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American Idol - Season 24 - Episode 13: Disney Night
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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. Should we hide?
00:00:23Nice disguise, Rebel.
00:00:25Thanks. I learned it from the best.
00:00:26What? Well, 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? We 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? The dark side of the Force is so overrated.
00:01:01I mean, it's real weak sauce, if you ask me.
00:01:14I'll bust you up.
00:01:22I find your lack of faith disturbing.
00:01:26Oh, no. You'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 going to lie.
00:01:46But the power of the vote is in your hands, America.
00:01:50Want to see my cool lightsaber trick?
00:01:53This is Disney Night, and this is America Night.
00:02:08I will first be with you.
00:02:11We'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, nice to see you.
00:02:43I love you, brother.
00:02:46Louvain.
00:02:49Lana Ritchie.
00:02:51And Carrie Underwood.
00:03:20Good luck.
00:03:26You look beautiful tonight, Perry.
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 the fourth chair there on the panel.
00:03:45That's because tonight we welcome back to the Idol stage to be our guest judge, the world's
00:03:50youngest female EGOT winner and idol royalty herself, Jennifer Hudson.
00:04:13So good to see you.
00:04:16You look amazing.
00:04:20Welcome back.
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.
00:05:03That's what's back there.
00:05:04Wow.
00:05:04Not only is Jennifer our guest judge for the evening, but earlier this week she met with
00:05:09the top nine to mentor them on their Disney song picks.
00:05:12Plus, the finalists got the VIP treatment when they visited Disneyland Resort for some
00:05:17magical 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 on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
00:05:28Just look for our pinned voting posts on those platforms to comment and vote.
00:05:33And for everyone watching at home or here in our studio, we've got a fun Disney game for
00:05:39you.
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.
00:05:53Hi.
00:05:54See how many you can find.
00:05:55Looking good, Phil.
00:05:57Now kicking things off with Daniel Stallworth.
00:06:01It's a 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.
00:06:11The audience of the galaxy mission breakout.
00:06:14I felt my heart go up and down.
00:06:19My family, they support me 100%.
00:06:21They called me today.
00:06:22They kind of hated they couldn't be here.
00:06:24That's my God.
00:06:24But I have my other family here.
00:06:26The hopefuls here of American Idol.
00:06:27I appreciate them for just being the family away from home.
00:06:33Disneyland was incredible.
00:06:34But I'm super excited to meet the one and only Jennifer Hudson.
00:06:38When 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 the 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 an 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.
00:07:49Take you wonder by wonder.
00:07:53Over, sideways and under, on a magic carpet ride.
00:08:01A whole new world.
00:08:06A new fantastic point of view.
00:08:11No one to tell us no, or where to go.
00:08:16Let me share this whole new world with you.
00:08:26Unbelievable sight, indescribable 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.
00:09:06I can't go back to where I used to be.
00:09:08Every moment ran later.
00:09:11It's not just in any way.
00:09:14There's time to spare.
00:09:17Let me share this whole new world with you.
00:09:24A whole new world
00:09:29That's where we'll be
00:09:34A thrilling chase
00:09:37A wondrous place
00:09:40For you
00:09:43And me
00:09:51Oh
00:10:08What
00:10:10The advice that
00:10:12The advice that Jennifer gave you
00:10:14You took to heart
00:10:16Your sermon was amazing
00:10:18And more importantly
00:10:21It was so natural
00:10:23You were just giving
00:10:25God's gift to us
00:10:26And it was so powerful
00:10:28The way you delivered
00:10:30Congratulations
00:10:31Thank you so much
00:10:33Can I get an amen
00:10:36Daniel I was so excited when I saw that
00:10:39You were going to sing this song tonight
00:10:40Because I knew you would crush it
00:10:42And I was right
00:10:43That was
00:10:43It felt like it was made for you
00:10:45And your voice
00:10:46And it just seemed so easy
00:10:47And just
00:10:48Beautiful
00:10:49Thank you
00:10:50Thank you so much
00:10:51Thank you
00:10:54All I want to say is
00:10:56The doors of the church are now open
00:10:58There you go
00:10:59After that performance
00:11:01You ministered
00:11:02You owned it
00:11:04You sang from your shindo
00:11:06Y'all may not know what that means
00:11:07But he does
00:11:08You know what I mean?
00:11:09My shindo is there
00:11:10Yes
00:11:10And I felt it
00:11:11And you took every note
00:11:13That I gave you
00:11:14You did that baby
00:11:15Thank you
00:11:15Thank you
00:11:16You did that baby
00:11:22Can you teach me to sing
00:11:24Jennifer
00:11:24Please?
00:11:27Daniel
00:11:27I love your charisma
00:11:29Your style
00:11:30The way you navigate
00:11:31Everything you do
00:11:32Is so
00:11:33Well done
00:11:35I mean you're
00:11:36Since day one
00:11:37We've seen you
00:11:38You've just got it all
00:11:39You've got it all hooked up
00:11:40And put together
00:11:41And you started at one level
00:11:43Of that song
00:11:44And then
00:11:44You really started showing out
00:11:46At the end
00:11:46And that's what we've seen you do
00:11:48You're just amazing
00:11:49Great job
00:11:49Thank you
00:11:50Thank you
00:11:53Setting the tone tonight
00:11:55Nice work
00:11:56Thank you
00:11:57Thank you
00:11:57Do you know what a shindo is?
00:11:59Shindo is
00:12:00It's the Holy Ghost on the inside
00:12:01Holy Ghost on the inside
00:12:02For anybody that wasn't following along
00:12:04Want to know what the shindo is
00:12:06Oh he can tell you better than I can
00:12:08Yeah it's the Holy Ghost
00:12:09It's like fire
00:12:10Up in my
00:12:10There you go
00:12:11Shut up in your bones
00:12:12I have to come out
00:12:13Yes sir
00:12:14I feel the heat
00:12:15Yeah you feel it
00:12:16I feel the heat
00:12:16You got it on me
00:12:17It's in there
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
00:12:24While you've been here right?
00:12:25Yes sir
00:12:25What's she sending you?
