same.
01:19:46Yeah.
01:19:48Jennifer goes, it ain't the same when I take it.
01:19:50Yes, I get it.
01:19:53Listen, way to, just way to come back, way to get through a rough week.
01:19:57And listen, now you can let the emotion out and get it out.
01:20:01So you did it.
01:20:02Great job.
01:20:03Hey.
01:20:06If we had any more performances, Luke's boots would have to be thrown up here on the stage.
01:20:10I mean, I need the shoe, you know.
01:20:12You do need the shoe, yes.
01:20:14Well, here, hop away on one if you like.
01:20:16There you go.
01:20:17I don't know what we're on.
01:20:18Got to vote.
01:20:19Great job.
01:20:19Thank you very much.
01:20:21Kendall, vote for her.
01:20:23Her life in the competition depends on your votes.
01:20:26Vote for Kendall and all your favorites right now.
01:20:29You can vote up to 10 times per finalist, per platform.
01:20:32Kendall, everyone.
01:20:34Best shoes to keep.
01:20:39Huge thanks to Chris Pooley and the band for a magical night of Disney music.
01:20:44Thanks to our friends at Disneyland Resort for all the fun of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge
01:20:49and for making this night possible.
01:20:51In just a few minutes, nine will become seven.
01:20:55Voting will close over this next commercial break, so don't hesitate.
01:21:00Lock them in right now.
01:21:02Your live results on the other side.
01:21:05Stay with us.
01:21:15Back with you on American Idol.
01:21:17The voting is closed.
01:21:18It's time to hear the results.
01:21:19But before we do that, first, a big thanks to Jennifer Hudson for mentoring the finalist
01:21:24sitting on the panel tonight.
01:21:26Tomorrow is the 22-year anniversary of her shocking elimination.
01:21:31Just the week before, she had the highest number of votes.
01:21:34And then the very next week, she was headed home.
01:21:38Thinking back to that, what advice do you have for the two leaving us tonight, Jennifer?
01:21:43You know, this is the start of your career.
01:21:45When you leave here, your talent goes with you.
01:21:48That's what I told myself.
01:21:49And as long as I keep singing, I'm going to sing my way to it.
01:21:52So you do the same.
01:21:54And you get to say when your dream starts and when it ends.
01:21:58Well said.
01:21:59Time now for the live results.
01:22:02Tom, dim the lights and here we go.
01:22:07Good luck to all of you in no particular order.
01:22:11After the nationwide vote, the first person in your top seven is Daniel.
01:22:18Congratulations.
01:22:23The next person making it through to the lounge after the vote is Keela.
01:22:31Congratulations.
01:22:35Continuing their idol era in your top seven next week.
01:22:40It is good news for Jordan.
01:22:47Joining the others in the lounge live now after the vote.
01:22:52It is Chris.
01:22:54Congratulations.
01:22:57One step closer to the finale.
01:23:00It is Hannah.
01:23:11America, you also loved Brooks.
01:23:17You are safe.
01:23:20So head on together here in the center of the stage.
01:23:24Braden, Lucas and Kendall.
01:23:28Only one spot left.
01:23:31Three faces here.
01:23:33Amazing night tonight.
01:23:34Good luck to all of you with this final result.
01:23:38The last person to make it into your top seven after the nationwide vote is Brayden.
01:23:53Congratulations, Brayden.
01:23:54You did it.
01:23:58That means we say goodbye to Lucas and Kendall.
01:24:03Thank you two very much.
01:24:06Remember what Jennifer said.
01:24:08And there you have it, America, your top seven.
01:24:13Don't miss it when they take the stage next week with the Taylor Swift songbook live on ABC and Disney+.
01:24:20Thanks to our incredible panel tonight and our guest.
01:24:23Thanks to you all for watching and voting.
01:24:26We'll see you next week live for American Idol.
01:24:28Until then, good night, America.
01:24:30That's good to be good.
01:24:31Let's go, people.
01:24:32Let's go, people.
01:24:33Go fire, people.
01:24:35Not yet to our current model.
01:24:37They're annoying for the drafts of the year.
01:24:38We're not being a bitappy for a past year.
01:24:40I told you this summer to be a part of another generation.
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