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00:00:00Tonight, two worlds collide.
00:00:02American Idol collabs with Dancing with the Stars.
00:00:05Our top five hit the ballroom.
00:00:07And legends from our show's 2006 class return live.
00:00:12This is the moment.
00:00:14And this is American Idol.
00:00:31Thank you very much.
00:00:33Welcome to the semifinals.
00:00:36One of the most massive nights of the season.
00:00:38Voting is now open for all your favorites.
00:00:41Last week was the highest live vote so far.
00:00:45Let's beat that tonight.
00:00:47Are you ready for the judges?
00:00:49Here they come.
00:01:09New friend.
00:01:12What is she?
00:01:15Carrie Underwood.
00:01:20And she's forever our girl, the one and only,
00:01:25the original Paula Abdul.
00:01:30I'm so happy to see you.
00:01:31I'm so happy to see you.
00:01:32I'm so happy to see you.
00:01:32Let's have some fun.
00:01:35Your judges!
00:02:11She's got to get to work, y'all.
00:02:13She's got to get to work.
00:02:14Let her sit.
00:02:18Recognize this.
00:02:21It's like it was yesterday, you know?
00:02:23We just did this not that long ago, right?
00:02:27All from the beginning.
00:02:28Paula was here on day one.
00:02:30American Idol breaking records.
00:02:34We had such a great time together.
00:02:36I adore you.
00:02:38I adore you, too.
00:02:38So happy to see you.
00:02:39I'm so happy.
00:02:40So, what do they got to do tonight for you?
00:02:42What are you looking for?
00:02:43I'm just so happy to be at my old home.
00:02:48And to see some of my children that are now grown and have kids, I feel like.
00:02:56And meeting the new hopefuls.
00:02:59Just wanting for all of you to have the best time ever and leave your heart out there.
00:03:04And I'm tearing up.
00:03:07Oh.
00:03:08Oh.
00:03:09Oh.
00:03:10Oh.
00:03:10It's going to be a great show tonight.
00:03:12Oh.
00:03:12Jamal Roberts is in the house with a performance.
00:03:16Woo!
00:03:16Plus, we're going to party like it's 2006 with the stars of that historic season.
00:03:20Bucky Covington over there.
00:03:21Yeah.
00:03:21Kelly Pickler.
00:03:22Kelly Amin.
00:03:24Paris Bennett.
00:03:25And the winner, Taylor Hicks.
00:03:26But first, the mirror ball stilettos have been hung by the ceiling with care.
00:03:32It's our Dancing with the Stars collab featuring some of the greatest dancers from the show.
00:03:37Here's the all-important voting information for your top five.
00:03:41Take a look.
00:03:41Get started now if you haven't already.
00:03:43Remember, tonight you're voting for who you want to see compete in our star-studded finale
00:03:47next week.
00:03:48It's 10 votes per finalist per voting platform.
00:03:51Make sure you max them out for all your favorites.
00:03:54We've got the Dancing with the Stars pros here.
00:03:57Jan Robnick.
00:03:59Randy Arnold.
00:04:00Reb Sebchenko.
00:04:02And Whitney Carson.
00:04:05They're taking the stage in just a second with Keela Richardson.
00:04:09But first, here's her time with Grammy-winning producer and idol legend, Randy Jackson.
00:04:16Let's go!
00:04:19Keela, what's going down?
00:04:21Hey, what's going down?
00:04:22Randy discovered a lot of artists.
00:04:24You know, Fantasia, Jennifer, and Carey.
00:04:27Any advice he gives, I'm gonna take it because he know a star when he see one.
00:04:31So what song are you singing?
00:04:33River Deep, Mountain High.
00:04:34Ooh, Great Eye Cantina.
00:04:36Yes, sir.
00:04:37You gonna dance?
00:04:38I can't dance, but I'll figure it out.
00:04:40You're gonna shake.
00:04:40I'm gonna bust some money.
00:04:41Having the disser with the stars' disses, I think it's gonna bring a different energy.
00:04:46Knowing that it's just not you on the stage.
00:04:48It's like, we're giving them a show now.
00:04:50I'm just gonna try to get into it.
00:04:51You know what I mean?
00:04:52I'm trying to move with them.
00:04:53And it gets deeper.
00:04:55Let me see.
00:04:56You know what I loved about this?
00:04:58You stayed on the melody.
00:04:59But you can't give it all to them all at once.
00:05:02Mm-hmm.
00:05:02Gotta let it marinate, then make the run as big as you want.
00:05:06Baby, baby.
00:05:08You got it, man.
00:05:09Come on now.
00:05:10Are you in it to win it, Keela?
00:05:12I'm in it to win it.
00:05:13Ooh.
00:05:15Quick response.
00:05:15When I walked in for the audition, I was questioning, you know, if I did belong here.
00:05:21Hey, guys.
00:05:21I didn't have that confidence.
00:05:23But American Idol, this has changed my belief a lot about what's possible.
00:05:27Because from here, I do feel like I can reach the goal.
00:05:29You know, the goal is to win.
00:05:31This girl's ready, y'all.
00:05:36With her version of River Deep Mountain High by Ike and Tina Turner, it's Keela Richardson.
00:05:48When I was a little girl, I had a rag doll, the only doll I've ever owned, yeah.
00:06:00Now I love you just the way I love that rag doll, but only now my love has grown.
00:06:09I think it's stronger anyway.
00:06:15I think it's higher, day by day.
00:06:22I think it's higher, day by day.
00:06:34If I lost you, would I cry?
00:06:37If I lost you, would I cry?
00:06:39Oh, how I love you, baby.
00:06:42Baby, baby, baby, baby.
00:06:49Hey!
00:06:51maybe it's stronger every day. Hey,
00:06:57maybe, wiri- king schussingあ. Hey!
00:07:04Hey!
00:07:10Hey! Hey!
00:07:15We'll never be mountain high
00:07:19If I lost you, could I cry
00:07:25Oh, how I love you, baby
00:07:28Baby, baby, baby
00:07:32Now somebody make some noise
00:07:48Good to have you, nice to have you
00:07:51Welcome to Idol
00:07:53Looking good
00:07:58Give it up for the Dancing with the Stars pros, everyone
00:08:01And Keylon
00:08:04I think they like you
00:08:07Lionel, start us off
00:08:08That's the way you start a show off
00:08:11Right?
00:08:11Now what I love the most is the attitude
00:08:14No matter what they're doing
00:08:17That's your dance
00:08:20Always remember, don't work too hard
00:08:22But what you were sounding like was everything
00:08:25I love the way you do your thing
00:08:27Vote, everybody, vote, vote, vote
00:08:29Thank you, thank you, thank you
00:08:31Keylon, it's such an honor and pleasure to meet you
00:08:35And you don't have to do anything other than the Lionel step in that dress
00:08:39It's beautiful
00:08:40I have to tell you
00:08:41Your vocal range is like a weapon
00:08:43You can go from a whisper to a thunderstorm
00:08:45And it feels like every moment is inevitable
00:08:49And that's the mark of a true performer
00:08:51And your confidence is blooming so beautifully
00:08:55I only have one little bit of criticism
00:08:58And it's constructive
00:09:00And it's this
00:09:01Remember that your whisper has to be equally as dangerous as your top note
00:09:08Yes, ma'am
00:09:09That's it, you're beautiful
00:09:10Thank you so much
00:09:11You're welcome
00:09:12Thank you
00:09:13Thank you, thank you
00:09:13You really are kicking us off on a high note
00:09:18Your interactions with the dancers were perfect
00:09:20I feel like tonight is such a great training ground for things that you guys are going to be doing
00:09:25for the rest of your careers
00:09:27You're going to have people doing stuff behind you on stage
00:09:30And having them not feel like there's you and then there's them that's separate
00:09:34Like you guys are having fun together
00:09:37And it made the audience have fun
00:09:38And you sound great, you look gorgeous
00:09:41All good things
00:09:42Thank you, Gary
00:09:47All of that was a lot for me to take in
00:09:49I was just like, I was like, oh wow
00:09:51I mean, I didn't realize the energy
00:09:53What were you staring at, Luke?