00:12:26Well she sends me food
00:12:27And she sends me like cologne and stuff
00:12:29She wants me to smell good
00:12:30You do
00:12:31You have a great
00:12:32Great scent to you
00:12:33I try
00:12:34She just asked Roger do you have what she just sent us to give to you
00:12:37Wow
00:12:38I like the jacket
00:12:39Nice
00:12:39She sent these
00:12:41These must be your favorite
00:12:42Oh wow
00:12:43Chocolate cup
00:12:45Debra
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
00:12:53Online at American Idol.com
00:12:55You can also vote via social media or by texting your votes
00:12:58It's unlimited
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00:13:00Per vote method
00:13:01Daniel everyone
00:13:03Yes sir
00:13:03Thank you
00:13:03Great job
00:13:10And now Jennifer advises Brayden Rumpfelt 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
00:13:22All right
00:13:23The mentor this week is Jennifer Hudson
00:13:26What?
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
00:13:37But yesterday I was screaming on roller coasters
00:13:39So
00:13:39You gotta say your voice
00:13:46Okay
00:13:46Bitch you'll 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
00:13:56We're best friends
00:13:57Yes!
00:13:59Oh my god
00:14:01For Disney week I'm singing Remember Me from the movie Coco
00:14:04So I'm like 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 let me run through this in my head right quick
00:14:14I knew the lyrics
00:14:16I was very confident about that
00:14:17And then
00:14:20Remember me
00:14:22Getting next to her and talking
00:14:24Freaks me out
00:14:25I was so nervous
00:14:29Hey what's up
00:14:30Dang it I'm sorry
00:14:30That was embarrassing
00:14:32I love his voice
00:14:34I do need him to focus a little bit more
00:14:36Reel it in
00:14:38The world only knew
00:14:39The little amount of time we have to prepare for something
00:14:43Right right
00:14:43But they don't
00:14:44And they gonna judge you just the same
00:14:46Don't worry
00:14:47Don't let me down
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
00:14:51Just 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
00:14:55Your lyrics
00:14:56I will do it
00:14:58I'm gonna be looking at him upside his head like Brayden
00:15:00Are you there baby
00:15:01You ready
00:15:02Because tonight
00:15:03Is the night
00:15:08Are you ready
00:15:09I'm ready
00:15:12Brayden gets his Disney moment
00:15:14Live
00:15:15Right after this
00:15:16Hang tight
00:15:26Big smiles
00:15:27You're back live on American Idol
00:15:29On our annual Disney night
00:15:31Right now we're excited to share news
00:15:33On some updates coming to Star Wars Galaxy's Edge
00:15:36At Disneyland Park
00:15:37Starting next week
00:15:38April 29th
00:15:40You could run into the likes of Darth Vader
00:15:43Leo Organa
00:15:44Han Solo
00:15:45And Luke Skywalker
00:15:46While strolling the Alpha Rim outpost
00:15:49These iconic heroes and villains of the Star Wars saga
00:15:51Will join some of the familiar faces you see there
00:15:54And to add to the atmosphere
00:15:56Some selections from John Williams' iconic Star Wars film scores
00:16:00Will be your soundtrack throughout the land
00:16:02So kick into hyperspace
00:16:04And get to Star Wars Galaxy's Edge
00:16:07At Disneyland Park
00:16:09To check it all out
00:16:10Now performing the Oscar winning Remember Me
00:16:14Here is our friend Brayden
00:16:24Remember Me
00:16:28Though I have to say goodbye
00:16:32Remember Me
00:16:35Don'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'll hold you in my heart
00:16:48I'll 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
00:17:06Each time you hear a sack guitar
00:17:10Know that I'm with you
00:17:14The only way that I can be
00:17:18Until you're in my arms again
00:17:27I know that I'm with you
00:17:27I know that I'm with you
00:17:39Oh
00:17:53And know that I'm with you
00:17:56The only way that I can be
00:18:02Until you're in my arms
00:18:09Again
00:18:20Remember me
00:18:39Brayden, you have, you have such a great, um, like getting into character kind of presence
00:18:48when you sing, and it's really refreshing to watch. It's not like you're just out here singing a song
00:18:54and dazzling us with your voice. It's, it's, you're, you're getting into the character and telling a
00:18:59story and you're pulling us all in as you do it. And it's pretty captivating to watch. It's a cool,
00:19:04it's a cool talent that you have. Thank you. Brayden, I am so proud of you. Yes, you remember
00:19:12the words. I see that. But what I love about you, you're such, you're a star. I really think you
00:19:17are
00:19:17a star. Isn't he a star, y'all? Wow. In many ways, like you captivated me just sitting in your
00:19:26rehearsal alone and you, didn't he that captivate you just now, guys, watching him perform? You
00:19:31brought us into you. I felt like I was in the scene from the movie, you know what I mean?
00:19:36And
00:19:37you did an excellent job and I hope to see you again back next week.
00:19:45Yeah, that, that was a very challenging, tricky song that didn't, uh, we've seen you come out and
00:19:52sing big moments, but that, that thing was tender, a lot of movements, a lot of chords in this high
00:19:58pressure scenario. Uh, you did a great job creating the mood and showing us, uh, things that you can do
00:20:06in the future. I saw a lot in your future in that performance. You know how, how hard it is
00:20:15to have the band behind you and your voice is all this out there. And for you to navigate that
00:20:21with your false set or going into your natural head voice, I think you did so well on that. By
00:20:26the
00:20:26way, that was very, as Luke said, tricky, but thank God you remember the lyrics. So it was all right,
00:20:31huh? Yes. Thank you. Thank you. Great job. Backstage before the show, I was talking with Jennifer
00:20:40and she said, that Braden, he's so talented and he is hysterical. Great sense of humor. Cracking a lot
00:20:47of jokes. Yeah, I got jokes. Okay. Oh, you want to make fun of my shortness? They were like the
00:20:54same
00:20:55height. I was going to try that out. It's not good. All right. Can you do the Yoda?
00:21:02No, no, not really. Vote for Braden right now online. You can do Facebook on our socials,
00:21:09Instagram, TikTok accounts. Find the pin voting post there and comment with his name to show
00:21:15him some love. Text voting is available to subscribers of all carriers. Braden, everyone.
00:21:21Well done. That's how we do it, buddy. Thank you.
00:21:28Don't forget to check out the Disney performances from all your top nine tomorrow morning when they
00:21:33drop on streaming services everywhere. Now, we're shifting things in overdrive with Lucas
00:21:39Leon's visit to Cars Land in Disney's California Adventure Park. Here we go.
00:21:47Today, I'm here with my mom. When I was real young, she took me to Disney World.
00:21:52So it's pretty cool to be able to go to Disneyland with her.
00:21:55We're in Radiator Springs.
00:21:57Tell me more about Cars.
00:21:58We're about to go ride Radiator Springs racers. I'm a big Cars fan, so this is awesome for me.
00:22:04I think walking through Radiator Springs is the perfect way to prepare.
00:22:08They're singing Life is a Highway.
00:22:10Life is a highway.
00:22:12Okay.
00:22:13I want to ride me all night long.
00:22:16Mentor this week is Jennifer Hudson. It's awesome. I respect her in every single way.
00:22:21Life is a Highway. And why did you choose that song?
00:22:23Well, it's Disney night, and I'm a big car guy. And the movie Cars. Grew up on it. Watched it
00:22:28over 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. Thanks.
00:22:37Like, you have such great instinct and presence in your music. I got one note.
00:22:41Yeah.
00:22:42Look at the crowd. Because it feel like a, well, you could bring in the room.
00:22:45Yeah.
00:22:46You know what I mean?
00:22:47Yeah.
00:22:48You feel that instinctively, right?
00:22:49Yeah.
00:22:51Lucas needs to look at the crowd, so.
00:22:52I gave him an assignment. I'm going to sit there.
00:22:54And I sat in the judge's chair. Yes, I did.
00:22:57That's what it looked like back here.
00:22:59Oh, my God.
00:23:01I'm on American Idol.
00:23:04I want to see you over here.
00:23:08Bring me your eyes.
00:23:10I got an idea.
00:23:11Because you are holding the instrument, I think it would be good to put it in your vocal.
00:23:15Where you're like, everybody sing, life is a, ah, and fall back into that hook.
00:23:20He got the vocals.
00:23:21He got the, the instrument.
00:23:23He has to have the presence.
00:23:25I'm going to be cheering you on.
00:23:26I'm proud of you already, young man.
00:23:28I need Lucas to own the stage like it is a highway.
00:23:38We won't hesitate to break down the garden gate.
00:23:44There's not much time left today.
00:23:58Life's like a road that you traveled on.
00:24:01It's one day here and the next day gone.
00:24:03Sometimes you bend, sometimes 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 are sore.
00:24:15Come ride with me to the distant shore.
00:24:18We won't hesitate to break down the garden gate.
00:24:23There's not much time left today.
00:24:27Life is a highway.
00:24:30I want to ride along.
00:24:32I want to ride along.
00:24:37You're going my way.
00:24:40I want to ride along.
00:24:43I want to ride along.
00:24:45I want to ride along.
00:24:47There was a distance between you and I.
00:24:54Between you and I.
00:24:58Misunderstanding once and I look it in the eye.
00:25:08Come 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.
00:25:20Because life is a highway.
00:25:28Life is a highway.
00:25:31I want to ride it all night long.
00:25:37If you're going my way.
00:25:40I want to drive it all night long.
00:25:44All night long.
00:25:47Because life is a highway.
00:25:53All night long.
00:26:04Wow.
00:26:07Wow.
00:26:08Look at you, Lucas.
00:26:09You took every note.
00:26:11You own 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?
00:26:29That's what's going to get you further on that highway that you are already on.
00:26:32And you took us right with you.
00:26:34Didn't he?
00:26:34Yeah.
00:26:39Yeah.
00:26:39I love at such a young age.
00:26:42You're just comfortable in all these moments.
00:26:44You're so watchable to watch.
00:26:47You don't do anything to make us go, ooh, ooh, ah, ah.
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.
00:27:06Yeah.
00:27:06Yeah.
00:27:07Yeah.
00:27:07One thing, the one thing I want to tell you is that we come to the show as artists to
00:27:14see 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.
00:27:46Taking control of the stage.
00:27:48Nice work.
00:27:50So compare the 18-year-old Luke Bryan to Lucas here.
00:27:54Uh, he's doing a little better than old this, but, uh.
00:27:58Not true.
00:27:59Yeah, well, the thing is, I mean, just to have the confidence.
00:28:02I remember when I moved to Nashville and play in these big rooms, I mean, I would not look confident.
00:28:07So the fact that he's able to just be cool, chill, calm, and collective and all that is really impressive.
00:28:14Instinct and confidence.
00:28:15Well done.
00:28:15Great performance.
00:28:16If you want Lucas to make it to the finish line, vote for him right now.
00:28:20Head to our official PIN voting post on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to comment with his name.
00:28:25You can also vote online or via text.
00:28:29Lucas, everyone.
00:28:30Great job.
00:28:37After this, Hannah Harper with Tiana's theme from The Princess and the Frog.
00:28:42Disney Night on Idol is live and back in just a moment.
00:28:57We are having fun tonight.
00:29:01Back on our annual Disney Night.
00:29:04You're fitting right in, Jennifer Hudson.
00:29:06If you can't get enough American Idol, be sure to check out the American Idol official podcast.
00:29:10This week, Lance Bass is stopping by, plus David Archuleta.
00:29:14It drops Wednesday on Hulu and Disney Plus or wherever you get your podcast.
00:29:19Now, here's how Jennifer helped Hannah Harper perfect her performance.
00:29:24Oh, yeah.
00:29:25The Disney song that I'm singing this week is almost there from Princess and the Frog.
00:29:35What I love about this song is I feel like I can connect to the story, but I am nervous
00:29:39about the choreography side of the song.
00:29:40Two weeks ago, I had all this choreography planned for 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, her voice is okay, but she sucks at performing.
00:29:51And 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 and I'm almost there.
00:30:01I hate this.
00:30:02I love all of that energy.
00:30:03You get me.
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.
00:30:11I 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 just because it reminds me, like, that's my comfort zone.
00:30:26Acting like I'm just singing to my babies and just carrying on and 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 was so nice.
00:30:35And just to watch their faces light up, it's going to help me get into character.
00:30:39Okay, go here.
00:30:39I'm you.
00:30:40Jennifer took on the character.
00:30:42And I'm almost there.
00:30:45I was like, okay, this is exactly what the point is.
00:30:48Watching her, I was just like, I got to bring it.
00:30:49Down here, think I'm crazy.
00:30:53But I don't care.
00:30:55You see what I'm saying?
00:30:56Moving on the stage is like outside 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 and embrace your moment.
00:31:08You look like a Disney princess.
00:31:10Don't you feel like a Disney princess?
00:31:15Mama, I don't have time for dancing.
00:31:18That's just going to 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.
00:31:45I'm getting closer and closer every day.
00:31:48And I'm almost there.
00:31:52I'm almost there.
00:31:55People down here think I'm crazy.
00:31:58But I don't care.