00:09:55Well, just the dancing and the energy
00:09:57And I was realizing that I can't dance in that moment
00:10:01It took tonight's episode to make you realize that?
00:10:04Yeah, but the main thing is you were the bot
00:10:07You were the anchor of like just a crazy entertaining moment
00:10:12It was like you're singing
00:10:14I was just in the whole moment
00:10:15I thought it was just a great moment of entertainment
00:10:19So, great job
00:10:20Thank you, Luke
00:10:20You are a star
00:10:23What did the dancers bring to you from your performance?
00:10:28How did they help?
00:10:29It brought me a lot of energy and confidence
00:10:31I enjoyed myself, you know, working the stage
00:10:33You know, I'm not much of a dancer
00:10:34But, you know, I had to do it
00:10:36Because I had the dancers behind me
00:10:37That's right
00:10:37And you did do it
00:10:38Be very careful though
00:10:39It's slippery with this confetti now
00:10:41That's on the floor
00:10:41When you move here, okay?
00:10:43Keela wants to be in that grand finale next week
00:10:45Make that happen by voting online and via social media
00:10:50Text voting is available to subscribers and all wireless carriers
00:10:54Keela, everyone
00:10:54Thank you, Ryan
00:10:55Thank you, Ryan
00:10:56Thank you, Ryan
00:10:57Thank you, Ryan
00:11:00Thank you, Ryan
00:11:02Thank you, Ryan
00:11:03Alright, on the other side
00:11:04Got a doubleheader in the form of Chris Tungseth and Braden Rumpfelt
00:11:09Idle is back live right after this.
00:11:13Don't move.
00:11:24Welcome back to live American Idle.
00:11:28Still a ton of standout performances ahead.
00:11:31Thanks to our sponsor,
00:11:32Sabin Brew, for keeping us energized all season long.
00:11:35Cleb and Riley are about to accompany Chris
00:11:38for his Noah Kahn song choice.
00:11:40But first, here's his super fan reaction
00:11:42to meeting the dog, Randy Jackson.
00:11:47Chris, what's happening, baby?
00:11:48How are you? Good to see you.
00:11:49The party starts right now.
00:11:50Chris is in the house.
00:11:51Good to see you.
00:11:52I grew up watching American Idol,
00:11:54so I was a little starstruck.
00:11:55I love you. I love you a lot.
00:11:57You're a smart man. I love you, bro.
00:11:59But listen, there's a guy that was a judge
00:12:01on this program a long time ago.
00:12:03I always ask the question,
00:12:05are you, Chris, in it to win it? Are you?
00:12:07James is in it to win it, America.
00:12:09Haley is in it to win it.
00:12:10This guy's in it to win it, too.
00:12:13Someone pinch me.
00:12:14Is this my life? Is this real life?
00:12:16Are you in it to win it?
00:12:17I think so.
00:12:18No, no.
00:12:19You gotta say, I'm sure yes.
00:12:21I'm sure yes.
00:12:22For Dancing with the Stars,
00:12:23I'm singing a Noah Kahn song
00:12:25with an attitude.
00:12:27It's gonna be a lot of fun, too,
00:12:28to add a new element to the stage
00:12:29and hopefully bring it to life.
00:12:31I want them to feel like they're at a concert, you know?
00:12:33Give my nose and I didn't
00:12:35What does this song mean to you, this lyric?
00:12:37This song is about brokenness, vulnerability, loss,
00:12:40in ways I've felt closed off,
00:12:42not ready to be vulnerable with people,
00:12:44and this show has really opened me up.
00:12:46That's what you should show,
00:12:48that vulnerability.
00:12:49So when you're out there looking into the audience,
00:12:52say that to them.
00:12:53Mm-hmm.
00:12:55So what you gonna do now that we're here?
00:12:57I'm gonna win this thing.
00:12:58That's my boy right there.
00:13:02Singing Northern Attitude by Noah Kahn,
00:13:05this is Chris Tungse.
00:13:10If I get too close
00:13:13And I'm not on your own
00:13:17Forgive my Northern Attitude
00:13:22Oh, I was raised out in the cold
00:13:25Oh, yeah
00:13:36Breathing in
00:13:38Breathing out
00:13:40How you been
00:13:42Settled down
00:13:45Feeling right
00:13:46Feeling proud
00:13:48How you kids
00:13:50Where are they now
00:13:53Settling
00:13:54Too routine
00:13:57Where are you
00:13:59But does it mean
00:14:01One, two, three
00:14:03Hey!
00:14:05Yeah!
00:14:15Yeah!
00:14:16Yeah!
00:14:18Come on!
00:14:21If I get too close
00:14:24And I'm not on your own
00:14:29Forgive my Northern Attitude
00:14:33Oh, I was raised out in the cold
00:14:37If the sun don't rise
00:14:41Till the summertime
00:14:46Forgive my Northern Attitude
00:14:49Oh, I was raised out in the cold
00:15:07Right in love with their Foxtrotts
00:15:10Chris Tungse, everybody
00:15:11Oh, you on?
00:15:15Got to get you dancing
00:15:16Got to get you moving
00:15:17Yeah
00:15:18Yeah
00:15:19Yeah, I should try that sometime
00:15:21Paula, what'd you think?
00:15:22Oh, Chris
00:15:23You have this beautiful tender ache
00:15:25In your voice
00:15:26It's almost like
00:15:27Like you're letting us in
00:15:29On a secret
00:15:30That you finally trusted us
00:15:31With
00:15:31And we're here to protect it
00:15:33Because it's beautiful
00:15:33Thank you
00:15:34I just didn't want you to smile
00:15:36So fast in this song
00:15:38Because
00:15:38Because it's nice to sometimes
00:15:40Let us soak
00:15:41And marinate
00:15:43In the achiness
00:15:44Of the lyrics to the song
00:15:45But you just have that
00:15:47You just have that gorgeousness
00:15:48To your voice
00:15:49Yes
00:15:49Thank you so much
00:15:50You're welcome
00:15:51If you're
00:15:52If you're looking at the two of us
00:15:56I am here to protect you
00:15:58I believe that
00:15:59I'm going to protect you
00:16:00And that song
00:16:01We believe you
00:16:01Yes
00:16:02Thank you
00:16:02Carrie
00:16:03I think that was a really good
00:16:06Vocal choice for you
00:16:08Chris
00:16:08You have a sneaky
00:16:11Soaring-ness to your voice
00:16:13And when you find the right songs
00:16:14And the right notes
00:16:17And like vowel sounds
00:16:18That you could really belt
00:16:19It just
00:16:20It just sounds nice
00:16:21It fills the room
00:16:22And kind of just
00:16:23It hits us in all the right places
00:16:25Thank you, Carrie
00:16:27Lou Brian
00:16:28Yeah
00:16:30Even
00:16:31Even the like
00:16:32Soaring-ness
00:16:33Is a great analogy
00:16:34That Carrie brought up with
00:16:36And even when you were
00:16:37In the room with Randy
00:16:39We were watching that piece
00:16:40You were hitting
00:16:41Really, really
00:16:42Really big notes
00:16:43That we've seen you
00:16:45Get comfortable with
00:16:46In this competition
00:16:47So
00:16:48Like, Ryan
00:16:49Let's don't get dancing
00:16:50Let's don't get ahead of dancing
00:16:51Let's let him get
00:16:52Keep hitting these
00:16:53Big, big notes
00:16:54But you know, Chris
00:16:55You can throw some moves in there
00:16:57One of these days
00:16:57I'll give him a shot
00:16:58He's pretty smooth
00:17:00He's a smooth guy
00:17:02He played middle linebacker
00:17:03He's got moves
00:17:04Yeah, yeah
00:17:05See, I
00:17:06I never thought I would hear
00:17:08The subliminal
00:17:09Paula come out
00:17:11She said
00:17:11Just don't give up the smile
00:17:13But what Paula was saying was
00:17:14Hold on to your ugly face
00:17:16As long as you can
00:17:17That's right
00:17:18And then
00:17:19Let it go
00:17:20You follow me?