00:32:02Trials and tribulations I've had in my share.
00:32:08But there ain't nothing going to stop me now.
00:32:11Because I'm almost there.
00:32:14I remember daddy told me fairy tales can come true.
00:32:22You've got to make them happen.
00:32:24It all depends on you.
00:32:27So I work real hard each and every day.
00:32:32And things for sure are going my way.
00:32:34Just doing what I do.
00:32:38Look out boys, I'm coming through.
00:32:42And I'm almost there.
00:32:45Oh, I'm almost there.
00:32:50People gonna come here from everywhere.
00:32:53And I'm almost there.
00:32:58There's been trials and tribulations.
00:33:04You know I've had my share.
00:33:09Climb the mountain and I cross the river.
00:33:12And I'm almost there.
00:33:15I'm almost there.
00:33:18Oh, I'm almost there.
00:33:46I'm almost there.
00:33:49Well, we still have, like, streamers still happening.
00:33:53There we go.
00:33:53That one went down.
00:33:54There you go.
00:33:55I loved it.
00:33:56I loved it.
00:33:57It made my heart smile.
00:33:59It made me smile watching you grow into, like,
00:34:04you kind of started with this Reba McIntyre little attitude thing,
00:34:08and then you grew into your character,
00:34:11and you didn't overdo anything.
00:34:13You did it perfectly like your personality that we know you is,
00:34:19and I loved it.
00:34:20One of my favorite performances you've ever done.
00:34:22Thank you so much.
00:34:23Very good.
00:34:26If I have to say ditto, ditto, that's a ditto.
00:34:30But I'm going to give you a little hint about something.
00:34:32I learned this a long time ago.
00:34:34What you do is whatever you're going to wear on stage, shoes,
00:34:38whatever shoes you're going to wear on stage, right,
00:34:42make sure you wear them in rehearsal so that your shoes don't scare you to death
00:34:48when you start moving.
00:34:49Otherwise, I saw you concentrating on how much can I dare on that step.
00:34:54Otherwise, your performance was amazing.
00:34:58I've said this before, and I will say it again.
00:35:01I mean, this is another way that you remind me of myself
00:35:04because I got dragged when I was on this show for not moving enough.
00:35:09And honestly, it was just I had never done anything like this before,
00:35:14and now I can't not move.
00:35:16Like, I sing with my entire body.
00:35:18So I feel like you are on your way.
00:35:20Just keep taking those steps.
00:35:22Keep getting more comfortable in the space that you're in.
00:35:25You were in character.
00:35:26You sounded beautiful.
00:35:27You look gorgeous.
00:35:28You should be very proud.
00:35:35Everything they just said and more.
00:35:37You look absolutely beautiful, first of all.
00:35:39And I love how you were natural and true to yourself in this moment.
00:35:45And I know that's not your cup of tea to be able to perform and sing,
00:35:49but you stood there and you sang that song,
00:35:51and you gave us a little bit here and there.
00:35:53If Carrie said, you're on your way, you're almost there.
00:35:57Yes, you're on a little sister.
00:35:58You keep on going.
00:36:00You tip your way to it, and before you know it,
00:36:02you will be right where you want to be, okay?
00:36:04Thank you so much.
00:36:06Congratulations.
00:36:09So was it more comfortable moving around after rehearsal
00:36:12and after working with Jennifer?
00:36:14Listen, if I could shed the shoes.
00:36:16There you go.
00:36:16You could have got down.
00:36:17There you go.
00:36:18It was funny watching Jennifer while you were performing
00:36:21because it was like she was trying to steer you with her body.
00:36:24She was leaning left and leaning right,
00:36:26trying to get you to move around, and you did.
00:36:28And what a performance.
00:36:29Wonderful to watch.
00:36:30Two great weeks in a row for Hannah.
00:36:31You can vote for her right now.
00:36:33If you want to see her in your top seven next week,
00:36:35we have five ways to get those votes in online via text
00:36:38and across the American Idol socials on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
00:36:43Voting closes in the final commercial parade.
00:36:46Hannah, everyone, thank you.
00:36:55These things are all over the place, aren't they?
00:36:58So many more Disney classics to hear.
00:37:01Your top nine are all taking the stage next with a song from Toy Story.
00:37:05The Disney magic continues right after the break.
00:37:20Welcome back.
00:37:21It is Idol Live.
00:37:23We got Samantha and Jeremy here from Highland Park, California.
00:37:27So you were at Disneyland Park while we were there shooting,
00:37:30and you told Megan, our producer, you had never been to this show before.
00:37:35And here you are.
00:37:36Welcome to Idol.
00:37:36What do you think so far?
00:37:37Oh, it's great here.
00:37:39We were just fangirling over Hannah, and then she's like,
00:37:41you guys watch the show?
00:37:42And yeah, we've been watching forever.
00:37:45You always wanted to be here, and you're celebrating something special today.
00:37:48Yeah, it's our five-year anniversary, wedding anniversary.
00:37:51It was amazing.
00:37:51We're there Saturday, my birthday, and all this happened.
00:37:54So it was amazing.
00:37:56Very good.
00:38:00Nice to meet you.
00:38:01Thanks for being here.
00:38:02Thanks for watching.
00:38:03Now in honor of the newest film coming from the treasured Toy Story lineup,
00:38:07with You've Got a Friend in Me, it is your top nine.
00:38:25You've got a friend in me.
00:38:29You've got a friend in me.
00:38:33When the road looks rough-headed, and you're miles and miles from a nice warm bed.
00:38:41You just remember what your old pal said.
00:38:45Boy, you've got a friend in me.
00:38:49Yeah, you've got a friend in me.
00:38:58You've got a friend in me.
00:39:26Some other folks might be a little bit smart.
00:39:33You've got a friend in me.
00:39:34You've got a friend in me.
00:39:34But none of them will ever love you the way I do.
00:39:41It's me and you, boy.
00:39:44And as the years go by,
00:39:47our friendship will never die.
00:39:51You're going to 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
00:40:25You got a friend in me
00:40:28What a classic
00:40:30And now Woody Buzz and Jesse are back
00:40:34On an all new adventure
00:40:35Where they face their biggest challenge yet
00:40:38This summer
00:40:39It's Toys vs Tech
00:40:40In Disney and Pixar's new film
00:40:42Toy Story 5
00:40:44Coming to theaters June 19
00:40:47And we are coming back with Chris
00:40:50And a smash hit from Foden
00:40:52Stay right there
00:40:53Be right back
00:41:11You're a lot 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 their Taylor Swift era
00:41:25They'll be taking the stage celebrating the music of Taylor Swift
00:41:28With iconic songs from 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
00:41:37It'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
00:41:49Watch this
00:41:52Today I'm here with my sister Laura at Disneyland
00:41:54Fun for Chris!
00:41:55Thank you guys!
00:41:57Is that where we're going?
00:41:58We've got to climb to the top of Adventureland Treehouse together
00:42:00It's so nice
00:42:02I love it
00:42:02I want to live here
00:42:04For this to be like a fun thing that we get to share
00:42:06It'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!
00:42:17But we probably will get wet
00:42:18That's moist
00:42:20It was really cool to be able to go with my sister
00:42:23We have this picture of us at Disney World
00:42:26And we're just little kids
00:42:28We're adults
00:42:29But we can be kids for the day
00:42:30You know
00:42:32Let it go
00:42:33Let it go
00:42:35This week I'm going to be singing
00:42:36Let It Go from Frozen
00:42:39Chris blew me completely away
00:42:41To take a big Disney ballad
00:42:44And 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 was
00:42:52Oh, you know
00:42:53He's figuring it out
00:42:54It would be really fascinating to see you work the stage
00:42:57I've never performed
00:42:59And when I do
00:42:59I'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
00:43:08When 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
00:43:13And I want to believe it
00:43:14I didn't either, don't worry
00:43:14This just said
00:43:14I feel naked up here
00:43:16I'm in my underwear
00:43:16Yes
00:43:17If you're uncomfortable
00:43:18The audience is going to be uncomfortable
00:43:20Pour it out
00:43:21Put it in a
00:43:22No!
00:43:23I want to let it go
00:43:25Own it
00:43:26Almost like you Hercules
00:43:28Or Tarzan or somebody
00:43:29That's this
00:43:31That's you
00:43:32It's a very big song
00:43:33And 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 blows white on the mountain
00:43:47It makes everything seem small
00:43:51The fears that once controlled me
00:43:54Can't get to me at all
00:43:57The wind is howling like this swirling storm inside
00:44:05Couldn't keep it in heaven
00:44:08Heaven knows I tried
00:44:12It's time to see what I can do
00:44:15To test the limits and break
00:44:18No right, no wrong, no one's for me
00:44:24I'm free
00:44:27Let it go
00:44:29Let it go
00:44:31Let it go
00:44:31Can't hold it back anymore
00:44:33Let it go
00:44:36Let it go
00:44:37Turn away and slam the door
00:44:41I don't care what they're going to say
00:44:47Let the storm wedge on
00:44:51Let the storm wedge on
00:44:55My power flurries through the air into the ground
00:45:00My 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
00:45:22Let it go
00:45:24Let it go
00:45:25Can't hold it back anymore
00:45:29Let it go
00:45:30Let it go
00:45:32Let it go
00:45:33Let 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
00:45:51The cold never bothered me anyway
00:46:05Way to go
00:46:06Way 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
00:46:12Going to give all that power behind us
00:46:14And the man could blow out her 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
00:46:21Stage presence, it was fantastic
00:46:23Thank you so much
00:46:24Chris, I'm really proud of you
00:46:27I 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
00:46:34If you're uncomfortable, we're going to be uncomfortable
00:46:37And you kind of seem like you were letting go a little bit
00:46:40And I would like to see more of that
00:46:42If people will vote for Chris
00:46:44Vote for your favorites
00:46:45That's the point, I want to see more
00:46:47Thank you
00:46:49Because Chris, you're the type
00:46:51You're such a teddy bear
00:46:52You're so lovable and adorable
00:46:54He really is
00:46:55And I just want to cheer for you
00:46:57And cheer you on
00:46:58You're a joy to watch
00:46:59You have an amazing voice
00:47:00What I don't want you to do
00:47:02Is lose the song while you're performing
00:47:04You didn't lose it
00:47:05But just to keep that in mind
00:47:06Because this is a singing competition first
00:47:09So don't never forget that, okay?
00:47:11Singing comes first
00:47:12But then show them
00:47:13Listen, I deserve to be here
00:47:15This is my stage too
00:47:16And you earned your right to be here
00:47:18So own it
00:47:18Thank you so much
00:47:25It's really tough to follow her, by the way
00:47:29But when I saw your audition
00:47:31I never in a million years would have picked
00:47:33That I would hear you sing Let It Go at some point
00:47:38I thought maybe like bad company or something
00:47:41But great job in playing along with the moment
00:47:45And learning what you can do
00:47:46That's what this is all about too
00:47:48Your 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
00:47:54And I didn't picture that song
00:47:56That performance on this night
00:47:58Talk about your song choice
00:48:00And why I connected with you
00:48:01Yeah, I just felt like
00:48:02I wanted to kind of build off
00:48:04Of what you guys said last week
00:48:05Like you saw energy
00:48:06And, Jennifer, you were just saying
00:48:08You gotta show them what you got
00:48:10And it just felt like
00:48:11Yeah, it's outside of my comfort zone
00:48:12But it's also
00:48:13It'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
00:48:18On the American Idol account
00:48:19On Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
00:48:22You can also vote online
00:48:24At AmericanIdol.com
00:48:25If you text your votes
00:48:26Data and message rates may apply
00:48:28Thank you, Chris
00:48:29Thank you, Ryan
00:48:35Are you counting all the hidden Mickeys?
00:48:38I saw a few seconds ago
00:48:39Idol's live on Facebook and TikTok
00:48:41Right now, go there
00:48:43Tell us where you're spotting them
00:48:45And after this
00:48:46Jennifer covered Circle of Life
00:48:48On the Idol stage back in 2004
00:48:50And now she's got a master class
00:48:52Lined up for Keela
00:48:54On that very song
00:48:55When we come back live here on Idol
00:48:58Disney Night
00:48:59Be right back
00:49:06Welcome back to Idol
00:49:07Tonight, you're getting to hear
00:49:08All your favorite Disney hits
00:49:13Okay, that's new
00:49:24It's the Mandalorian and Grogu
00:49:26Now 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
00:49:39And if you're feeling bold
00:49:41You 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
00:49:50Another out of this world mentor moment
00:49:53With Jennifer Odson
00:49:54Ready?
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
00:50:04Drew and I rode Rise of the Resistance
00:50:06And 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?