00:17:21Yes, sir
00:17:21But other than that
00:17:22You were on point
00:17:23The fact is
00:17:23When the dancers came out
00:17:24It distracts you a little bit
00:17:26Because you were going
00:17:27What the heck is going on?
00:17:29But it was great
00:17:30Thank you so much, Lionel
00:17:32What's that ugly face look like?
00:17:35I love my face
00:17:37A squint, right?
00:17:39Vote for Chris
00:17:40If you want to see him
00:17:41In your top three
00:17:42You can vote now
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00:17:50For all the voting info
00:17:51Chris America
00:17:53Thank you, Lionel
00:17:54Good luck, buddy
00:17:54Good luck
00:17:59Next
00:17:59Dancing contemporary
00:18:00It's Jan and Whitney
00:18:02But first
00:18:03Let's see how he
00:18:04And Randy
00:18:05Work together
00:18:06It's Brayden
00:18:06Love the watch
00:18:10Let me ask you something
00:18:11Are you in it
00:18:12To win it, bro?
00:18:13I'm in it
00:18:14I wouldn't say that
00:18:15I wouldn't say that
00:18:15I'm in it
00:18:15You wouldn't say you're in it
00:18:16To win it
00:18:17I'm good with that
00:18:18You're not trying to win it?
00:18:19I mean, I'm trying to win it
00:18:21Yes
00:18:21But I just want to give
00:18:22Everything I can
00:18:23Are you in it
00:18:24To win it?
00:18:24All right
00:18:24Before we restart
00:18:26I'm in it
00:18:26To win it
00:18:27Yes
00:18:27The dance I want to hear
00:18:29The Dancing with the Stars
00:18:30Song that I'm going to be singing
00:18:31Is Lose Control
00:18:33By Teddy Swims
00:18:34Ooh, big song
00:18:35Teddy's a bad boy
00:18:36When I first heard
00:18:37That we were going to be
00:18:38Performing with pros
00:18:39I assumed
00:18:40That I was going to have
00:18:42To be dancing
00:18:42And singing with them
00:18:43I was distraught
00:18:45I was like
00:18:46This is going to be
00:18:46The worst thing
00:18:47And God
00:18:48That that's not the case
00:18:49I'm excited to see
00:18:50How it turns out
00:18:51I lose control
00:18:54When Brayden came in
00:18:55I was shocked
00:18:56That he was doing
00:18:56Lose Control
00:18:57That song may be
00:18:58A little too big for him
00:18:59See how you're standing
00:19:00With your hands
00:19:01In your pocket
00:19:02Most of the time
00:19:02No
00:19:03No, no
00:19:05Shake it all out, baby
00:19:06Shake it out
00:19:07Brayden's got to
00:19:08Get out of his head
00:19:08And find a real
00:19:09Emotional connection
00:19:10With these lyrics
00:19:11You think a lot, huh?
00:19:12I'm a thinker, yeah
00:19:13Stop thinking
00:19:14Feel
00:19:15You're right
00:19:15Brayden's got to
00:19:16Sell it to the public
00:19:17Maybe it might be
00:19:18A good thing for him
00:19:19To lose control
00:19:20You know
00:19:20Out of his head
00:19:21And into his soul, brother
00:19:26Performing lose control
00:19:28By Teddy Swings
00:19:29Please welcome
00:19:30Brayden Rumfeld
00:19:37Something's got a hold of me lately
00:19:39Oh, I don't know myself anymore
00:19:46Feels like the walls are all closing in
00:19:49And the devil's knocking at my door
00:19:52Oh, and out of my mind
00:19:56How many times did I tell you
00:19:58I'm no good at drinking love
00:20:02Yeah, he's taking a toll on me
00:20:05Trying my best to keep from tearing the skin off my bones
00:20:11Don't you know
00:20:13Don't you know
00:20:14I lose control
00:20:17Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
00:20:22You're not next to me, I'm falling apart right in front of you, can't you see, I lose control, oh,
00:20:39when you're not next to me, you're breaking my heart, baby, you made the best of me.
00:20:49Problematic, oh, problem is when I'm with you, I'm at it, oh, and I need some relief, my skin in
00:21:00your teeth, can't see the forest through the trees, got me down on my knees, I'm at it, oh, I
00:21:09lose control, when you're not here with me, I'm at it.
00:21:19You're breaking my heart, baby, you make a mess of me, yeah.
00:21:28I'm at it, oh, I'm at it.
00:21:28I'm at it.
00:21:30I'm at it.
00:21:46I'm at it.
00:21:47And Whitney, you guys look great.
00:21:52Brayden, everyone.
00:21:55I like their wardrobe.
00:21:58You know, when I first started this situation out, I kind of told them, I was like, you know, I
00:22:04kind of want to dress a little bit like Ryan Seacrest does.
00:22:08Not anymore.
00:22:09Well, they took that in a, they took your style and then put a bunch of big colors onto it,
00:22:14so that's why we're doing it.
00:22:16It looks great.
00:22:17You looked a part.
00:22:19All right, Kara, you kick it off this time.
00:22:21Um, I'm sorry, I'm just a little distracted right now.
00:22:26Um, I'm gonna look this way.
00:22:28Oh, I do.
00:22:29Yeah, hold myself up.
00:22:30Thank God.
00:22:31Sorry, Luke.
00:22:32I think Randy gave you some really, really good advice.
00:22:36And I mean, it's not about, like, dancing, but it is about kind of singing with your whole body.
00:22:41And I feel like you are on your way.
00:22:43I feel like we see little more and more glimpses of that from you every single week.
00:22:47But you don't have to, like, like, even just little, like, little shoulders, you know, like, lean a little bit.
00:22:52Right, right.
00:22:52Like, you got, you got some sexy Brayden in there.
00:22:55Like, let it out.
00:22:56Let's see the shoulders.
00:22:57Come on.
00:22:57Open that little button and see what happens.
00:23:01Yeah, I mean, swag it up.
00:23:03Get some, just get some, like Lionel says, stank face, put some stank on it.
00:23:08Ugly face.
00:23:09Ugly face.
00:23:09Ugly face.
00:23:10I mean, I don't know.
00:23:11Between the, what'd you say?
00:23:13Like I said, you can't say stank face.
00:23:15It's ugly face.
00:23:18Well, I mean, like, I'm just listening to you sing.
00:23:20There's dancers.
00:23:22I mean, Ryan's been backstage, obviously doing a lot of push-ups.
00:23:25And, uh, things are, things, it's just too much for me.
00:23:29But love the performance.
00:23:30I'm loving this night.
00:23:31This is fun.
00:23:31This is like sensory overload.
00:23:37Lionel, this, this is, this night obviously has affected you, Ryan, in a lot of ways.
00:23:44We didn't know what's going to come.
00:23:46It's true.
00:23:46You're welcome.
00:23:47You understand.
00:23:48You're welcome.
00:23:49So let me give you the advice that I always like to give because you're thinking too much.
00:23:53When you think too much, here's the thing you always remember.
00:23:55You can't mess up.
00:23:57The crowd did not come to rehearsal.
00:24:00So whatever you do, they're looking for that.
00:24:03So just relax.
00:24:05Enjoy it.
00:24:06Be in the moment.
00:24:07Let it go.
00:24:08Because you've got the voice to do it.
00:24:10Hold on.
00:24:13I have to tell you that I absolutely love your voice, especially that mid-warm range of your voice.
00:24:21It makes me feel like I'm wrapped in the coziest blanket.
00:24:24And I love it.
00:24:25I do bring you, you just, you're so talented.
00:24:29I just want to give you that sense, own the stage.
00:24:33Like, your voice can fill arenas, but I feel like you're out there standing in the wings.
00:24:39And I need you to believe in yourself.
00:24:41And I need you to study the camera.
00:24:45Stare down the barrel of the camera.
00:24:47We don't want to lose you, especially when your eyes wander.
00:24:51It's like, like, where's our Braden?
00:24:53So I'm in love with you and your voice.
00:24:57Just believe in yourself like a child believes in Santa Claus.
00:25:01Ho!
00:25:03Go for Braden right now.
00:25:05We want him in the finale next week online via text.
00:25:08Or you can comment using his name on our pinned voting post.