00:50:19Come on, Drewvers
00:50:19Seeing him happy here at Disneyland
00:50:21This is his first time
00:50:22It makes me feel so good
00:50:24Your allegiance with the first order
00:50:25Okay, order
00:50:27Very good
00:50:29That was insane
00:50:33It was nice to disconnect from the competition
00:50:35I'm enjoying myself, but hey, I'm ready to work
00:50:37Can I give you a hug?
00:50:38Of 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
00:50:47So hopefully I don't be starstruck
00:50:48Tell me you sing again
00:50:49My song is Circle of Life, The Lion King
00:50:52Ah!
00:50:54I think I know that song
00:50:55I sang this song on this show
00:50:58Oochai Season 3
00:50:59Uh, so we have to have something for you
00:51:02Something
00:51:03Something
00:51:03Yes, something
00:51:04The sun
00:51:07Come alive
00:51:09On the path of winding
00:51:12Oh, my God
00:51:14That is crazy
00:51:15What? I'm getting emotional
00:51:17Me too
00:51:18Like how life-changing this experience
00:51:21Yes, ma'am
00:51:21Truly is
00:51:22Yes
00:51:22What we do here
00:51:24Is the blueprint setting you up for your future
00:51:28When I say priceless
00:51:30Priceless
00:51:30The circle of life
00:51:35Circle of life was a game-changing moment for me
00:51:38So I'm hoping it's the same for her
00:51:40You better sing, girl
00:51:50From the day we arrive on the planet
00:51:56And blanking step into the sun
00:52:02There is more to see
00:52:04Than could ever be seen
00:52:07More to do
00:52:09Than could ever be done
00:52:13Some of us fall by the wayside
00:52:18And some of us soar to the stars
00:52:24And some of us sail through our troubles
00:52:28And some have to live with the scars
00:52:34The circle of life
00:52:39And it moves us all
00:52:45Through despair and hope
00:52:49Through faith and love
00:52:54Till we find our place
00:53:00Till we find our place
00:53:02On the path unwinding
00:53:05Oh, in the circle
00:53:13In the circle of life
00:53:18Oh, in the circle
00:53:23Till we find our place
00:53:28Oh, in the circle
00:53:33Oh, in the circle
00:53:44Oh, oh, in the circle
00:53:51Oh, oh, oh, oh, in the circle
00:53:55full of lies.
00:54:16She got her shoe!
00:54:33what they said that's all i got what they said yeah this song is is is it's a testimony and
00:54:43you
00:54:43just performed it like your testimony and i want to say i was looking at your baby over there
00:54:50singing this song as your as his mother was singing it and it takes me back to the first time
00:54:55i took my son who's somewhere around here right now watching circle life and i was bawling in tears
00:54:59and to think the full circle of my life that i'm sitting here watching you sing this song
00:55:03i hope it does the same for you as it did for me because you just did that thank you
00:55:12yeah
00:55:15jennifer don't know i already learned you can't look at your son when you're singing because i start
00:55:19crying i've already yeah so you learned the hard way i did yeah you did i did not warn you
00:55:25about
00:55:25that but great job great performance great look great everything thank you and you got the shoe
00:55:31you got the shoe
00:55:35there's only one way i can summarize what i just saw and it's going to be one big question and
00:55:43just say
00:55:44no not a question let the congregation say amen
00:55:54congratulations thank you ryan and you got the signature endorsement the throw of the shoe
00:55:59from jennifer hudson that's what that that's a good thing yes you want to get the shoe thrown at you
00:56:04it's strange but it's true compliment ryan it is a watch out for flying accessories that means
00:56:10she loves you great work tonight thank you thank you ryan magic
00:56:15keyla wants to be here in your top seven next week so vote for her now if you want that
00:56:20too you can find
00:56:21all the voting information at americanado.com two people headed home live tonight so don't wait vote now
00:56:26one more time for keyla take it with you thank you enjoy happy to see yeah you get to see
00:56:38we are coming back in a few with a fantastical performance from disneyland park by the cast
00:56:43of descendants wicked wonderland plus brooks over there with a breakout hit from hannah montana
00:56:50the movie see you live in just a second
00:57:02welcome back to idol now here to perform perfect princess a brand new song from the new movie
00:57:08descendants wicked wonderland here's malia liamani piara alex and brendan
00:57:33uh-oh best of intentions uh-oh big consequences not quite what we expected now they wanna
00:57:43be a perfect princess oh royale smile for everyone perfect princess always finding hope so fun
00:57:52i never believed i'd be a world looking at me to be a perfect princess what have we done
00:58:00and pink is in another fun p-r-i-n-c-e-s-s it's our two favorite princesses call
00:58:09us royally blessed
00:58:11it's clear we roll with the best two heroes in the making i know you're gonna be taking up the
00:58:18pokemon
00:58:18keep the kingdoms doing strong yawn more spoiled little brats trimming proper lovely ladies
00:58:25pride of the upper class perfect princess nepo babies manners hatter
00:58:39they see a perfect princess a royal smile for everyone perfect princess always finding hope so fun
00:58:49i never believed that idea we're looking at me to be a perfect princess
00:58:56what have we done
00:58:59so we changed everything it's all too much for me we just need time to think of how we can
00:59:06make how we can make it better
00:59:08there's pressure all around i have a sister now whatever's going down we'll figure it out figure
00:59:15it out together we'll figure it out figure it out together
00:59:21we love a perfect princess a royal smile for everyone perfect princess always finding hope so fun
00:59:32i never believed that idea we're looking at me to be a perfect princess perfect princess
00:59:40perfect princess what have we done and pink is in all the fun
00:59:51the cast of descendants what an amazing performance from Disneyland Park and here they are say hello to
00:59:58leon mani segura brendan trombley alexandra bird and tiara romero great job at american idol
01:00:06great moves out there too descendant's wicked wonderland premieres this summer on disney channel
01:00:11and disney plus don't miss it now he's trying to climb into the top seven with a hannah montana pick
01:00:18it is brooks let's go brooks
01:00:25my sister flew in so she could come to disneyland with me let's go
01:00:30i grew up watching my sister do musical theater very confident on a stage
01:00:34and um once singing came to me a couple years ago she definitely pushed me to be more out there
01:00:39with it to be on american idol it's everything is surreal