00:25:12That's on Facebook.
00:25:13That's on Instagram and TikTok.
00:25:15One more time for Braden, everyone.
00:25:17Thank you, brother.
00:25:25I know what you're doing.
00:25:26My mom is watching.
00:25:27Sorry.
00:25:28I know what's happening.
00:25:29If you're loving the top five performances,
00:25:31you can relive these Dancing with the Stars songs tomorrow
00:25:34when they drop on streaming services everywhere.
00:25:37Check them out.
00:25:38After this, Hannah Harper switches it up with a Peggy Lee cover.
00:25:44American Idol rolls on live.
00:25:58Welcome back to Idol.
00:25:59We are live.
00:26:00Keep sending in all those votes for your favorites
00:26:03if you want to see them compete in the finale next week.
00:26:05Tonight, we've got Grey's Anatomy stars.
00:26:07Alexis Floyd and Harry some Judy with us.
00:26:11Make sure to catch the season finale of Grey's Anatomy this Thursday
00:26:14at 10 p.m. on ABC and next day on Hulu.
00:26:17It's a good thing you guys are here.
00:26:20Hannah Harper has been dealing with a little fever.
00:26:23Yes.
00:26:24Take a look.
00:26:27Hannah, are you in it to win it?
00:26:29I'm in it to win it, man.
00:26:31Woo!
00:26:32That's the straightest things I've had all day from these kids.
00:26:35What's going on?
00:26:35I'm honored to meet you.
00:26:36You're awesome.
00:26:37I didn't have live TV, but we would look up American Idol fail auditions.
00:26:41And so when they were like, Randy Jackson's going to be a mentor,
00:26:44I was like, I'm going to get ripped to shreds.
00:26:46Uh, no.
00:26:47You can't sing at all.
00:26:48No.
00:26:48I was terrified.
00:26:50No.
00:26:50I'm a music man.
00:26:52It's just me.
00:26:52I love singers.
00:26:53I love this.
00:26:54So Dancing with the Stars round.
00:26:55Riley and Yon are my dancers.
00:26:57I'm really excited to get to watch them.
00:26:59I think I'm going to be so excited I'm going to forget the words,
00:27:00and I'm just going to be watching, you know?
00:27:02So what are you singing?
00:27:03I'm singing Fever by Peggy Lee.
00:27:06Hannah told me she's doing Fever.
00:27:08Didn't like that idea at all.
00:27:10Never know how much I love you.
00:27:13I think Randy was shocked.
00:27:14He was like, what in the world?
00:27:16Like, are you sure you want to do this song?
00:27:18Harley bear, you give me Fever?
00:27:21Uh, were the other song choices?
00:27:23So basically you're telling me that you hate Fever.
00:27:25No, no, no.
00:27:27Listen, oddly enough, you sound great on it.
00:27:30Shows a different side of your voice.
00:27:31I don't think that people know as they are.
00:27:33Yeah.
00:27:33I think that lyric is not what she would normally do.
00:27:36So I said, listen, sing this to your husband.
00:27:38I got to sing it about him.
00:27:40Yes, I'm singing.
00:27:40He'd be mad if I sung it about somebody else.
00:27:42I like you.
00:27:43I like you.
00:27:44That's funny.
00:27:45I think, yeah, this song could trip her up.
00:27:47She just has to give in to it.
00:27:51With the Peggy Lee classic Fever, here's Hannah Harper.
00:28:01Never know how much I love you.
00:28:04Never know how much I care.
00:28:08When you put your arms around me,
00:28:12I get a fever that's so hard to bear.
00:28:15You give me Fever.
00:28:18When you touch me, Fever.
00:28:21When you hold me tight.
00:28:25Fever.
00:28:26In the morning, Fever all through the night.
00:28:36Captain Smith and Pocahontas had a very mad affair.
00:28:44When her daddy tried to kill him.
00:28:47He said, Daddy, oh, I want you there.
00:28:50He gives me Fever.
00:28:52Fever.
00:28:53I'm his Mrs. Daddy.
00:28:56Won't you treat him right?
00:29:14Now you listen to my story.
00:29:18Here's the point that I have made.
00:29:22Chicks were born to give you Fever.
00:29:25Being fair and hot or centigrade.
00:29:28They give you Fever.
00:29:32When you kiss them Fever.
00:29:35If you live your love.
00:29:38Fever.
00:29:40Till you sizzle.
00:29:42What a lovely way to burn.
00:29:44Oh, what a lovely way to burn.
00:29:49Oh, what a lovely way to burn.
00:29:50What a lovely way to burn.
00:30:04Give it up for Yawn and Wiley.
00:30:07Hannah Harper, everyone, as well.
00:30:12Hey.
00:30:13Hey.
00:30:14Hey.
00:30:15All right.
00:30:15Luke, your thoughts?
00:30:16I thought it was incredible.
00:30:19Oh, here they go.
00:30:20Hannah, Hannah, Hannah, Hannah, Hannah.
00:30:23I thought it was incredible.
00:30:25I thought it was so uniquely different for you.
00:30:29It was sexy.
00:30:30It was sultry.
00:30:31I needed a martini while I was watching.
00:30:34But I love that it was not what we expected from you.
00:30:38Way to surprise us.
00:30:39Great job.
00:30:40Nice.
00:30:41Lionel.
00:30:42You know, a little, uh, a little jazz, a little country.
00:30:47Shake it and stir.
00:30:48You know what I'm saying?
00:30:49Barbecue sauce.
00:30:50By the way, that was exactly what was needed.
00:30:52Take us out of that little mode of what we know you for and surprise us.
00:30:56You did just that.
00:30:58Fantastic.
00:30:59Hannah, Hannah, Hannah.
00:31:01So lovely to meet you.
00:31:04You need to know this.
00:31:05There is nobody, not anybody, that sounds like you in this competition.
00:31:09Ah.
00:31:11And it's beautiful to see how America has become so invested in you.
00:31:17You are lovely to look at.
00:31:19You are lovely to listen to.
00:31:21Have, like, I was so excited that you did pick fever.
00:31:24You know, when you have a mic, microphone in a stand, you have the freedom.
00:31:28You don't have to touch the stand.
00:31:30And I am not a big believer of women having, being overly sexual.
00:31:34I think it's gross.
00:31:35But the, but the simplicity of just looking and the sexiness and the wink of knowing that,
00:31:41or a little shoulder sells it.
00:31:43And you did that.
00:31:43And I was really proud of you.
00:31:45I appreciate it.
00:31:47Hannah, I'm so proud of you.
00:31:49That's all I got to say.
00:31:50I feel like you're growing more and more in this competition every single week.
00:31:54And we just need more.
00:31:55Now's the time to pull out all the stops.
00:31:57Keep bringing it.
00:31:59That was awesome.
00:31:59I'm so proud of you.
00:32:00Thank you so much.
00:32:02What are some of the words to describe what it feels like to accomplish what you're accomplishing
00:32:09each week on this show live in front of millions?
00:32:12It's overwhelming.
00:32:13Overwhelming.
00:32:13I'm still shaking.
00:32:14Yeah, you're doing a great job.
00:32:15Hannah needs your votes to become your next American Idol.
00:32:18We've got five ways to vote, so make sure you use all of them if you want it on the
00:32:22stage
00:32:23next week.
00:32:24Hannah, everyone.
00:32:31We're taking a moment now to recognize some very special guests here in the audience.
00:32:35Say hello to some folks with Blue Star Families, an incredible organization that empowers military
00:32:42members and their families to thrive by creating vibrant communities of mutual support.
00:32:48This year, Disney expanded its long-standing relationship with Blue Star Families through
00:32:53a $2.5 million commitment to help foster meaningful experiences that bring people together through
00:33:01the joy of reading and play.
00:33:04It is an honor to have all of you with us tonight.
00:33:07Thank you for being here.
00:33:11Take a look at what they do.
00:33:14I may not wear the uniform, but I serve every day.
00:33:17My husband can be gone for months at a moment's notice.
00:33:20Blue Star Families is my lifeline.
00:33:23Connecting me with communities that care so my family can thrive while he serves.
00:33:35Back with you live on American Idol.
00:33:37Hope you're loving tonight's special round of Idol with a dash of dance.
00:33:41Some big news.
00:33:42For the first time in Dancing with the Stars history, 12 of the world's greatest up-and-coming
00:33:47dancers will move into one house and battle for the ultimate spot as the next pro.
00:33:53Dancing with the Stars, the next pro, hosted by Robert Irwin, premieres July 13th.
00:33:59Right here on ABC.
00:34:02Now taking the stage with a rumba.
00:34:04It's Whitney and Gleb to the soundtrack of Jordan McCullough.
00:34:08Let's go!
00:34:10Dancing with the Stars, American Idol mashup.
00:34:12This is everything I needed it to be.
00:34:15It's going to take everything in me not to get up there and try to dance and twirl with
00:34:18them too.
00:34:19What are you singing?
00:34:20This week I'm going to be singing Footprints in the Sand.
00:34:23You walk with me.
00:34:25This song I'm dedicating it to my brothers.
00:34:27I'm the oldest of seven.
00:34:28They have looked up to me as the oldest brother to go first.
00:34:31But little do they know, I've learned so much about myself and being surrounded by them.
00:34:35Show their compassion.
00:34:37I love that.
00:34:38That's great.
00:34:38They've seen me try and try to go for the things that I love doing.
00:34:42And now hearing the stories of one of the youngest ones, so proud to go and tell his friends
00:34:48that my brother is on American Idol.
00:34:54I promise you, I'll always say.
00:35:01Is this a great key for you?
00:35:03It's a little challenging in the key change.
00:35:05Yeah, walk it up a little bit for me.
00:35:06Let's see if that helps.
00:35:07Okay.
00:35:08I promise you, I'm always there.
00:35:15Practice it, I think it will help you get there easier.
00:35:17Okay.
00:35:18Because you've got to sing with confidence and that's right, yeah.
00:35:20Even if you make a mistake, make a big lob of convictions, everything.
00:35:25I'll carry you.
00:35:28I love my brother so much.
00:35:30I hope that they know that I will always be there to carry them.
00:35:34I just want to make them really, really proud.
00:35:50You walked with me, footprints in the sand, and help me understand where I'm going.
00:36:07And just when I thought I lost my way, you gave me strength to carry on.
00:36:18Oh, that's when I heard you say, I promise you, I'm always there.
00:36:29When your heart is filled with sadness and it's bad, I'll carry you.
00:36:41When you need a fool.
00:36:48When you need a fool, you'll find my footprints in the sand.
00:36:54I promise you, I promise you, I'm always there.
00:37:01I promise you, I'm always there.
00:37:02I promise you, I'm always there.
00:37:04When your heart is filled with sadness and it's bad, I'll carry you.
00:37:13When you need a fool, you'll find my footprints in the sand.
00:37:34You'll find my footprints in the sand.
00:37:55A big hand for Whitney and Gleb and Jordan.
00:38:01Magical.
00:38:02You look great, buddy.
00:38:03Thank you so much.
00:38:04You're enjoying this, aren't you?
00:38:05I really am, yeah.
00:38:06You're having a good time, I can tell.
00:38:08Lionel.
00:38:08Well, you know, it's always wonderful.
00:38:11I have a new phrase now.
00:38:12See, you do what we call spinal cord singing.
00:38:16In other words, it just goes right to your spinal cord.
00:38:19Okay.
00:38:19And then your body just breaks down.
00:38:22Let the congregation say, amen.
00:38:24Amen.
00:38:27That's right.
00:38:28Jordan, Jordan, I love you.
00:38:30I speak too much and I have to keep this quick.
00:38:33But there's so much I want to say and I'll tell you backstage.
00:38:35But I got to tell you that your gift, what you have,
00:38:38I don't know where it comes from, but it's not from here.
00:38:40It's not from a place that I'm even aware of.
00:38:42It's otherworldly.
00:38:44Yeah, it is.
00:38:44Right there.
00:38:45Yeah, it is.
00:38:45Right there.
00:38:46You have this.
00:38:48It's not normal.
00:38:49I don't know.
00:38:51It's got its own passport and clearance.
00:38:53And you make me question my own existence.
00:38:56I love you.
00:38:58Thank you so much.
00:39:00You are such a perfect example of like not overdoing it.
00:39:04Like you just have this natural stage presence where you do sing with your whole body.
00:39:09And we feel that.
00:39:11And it was only enhanced by the incredible dancers on stage.
00:39:14It was perfect.
00:39:15In the words of Brady Jackson, I think we need to bring the dog pound back as you're in the
00:39:20dog pound, baby!
00:39:26Jordan, your path.
00:39:28I don't know if I've ever seen from the audition to present right now.
00:39:34No one has made me this big a believer than you.
00:39:37I mean, I remember where I was with you audition and now.
00:39:41And it's like, I just see so much in front of you.
00:39:44I see such a bright future.
00:39:45And you're one of the best singers we've ever.
00:39:51Thank you. Thank you.
00:40:01You make all of this feel so good when you sing.
00:40:05Thank you so much.
00:40:05If you want Jordan in your finale, you want him there.
00:40:09You got to vote in all your favorites.
00:40:10Vote for them at AmericanAuto.com or via social media.
00:40:13And catch your most data and message rates may apply.
00:40:17Jordan, everyone.
00:40:23And that wraps up our Dancing with the Stars round tonight.
00:40:27A big thank you to Jan, Riley, Gleb, and Whitney for the outstanding performances.
00:40:32From the top five on our stage singing along to their dances.
00:40:37I loved it.
00:40:38Next, your reigning American Idol.
00:40:40Jamal Roberts debuts his newest single live right after this.
00:40:45Hang tight.
00:40:55You're locked live on Idol.
00:40:58I love having you back.
00:40:59You having a good time?
00:40:59I know.
00:41:01One year ago, this PE teacher from Meridian, Mississippi was chosen by you as the next American Idol.
00:41:08A few months later, he was nominated for his very first Grammy Award.
00:41:13And that story has only begun.
00:41:15Taking the stage now with his new single, Perfect For Me.
00:41:19Give it up for Jamal Roberts.
00:41:24Hurry for me.
00:41:27Hurry for me.
00:41:31The way you hold me.
00:41:34The way you look at me.
00:41:38That's all that's inside of my memory is you.
00:41:44You complete me, baby.
00:41:49You're undefeated right now.
00:41:53Your lips sure high.
00:41:57Your legs sure die.
00:42:00Oh.
00:42:04May not be perfect, baby.
00:42:10But you're just perfect for me.
00:42:13Oh.
00:42:14Perfect for me.
00:42:18You're the only one that makes my heart skip.
00:42:22Beep, beep, beep, beep.
00:42:24Only one that makes my mind wonder where you are.
00:42:29Feels like the weight of the world is on my shoulders.
00:42:34Every time that I'm away from you.
00:42:39Every time that I'm away from you.
00:42:41Your lips sure high.
00:42:44Your legs sure die.
00:42:47Oh.
00:42:50Oh.
00:42:51May not be perfect, baby.
00:42:54Oh.
00:42:58Perfect for me.
00:43:00Perfect for me.
00:43:04Perfect for me.
00:43:05Perfect for me.
00:43:07Perfect for me.
00:43:16Can I tell you, baby.
00:43:19Just how you make me feel.
00:43:22Can I describe some things
00:43:25That I love about you
00:43:27Oh, my, my, my, my, my, my
00:43:33Perfect for me
00:43:34Perfect for me
00:43:38Perfect for me
00:43:41Perfect for me
00:43:43Baby
00:43:44Perfect for me
00:43:47Perfect for me
00:43:50Perfect for me
00:44:01Jamal Roberts
00:44:07I have this for you
00:44:10Maybe it's another ABC collaboration in the works
00:44:12I don't know
00:44:13Great to see you
00:44:15Congratulations
00:44:16Thank you
00:44:19When you found out you were nominated for a Grammy, my friend
00:44:23What goes through your system?
00:44:25It was that same blank moment when I won Idol
00:44:28It was just this numb feeling
00:44:29You know, I didn't believe it
00:44:30But I'm grateful and I'm thankful
00:44:31So, man, it's just been a full circle moment
00:44:34Wow
00:44:34And Paula, you weren't here, obviously, last season
00:44:37What'd you think?