01:00:43can i take a picture with you i never thought anything would lead to people knowing me just by
01:00:48my face and it's really nice having people notice you for you
01:00:53brooks in the house how much experience have you had prior to this just american idol
01:00:58what do you mean my first performance was my audition
01:01:01you're brave i'm still working on the confidence part what are you singing the climb the climb i relate
01:01:07to the climb it's the stage i am in life just progressing being able to overcome confidence
01:01:12issues struggles i'm facing this is sitting the chances i'm taking
01:01:19hey he seems very introverted but i think it works i think he needs to just allow his voice to
01:01:25be heard
01:01:25it's the climb i almost want like one more note because you're climbing so why not climb vocally
01:01:33it's the climb it's the climb maybe it's the climb even that just that one extra little nuance it's the
01:01:40climb
01:01:52it's the climb
01:01:53it's the climb
01:01:55it's the climb
01:01:56it's the climb
01:02:04i'm gonna have my shoe ready you don't even know what that means
01:02:19i can almost see it
01:02:22i can almost see it
01:02:23that dream i'm dreaming but there's a voice inside my head
01:02:28You'll never reach it
01:02:31Every step I'm taking
01:02:34Every move I make feels
01:02:37Lost with no direction
01:02:39My faith is shaking
01:02:42And I gotta keep trying
01:02:48Gotta 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
01:03:18The 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
01:03:33And these are the moments that
01:03:37I'm gonna remember most
01:03:39Just gotta keep going
01:03:42And I gotta keep trying
01:03:48Just keep pushing on
01:03:53There'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
01:04:16It's the climb
01:04:22It's the climb
01:04:29It's the climb
01:04:47Brooks, you have such a special sound that 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 and said
01:04:59I'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
01:05:05Thank you
01:05:08Yeah, Brooks
01:05:10Keep digging
01:05:11I felt like the song may have run away from you a little bit
01:05:14Just a couple times
01:05:15But just keep figuring this out as you go
01:05:18Cause I love your voice
01:05:19Just keep chasing this
01:05:20Thank you
01:05:21Alright
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
01:05:33And 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
01:05:39Brooks, you'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 in 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
01:05:52Always fun to watch you, buddy
01:05:53You gotta vote for Brooks
01:05:55Find our pinned voting post on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
01:05:59And comment with his name
01:06:01It's one name
01:06:02Per comment, per vote
01:06:03Yeah
01:06:03And you can vote up to ten times across all platforms and methods
01:06:07Brooks, one of the great things about this show is 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?
01:06:18Cause I hear you're a real Prince Charming
01:06:20Oh God
01:06:21Um
01:06:23Pfff
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
01:06:30Former finalist Ray
01:06:32One of the biggest fans of Brooks has come back
01:06:46Is there something you want to tell us, Ray?
01:06:49Um
01:06:50The princess is here to claim her Prince
01:06:53Whoa
01:06:57Apparently, Ray said this 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
01:07:08Alright, vote for Brooks
01:07:09And coming up, an Oscar-winning song for Pocahontas
01:07:11From Jordan McCullough
01:07:13Idol's Disney night continues live right after this
01:07:16Hi
01:07:17Okay
01:07:18Woo
01:07:20Woo
01:07:23Woo
01:07:24Woo
01:07:24Woo
01:07:24Woo
01:07:26Woo
01:07:27Woo
01:07:27Woo
01:07:27Woo
01:07:27Woo
01:07:27Woo
01:07:28Woo
01:07:42Woo
01:07:44Woo
01:07:45Woo
01:07:46Woo
01:07:47Woo
01:08:10Woo
01:08:11faster than everybody else.
01:08:15My mom is my best friend.
01:08:17And so having her here with me at Disneyland,
01:08:19it means the most.
01:08:21Love you.
01:08:21Love you too.
01:08:23My mom was a single mom.
01:08:24And I didn't know that we struggled.
01:08:26I didn't know that the reason why she was always working
01:08:28is to provide.
01:08:29And I'm so grateful for how she raised me.
01:08:36My mom, I hope she sees.
01:08:37Girl, I see all that you've done.
01:08:39Take a break.
01:08:40Let me do it now.
01:08:42Let me take care of you just for the day.
01:08:45Probably the best week I've had in my life ever.
01:08:47Going to Disneyland to Jennifer Hudson.
01:08:49It's me, Jennifer.
01:08:51I came down.
01:08:51I know who you are, girl.
01:08:52Jennifer, wait a second.
01:08:53Give me just a moment.
01:08:54Oh, OK.
01:08:54This is the Jennifer Hudson we're talking about,
01:08:56the voice of it all.
01:08:57Hey, Jennifer, we can do a hug.
01:08:59I can give you a hug.
01:09:00Oh, my goodness.
01:09:00OK.
01:09:01Back in 2018, Jennifer Hudson commented
01:09:04on one of my singing videos.
01:09:06This meant so much to me.
01:09:07I look up to her so much.
01:09:09The Disney song I'm singing this week is Colors of the Wind from Pocahontas.
01:09:13Have you ever heard the wolf cry?
01:09:16Jordan has a beautiful voice.
01:09:19We would call it an anointing.
01:09:22In Pocahontas while he grinned.
01:09:25You better.
01:09:26I'm sorry.
01:09:27I hate people, too.
01:09:29I couldn't get the shoe off.
01:09:31The shoe baby next.
01:09:31I'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.
01:09:42OK.
01:09:43Right before the key change.
01:09:44OK, yeah.
01:09:45I feel like you should almost make that the big moment.
01:09:47OK.
01:09:48Where you can elongate a note.
01:09:50OK.
01:09:52Never know.
01:09:53Right there.
01:09:54No, kind of thing.
01:09:58Never know.
01:10:13You think the only people who are people are the people who look and think like you.
01:10:29If you walk the footsteps of a stranger, you'll learn things you never knew you never knew.
01:10:41Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon?
01:10:48Or answer grinning Bobcat while he grinned?
01:10:52Can you sing with all the voices of the mountain?
01:11:00Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?
01:11:07Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?
01:11:15How high does the sycamore grow?
01:11:20How high does the sycamore grow?
01:11:21If you cut it down, then you'll never know.
01:11:32And you'll never hear the wolf cry to the blue corn moon.
01:11:42For all the way white or covered skin.
01:11:48We need to sing with all the voices of the mountain.
01:11:54You can own the earth and still.
01:12:00All you own is earth until you can paint with all the colors of the wind.