00:44:38So seasoned
00:44:39So sexy
00:44:41I already know the lyrics to the song
00:44:43I love it
00:44:43Hitch already knows the lyrics
00:44:45Your legs, your thighs
00:44:49Woo!
00:44:51And with that
00:44:52When we come back
00:44:54Round two kicks off
00:44:55Get ready to party like it's 2006
00:44:57When Keela Richardson
00:44:58And winner Taylor Hicks
00:45:00Join forces
00:45:01Right here
00:45:02On American Idol
00:45:04We'll be right back
00:45:05Thank you
00:45:14Yes
00:45:15Welcome back to American Idol
00:45:17We're celebrating our class of 2006
00:45:19With a special round of duets
00:45:21Inspired by iconic performances
00:45:22From that historic season
00:45:24Now, if you're a member of the Soul Patrol
00:45:28Member of those guys
00:45:29The Soul Patrol
00:45:30You look exactly the same
00:45:32Well, y'all been gray since I was 22
00:45:34Come on
00:45:36Tonight, Taylor Hicks is living for the city
00:45:38With Keela
00:45:40Here we go
00:45:42All right, so who are you doing a duet with?
00:45:44I'm doing a duet with Taylor Hicks
00:45:46What song?
00:45:47I am doing living for the city
00:45:48By Stevie Wonder
00:45:51Honestly, I did not know the song
00:45:52And I just learned it
00:45:54Wait a minute, wait a minute
00:45:55I just learned it
00:45:55You don't know Stevie Wonder
00:45:57Living for the city?
00:45:59What?
00:46:00We need Idol music education classes
00:46:04Keela
00:46:06Hi, how are you?
00:46:07One of my favorite singers on the show
00:46:09And I get to sing with her
00:46:11To duet with the winner of season five
00:46:13Makes me feel good
00:46:14He's the winner, so
00:46:15He did something right
00:46:16So I'm just gonna learn from here
00:46:17I'm excited to sing with you
00:46:19And I'm also excited to give Drew
00:46:23This
00:46:24Oh my God
00:46:26Signed harmonica
00:46:27The harmonica
00:46:28Taylor gifted my son
00:46:29I love it
00:46:29I want to learn it myself
00:46:31We gonna leave the harmonica play in a minute
00:46:33Yeah
00:46:35The energy is there
00:46:36I'm not by myself
00:46:36It's a different kind of confidence
00:46:38Like
00:46:38We feeding off each other
00:46:39So
00:46:39I love doing the duet
00:46:41She and I
00:46:42We jive
00:46:42She already has some ideas
00:46:44About where she wants to travel to
00:46:45We can vibe it out
00:46:46To get like
00:46:47If you start walking
00:46:47I'm gonna walk
00:46:48You have to use the stage a lot
00:46:49To be able to make the most
00:46:51Out of your performance
00:46:51She's got all the tools
00:46:53She needs to pull them out of the toolbox
00:46:54And let it fly
00:47:05A boy was born
00:47:07In Hortime, Mississippi
00:47:10Surrounded by
00:47:12For all that ain't too pretty
00:47:15His parents give
00:47:17Him love and affection
00:47:20Moving in the way
00:47:22Moving in the right direction
00:47:24Living just enough
00:47:27Just enough
00:47:29For the city
00:47:35His father works
00:47:37Some days for 14 hours
00:47:39And you can bet
00:47:41He really makes a dollar
00:47:44His mother goes
00:47:47To scrub the boys for many
00:47:49And you first believe
00:47:51But she hardly gets a penny
00:47:53Living just enough
00:47:56Just enough
00:47:58For the city
00:48:21His sister's black
00:48:23But she showed up
00:48:24It's pretty
00:48:25Her skirt is short
00:48:27But Lord, her legs are sturdy
00:48:30To walk to school
00:48:32She's got to get up early
00:48:35Her clothes are old
00:48:37But now behold, they're dirty
00:48:39I'm living just enough
00:48:42Just enough
00:48:44For the city
00:48:49Living just enough
00:48:51Just enough
00:48:54For the city
00:49:07Anybody gonna leave
00:49:10Anybody gonna leave
00:49:11Anybody gonna leave
00:49:15Just enough
00:49:17Just enough
00:49:22Yeah
00:49:22Anybody gonna leave
00:49:23Give me a whole journey
00:49:26Woo!
00:49:28Woo!
00:49:31Woo!
00:49:40Woo!
00:49:43Woo!
00:49:45Woo!
00:49:55Woo!
00:49:58Woo!
00:50:00Woo!
00:50:03Woo!
00:50:05Kila!
00:50:07Kila!
00:50:08Oh my goodness.
00:50:11Can I start?
00:50:13Kila, I've never seen you have so much fun.
00:50:16And that's because the magic between you and Taylor,
00:50:21who, by the way, Taylor,
00:50:23you are Mr. Showman to the M degree.
00:50:29You are so much fun and I would,
00:50:31you deserve a lifetime residency.
00:50:33I come see you every other Saturday.
00:50:36Yeah, well,
00:50:38the two of you brought this house down.
00:50:40What a great way to stop the duets.
00:50:42Brilliant!
00:50:44It was so much fun.
00:50:46You guys, like, I wouldn't have put you guys together,
00:50:49you know, if I had anybody just to,
00:50:52I wouldn't have done that, but it worked.
00:50:53And it worked because you guys both are professionals.
00:50:56You sound incredible.
00:50:57You guys were both just having a good time.
00:50:59I vote for Taylor on the next season of
00:51:02Dancing with the Stars.
00:51:03There you go.
00:51:03I think that would be so much fun.
00:51:05Tonight's the, this is the funnest night.
00:51:09Yeah, the energy of that was just really how you guys
00:51:13kind of married that energy.
00:51:15And Taylor, man, I'm coming to,
00:51:16I'm looking up your show schedule
00:51:18because I'm going to come see one.
00:51:20I mean,
00:51:20We'll go together.
00:51:21Your energy and then,
00:51:22and then it elevated Keyla's game.
00:51:24And that's what this night is about.
00:51:27Love every second of it.
00:51:28Great energy.
00:51:30So, so, now, now Taylor,
00:51:33Taylor, you brought, you brought the true ugly face.
00:51:36The ugly face.
00:51:37It was there.
00:51:38Yeah, but now I'm going to bring a new word to American Idol.
00:51:41What is it?
00:51:42That was stupid.
00:51:44Stupid.
00:51:45Stupid.
00:51:46Stupid.
00:51:47Stupid.
00:51:50Taylor and Keyla.
00:51:52You were having a good time, weren't you?
00:51:54I had a good time.
00:51:54It's contagious, everything he does.
00:51:56It is, it is.
00:51:57Uh, okay.
00:51:58We did see the moves.
00:52:00You should be on Dancing with the Stars.
00:52:03The boss of Dancing with the Stars, Rob Mills,
00:52:06is here right now.
00:52:07I need to go talk to him.
00:52:09So, Rob, you have a meeting with this guy after the show.
00:52:12Great to see you, buddy.
00:52:14A lot of fun.
00:52:16Keyla needs your votes to be in that finale next week.
00:52:21Get them in for now online via text on social media,
00:52:25Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
00:52:28Voting closes in the final commercial break.
00:52:30Taylor Hicks and Keyla, thank you.
00:52:36The facial expressions of Taylor Hicks while he performs priceless.
00:52:41Next, it's a Garth Brooks classic coming from former Top 8 finalist Bucky Covington
00:52:46and Chris Tungsten.
00:52:50My duet partner is Bucky Covington.
00:52:53Bucky Covington has gorgeous hair.
00:52:55What's up, brother?
00:52:56Strong beard.
00:52:57Looking at a picture of him, I was like, he looks familiar.
00:53:00And I was like, that's a handsome devil, though.
00:53:02So, I'm excited to meet him, and his voice is incredible.
00:53:05Well, I've been enjoying watching you, man.
00:53:07I was very excited.
00:53:08They said we're going to be doing a duet.
00:53:10So, you happy about the song?
00:53:11Yeah, I am.
00:53:12This week, I'll be singing The Thunder Rolls by Garth Brooks, and it's going to be a lot of fun.
00:53:16That was my favorite song I did when I was on Idol.
00:53:19I want to sing more country songs, but I haven't yet.
00:53:22So, it's kind of fun to have you come and kind of show me the ropes, what you did, and
00:53:25how you kind of went through your lane.
00:53:27My goal here is, I want to make sure to get you in the top three, and I want to
00:53:32make sure I come back as a judge.
00:53:33Yeah!
00:53:35That's good, man.
00:53:37We're going to have so much fun.
00:53:38Let's go ahead.
00:53:39Let's do it, baby.
00:53:40You got it.
00:53:40Appreciate you.
00:53:43Bucky's the perfect person for me to sing with, just because he's got such a sweet rock vibe, and I
00:53:48want to lean into that this week.
00:53:49Like, I want this to be big, and he knows how to make it big.
00:53:53I think Chris could make it into the top three without me here.
00:53:56But I hope I don't hurt.
00:54:083.30 in the morning, not a soul in sight.
00:54:15City's looking like a ghost town on a moonless summer night.
00:54:20Raindrops on the windshield, there's a storm moving in.
00:54:26He's heading back from somewhere that he never should have been.
00:54:32In the thunder roll.
00:54:37Mmm, in the thunder roll.
00:54:44The evil light is burning, and the house across town.
00:54:50She's pacing by the telephone, and her favorite flannel game.
00:54:55She's asking for a miracle
00:54:59You're hoping she's not right
00:55:02Bring us the weather
00:55:05That's kept them out all night
00:55:07And the thunder roars
00:55:14And the thunder roars
00:55:17The thunder roars
00:55:20And the lightning strikes
00:55:22Another love grows cold
00:55:25On a sleepless night
00:55:29The thunder roars
00:55:30Out of control
00:55:34Deep in her heart
00:55:38The thunder roars
00:55:41Deep in her heart
00:55:44The thunder roars
00:55:46And the lightning strikes
00:55:49Another love grows cold
00:55:52On a sleepless night
00:55:55As the storm blows on
00:55:58Out of control
00:56:00Deep in her heart
00:56:03The thunder roars
00:56:12The thunder roars
00:56:14The thunder roars
00:56:19Oh, that's you, that's you, that's you
00:56:27Chris, that's what we've been talking about.
00:56:31You looked more comfortable than I have seen you look all season.
00:56:36That was awesome.
00:56:37The hair was flying.
00:56:38The vocals were just all over the edges.
00:56:41Yes.
00:56:42More, more, more.
00:56:47Carrie goes, battle of the hair, battle of the hair.
00:56:50A few wins.
00:56:52Bucky, great to see you.
00:56:53Bucky and I got to tour together one year.
00:56:55It was amazing.
00:56:56We did.
00:56:57Oddly enough, Luke is a huge country music singer today.
00:57:00We all know that.
00:57:03Well, in the beginning, I didn't.
00:57:05Me and Luke were on the Dierks Bentley tour,
00:57:07and Luke was actually opening up for me.
00:57:11And I think it's time for you to return the favor.
00:57:15I love it.
00:57:16I love it.
00:57:17I love it.
00:57:18No, it's great to see you.
00:57:21And way to bring that out of him.
00:57:24I mean, I didn't.
00:57:24Did you grow up listening to Thunder Rolls?
00:57:27No, I didn't.
00:57:27I mean, man, that was great.
00:57:30That's one of the best vocals I've heard you deliver.
00:57:32It was perfect.
00:57:35All I'm going to say was your attitude was on point.
00:57:41Your attitude was killing it.
00:57:42I love it.
00:57:44Another pairing that was perfection.
00:57:47Great job, Chris.
00:57:49And, Buggy, I miss you like my son.
00:57:51Oh, my God.
00:57:52I do.
00:57:53Oh, Paula.
00:57:54And I didn't know.
00:57:55Oh, Paula.
00:57:56Oh, gee.
00:57:57The freakiest thing is I didn't know you had a twin brother.
00:58:01Yes, he's a very good-looking gentleman.
00:58:03I jumped on him.
00:58:03Me neither.
00:58:04Me neither.
00:58:05Yes, he's a...
00:58:06Actually, the makeup lady went and put makeup on him right before the show.
00:58:09I get it.
00:58:10I don't have any.
00:58:12Great.
00:58:14But you both have hair dryers, right?
00:58:16Hair dryers you got.
00:58:18Great to see you, Bucky.
00:58:19Same to you, brother.
00:58:20Same to you.
00:58:20It is like looking in a mirror with you two, isn't it?
00:58:23We're triplets, actually.
00:58:24We're triplets.
00:58:25My mom's going to be very surprised.
00:58:29Little back job support, I think.
00:58:30There's the shot.
00:58:31Before we move on, Taylor, meet Rob Mills.
00:58:35He's in charge of Dancing with the Stars.
00:58:36Rob, are you there?
00:58:38Taylor, your meeting is now, actually.
00:58:40Come across the stage.
00:58:41Go meet Rob and get on that show.
00:58:44Let's go!
00:58:45Did you do that?
00:58:46Let's go!
00:58:47Let's go!
00:58:48Let's go!
00:58:49I will totally watch that show, baby.
00:58:50That guy right there.
00:58:51Come on, let's go!
00:58:53Come on, Rob!
00:58:55Do it for me, baby!
00:58:57That's it.
00:58:59That's it.
00:58:59Voters come true on American Idol.
00:59:01That's it.
00:59:01Vote now for Chris up here!
00:59:03Yeah!
00:59:03Just find out who you voted for us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
00:59:08And comment with his name.
00:59:09It's one name per comment per vote.
00:59:11You can vote up to ten times across all platforms and methods.
00:59:14Bucky Covington!
00:59:16Let's go, Bucky!
00:59:16Let's go, Bucky!
00:59:16And Chris Tungsteth America.
00:59:19I appreciate you, buddy.
00:59:19I appreciate you, buddy.
00:59:20Good job.
00:59:25After this, it's a huge, clean moment.
00:59:28Coming from Paris Bennett and Brayden Rubfeld.
00:59:32This is American Idol.
00:59:45Back with some Idol OGs and future Dancing with the Stars dancers.
00:59:51They all took a shot way back when.
00:59:53Now it's your turn.
00:59:54Go to AmericanIdol.com to sign up for alerts and submit your online edition.
00:59:58We've got big news coming up about how you can audition in person.
01:00:03Make sure you watch the finale next week to find out more.
01:00:06You never know.
01:00:07The next American Idol could be you.
01:00:10Paris Bennett first auditioned in Greensboro, North Carolina.
01:00:14And tonight, she's taking the stage with Murphy, North Carolina's own, Brayden Rubfeld.
01:00:20Take a look.
01:00:22For this round, I get to duet with Idol alum Paris Bennett.
01:00:26You're 17?
01:00:28Yes, ma'am.
01:00:29Phenomenal.
01:00:30Phenomenal.
01:00:33You can't stand up, darling.
01:00:34Hi.
01:00:35Hi, Brayden.
01:00:36How are you?
01:00:37We give Hudson.
01:00:38Oh, okay.
01:00:38The song Paris and I are duetting is The Show Must Go On by Queen.
01:00:43Yeah, I've been watching a lot of your stuff.
01:00:44Oh, I was watching you, too.
01:00:46It's pretty cool.
01:00:47Yeah, we followed each other on Instagram.
01:00:48Come on.
01:00:48I got you this morning.
01:00:49I got you this morning.
01:00:50I'm sorry.
01:00:50Yeah.
01:00:51Sorry, I was busy last night.
01:00:53When I watched Paris Bennett sing this song in her season, it was like, whoa.
01:00:59The whole country is finding out that you are the powerhouse that you are.
01:01:04I got a lot of work to do.
01:01:07I mean, the stage is ours.
01:01:09If we feel like, show must go, let's show.
01:01:11I feel like Paris knows exactly what she's doing, which makes me feel better.