01:12:22Yeah, yeah, yeah
01:13:01i'm not saying anything listen to them
01:13:08all right all right so so real short real sweet southern southern we are saying it
01:13:14shut your mouth i hear you jordan that was perfect thank you thank you so much
01:13:30i ain't got nothing to say i threw the shoes ain't nothing else to be said both of them
01:13:34how many did you bring tonight to the show jennifer i was looking at carrie like girl
01:13:39could i borrow your shoes these are for you anything to add he got my shoes in his hand
01:13:48thank you jennifer thank you all done magical he needs your votes to make it to next week
01:13:53you can vote up for 10 times for finalists right now on live here text or talk or social
01:13:57on facebook instagram and tiktok once more jordan thank you we'll celebrate
01:14:04coming up an emotional hannah montana ballad from kindle don't go anywhere we will be right
01:14:17back with you live on american idol we have another incredible guest judge joining the
01:14:31panel next week the always hilarious nikki glazer will take a seat at the desk while the finalists
01:14:37pay homage to the artists and music of california now our final performance of the night and it's
01:14:44coming from kimbo my husband and i are both very much adrenaline junkies so to be able to come to
01:14:51disneyland and ride the roller coasters and just get a break has been awesome we're having a blast we've
01:14:57been married for six months we are newlyweds this has been a very incredible journey to watch you
01:15:03on there's nothing more beautiful than you singing your heart out nice to meet you so inspired by you
01:15:10tell me a bit about your story how has this experience been for you yeah um i lost my voice
01:15:16last
01:15:16week and then just immediately thought in my head the beginning stages there was so much confidence in
01:15:23what i did and i feel like as soon as life started sorry i'm like getting emotional are already take
01:15:28your time it's your moment oh why are you getting emotional i can't even make it through sorry
01:15:36i understand it's an emotional journey yes i went through a whoo a world we all did last week was
01:15:43a
01:15:43bummer and did take a toll on my confidence you dream about moments like this this is what i want
01:15:50to
01:15:50do for the rest of my life that's why this song just hits home so hard for me
01:15:57i'm singing butterfly fly away from hannah montana this song it speaks to the journey that i've been on
01:16:02hold on tight i was not expecting to cry like this on this stage today it's human yeah it's okay
01:16:11to be
01:16:12emotional but you need to be able to straddle balance out a bit but i don't want you to lose
01:16:17it
01:16:18kendall has hearts but if she gets too emotional she's gonna lose a huge part of her song it's a
01:16:23lot
01:16:23on the line so i need her to be focused balanced and pull out the tricks
01:16:36you talked to me and turned out the light kept me safe and sound at night little girls depend on
01:16:47things like that you brush my teeth and combed my hair had to drive me everywhere you were always there
01:17:01when i looked back you had to do it all alone make a living make a home
01:17:13must have been as hard as it could be and when i couldn't sleep at night scared things wouldn't turn
01:17:26out bright
01:17:27you would hold my hand and see you would hold my hand and see you to me
01:17:36caterpillar in the tree how you wonder who you'll be can't go far but you can always dream
01:17:50wish you wish you wish you might don't you worry hold on tight i promise you that there will come
01:18:01a day
01:18:02butterfly butterfly butterfly butterfly butterfly butterfly
01:18:13caterpillar in the tree how you wonder who you'll be can't go far but you can always dream
01:18:27Wish you may and wish you might
01:18:31Don't you worry, hold on tight
01:18:35Promise you that there will come a day
01:18:41Butterfly, fly away
01:19:01Alright, that was the way to step into your light
01:19:07Remember one thing, you were born enough
01:19:11That was fabulous
01:19:12Thank you
01:19:13Kendall, I think feeling like you felt last week is very necessary
01:19:21Because when we don't have moments like that
01:19:25We can't have beautiful moments of redemption like you just had
01:19:29Thank you
01:19:36That was absolutely beautiful
01:19:40Let me take it to her
01:19:43That's not the same
01:19:46Thank you
01:19:47Yeah
01:19:50Jennifer goes, it ain't the same when I take it
01:19:52Yes, I get it
01:19:55Listen, way to, just way to come back
01:19:58Way to get through a rough week
01:19:59And listen, now you can let the emotion out and get it out
01:20:03So, you did it, great job
01:20:05Thank you
01:20:08If we had any more performances, Luke'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, yes
01:20:15Well, here, hop away on one if you like
01:20:18I mean
01:20:18There you go
01:20:18I don't know what we're on
01:20:20Gotta vote, great job, thank you very much
01:20:22Thank you
01:20:22Beautiful
01:20:23Kendall, vote for her
01:20:25Her life in the competition depends on your votes
01:20:28Vote for Kendall and all your favorites right now
01:20:31You can vote up to ten times per finalist, per platform
01:20:34Kendall, everyone
01:20:35Thank you
01:20:36Best shoes to keep
01:20:41Huge thanks to Chris Pooley and the band for a magical night of Disney music
01:20:46Thanks to our friends at Disneyland Resort for all the fun at Star Wars Galaxy's Edge
01:20:51And for making this night possible
01:20:54In just a few minutes, nine will become seven
01:20:57Voting will close over this next commercial break
01:21:00So don't hesitate, lock 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 is closed
01:21:19It'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 sitting 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 going to sing my way to it
01:21:54So you do the same
01:21:55And you get to say when your dream starts and when it ends
01:22:00Well said
01:22:01Time now for the live results
01:22:04Tom, dim the lights and here we go
01:22:09Good luck to all of you in 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
01:22:37Kila, congratulations
01:22:38Continuing their idol era in your top seven next week
01:22:42It is good news for
01:22:44Jordan
01:22:50Joining the others in the lounge
01:22:52Live now after the vote
01:22:54It is
01:22:55Chris
01:22:56Congratulations
01:22:58One step closer
01:23:01To the finale
01:23:02It is
01:23:06Hannah
01:23:13America
01:23:14You also love
01:23:17Brooks
01:23:18You are safe
01:23:21So
01:23:23Head on together here in the center of the stage
01:23:25Braden, Lucas and 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
01:23:49After the nationwide vote
01:23:52Is
01:23:53Braden
01:23:55Congratulations, Braden
01:23:56You did it
01:24:00That means we say goodbye to Lucas and Kendall
01:24:05Thank you two very much
01:24:07Remember what Jennifer said
01:24:10And there you have it America
01:24:12Your top seven
01:24:15Don't miss it
01:24:16When they take the stage next week
01:24:18With the Taylor Swift song book
01:24:20Live on ABC and Disney Plus
01:24:22Thanks to our incredible panel tonight
01:24:24And our guest
01:24:26Thank you all for watching and voting
01:24:27We'll see you next week live for American Idol
01:24:30Until then, goodnight America
01:24:41Thank you
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