01:01:15Because this performance could get me into the finale.
01:01:18All Brayden's gotta do is pull out all the tricks and trades, do them now.
01:01:22Everything you got.
01:01:23Go big or go home.
01:01:25I love it, you guys.
01:01:30Aim bem pesticide.
01:01:32What are we living for??
01:01:36Abandoned places?
01:01:38I guess we know the scars.
01:01:42On and on.
01:01:45Does anybody know what we're looking for, another hero, another man preferably.
01:01:55behind the curtain
01:01:57in the pants of mine
01:02:02hold the line
01:02:04does anybody want to take it anymore
01:02:09show must go on
01:02:14show must go on
01:02:19inside my heart is breaking
01:02:24my makeup may be flaking
01:02:27but my smile still stays on
01:02:32I guess I'm learning
01:02:34I must be born now
01:02:38I'll soon be turning
01:02:40round the corner now
01:02:43outside the dawn is breaking
01:02:46but inside of the dark
01:02:49I am aching
01:02:51to be free
01:02:53show must go on
01:02:56yeah
01:02:59show must go on
01:03:03yeah
01:03:06inside my heart is breaking
01:03:08my makeup may be flaking
01:03:11but my smile
01:03:13still stays on
01:03:16my soul is painted
01:03:20like the wings of butterflies
01:03:22fairy tales from yesterday
01:03:25will grow but never die
01:03:28I can fly
01:03:30I can fly
01:03:46oh
01:03:53the show must go on
01:03:59the show must go on
01:04:23I love our idol alum is bringing it
01:04:28our idol alum is bringing it out of our new hopefuls and Brayden way to show up and stand toe
01:04:34-to-toe with her
01:04:35and I got a new phrase that had some stank face on it
01:04:39stank face
01:04:40stank face
01:04:42stank face
01:04:42stank face
01:04:43stank face
01:04:44I know where Luke is going
01:04:45that ugly face
01:04:47now we have drifted into stank face
01:04:49that is just country
01:04:51all I can say is
01:04:53man whatever possessed you at that moment
01:04:56you killed it
01:04:58both of you together
01:04:59thank you
01:04:59both of you together
01:05:00unbelievable
01:05:02um
01:05:03I just saw a different braid than that that I've seen
01:05:06um I'm so proud of you and thank you Paris for bringing this out
01:05:10it was another I mean the you guys are thriving on duets
01:05:14it's like you didn't just sing the song you flipped it and rebuilt it like an Ikea project and there
01:05:19are no screws left
01:05:21and I love it
01:05:23way to go
01:05:25I mean I wish that we had had this night like earlier in the competition
01:05:31because I feel like it would have just catapulted all of you just even further
01:05:34that was amazing both of you just the energy feeding off of each other amazing
01:05:40thank you
01:05:43great to see you again
01:05:45thank you
01:05:46when you auditioned you were in high school
01:05:48I mean you came up out of that one
01:05:50just turning 16 years old
01:05:52when she auditioned for American Idol and look at you here great job together
01:05:56how'd it feel to duet tonight
01:05:58oh man she she knows exactly what she's doing on the stage and it's easy
01:06:03it's easy working with somebody who knows what they're doing
01:06:06because you can look like you know what you're doing
01:06:15well said
01:06:17well said
01:06:37Coming up, from Salman to String Cheese,
01:06:41two undeniable country stars,
01:06:43Kelly Pickler and Hannah Harper.
01:06:45Oh, my God. Here it goes.
01:06:47They take the stage together.
01:06:48The 2006 Idol celebration continues live right after this.
01:06:53Salman! Remember that?
01:07:05You are locked in. We are live.
01:07:07Keep voting for all your favorites.
01:07:09If you want to see them compete in our three-hour
01:07:12not-to-be-missed finale event next week,
01:07:15and listen to this lineup.
01:07:17Blues Traveler, Brad Paisley, Cameron Whitcomb,
01:07:21Clay Aiken, En Vogue, Jen Blossoms,
01:07:25Jason Mraz, Leigh Ann Womack, Nelly Shinedown,
01:07:30Tori Kelly and Motley Crue,
01:07:32plus Carrie Luke and Lionel all taking the stage.
01:07:36Oh, my God.
01:07:37And to top it off, your top three will be mentored
01:07:40by the one and only Alicia Keys.
01:07:44She will also be performing.
01:07:46So be here next Monday night starting at 8, 7 Central.
01:07:51Here's Hannah Harper prepping for her duets
01:07:53with Kelly Pickler.
01:07:57Hey, how are you?
01:08:00Kelly Pickler is incredible.
01:08:02I think that she is an angel baby.
01:08:04And you just had Randy as a mentor, right?
01:08:06I did.
01:08:06Isn't he wonderful?
01:08:07He was amazing.
01:08:08He was so excited.
01:08:09He was like, who's your duet partner?
01:08:10And I said, Kelly Pickler.
01:08:11Pickles, oh, my God.
01:08:13We love her.
01:08:14We love Pickles, man.
01:08:16He was like, Pickles!
01:08:17Yes, he nicknamed me Pickles.
01:08:18I'm so excited.
01:08:19For the duet round, I'm doing A Broken Wing by Martina McBride.
01:08:22This was my audition song.
01:08:26A Broken Wing is a very challenging song.
01:08:28It starts off at a really low register,
01:08:30and then it just jumps all the way up.
01:08:31I'm scared.
01:08:33No!
01:08:33I'm scared.
01:08:34It definitely gets high.
01:08:35And you know it gets high.
01:08:36Well, it's Martina.
01:08:37It's Martina.
01:08:37Yeah.
01:08:38And she cuts it and acts like it's nothing.
01:08:40Mm-hmm.
01:08:40It's something.
01:08:41I've not really explored much of my range since I've been on the competition.
01:08:45So this is gonna stretch me, big time.
01:08:49I'm taking all the risks this week, and I'm giving it all I got.
01:08:54You're here because you're supposed to be here, and you work hard, and you sound amazing.
01:08:58And this is your moment, so on it.
01:09:03You're feeling, love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love.
01:09:04Love.
01:09:05Whoo!
01:09:08Yeah!
01:09:09Love, love, love, love, love, love.
01:09:10She loved him like he was.
01:09:12The last new man on Earth.
01:09:17Gave him everything she ever had.
01:09:24She'd break her spirit down, then come loving upon her.
01:09:31Give a little, then take it back
01:09:38She'd tell them about her dreams
01:09:42Need your shoes down
01:09:46But in love, you won't make her cry
01:09:52You're crazy for believing
01:09:56You'll never leave the ground
01:09:59You see only angels know how to fly
01:10:07And with a broken wing
01:10:11She still sings
01:10:14She keeps an eye over the sky
01:10:21With a broken wing
01:10:25She carries her dreams
01:10:28And you want to see her fly
01:10:36And with a broken wing
01:10:39She still sings
01:10:43She keeps an eye on the sky
01:10:50With a broken wing
01:10:53She carries her dreams
01:10:58And you want to see her fly
01:11:04With a broken wing
01:11:08She carries her dreams
01:11:13And you want to see her fly
01:11:25With a broken wing
01:11:27With a broken wing
01:11:29Oh, yeah
01:11:30Oh, yeah
01:11:32Oh, yeah
01:11:37Oh, yeah
01:11:46Oh, yeah
01:11:59Oh, yeah
01:12:15Oh, yeah
01:12:17Oh, yeah
01:12:27And I think it's because we are all part of
01:12:29This special club that nobody else on this planet will understand
01:12:33Except for us who've been on that stage
01:12:35Very true
01:12:36And it's magical
01:12:37That was magical
01:12:38Very true
01:12:39Very true
01:12:40Very true
01:12:41Yeah, I mean, watching you guys work together, feed off one another
01:12:44Pickler
01:12:45Pickler
01:12:45Look at Pickler up there doing this
01:12:48I'm an antique idol
01:12:50Dusting off
01:12:52Well, it's
01:12:53Go ahead, go ahead
01:12:54Being able to share the stage with you has been such a blessing
01:12:57You're going to be a blessing
01:12:58I mean, the talent is unbelievable
01:13:00Well, it was great, girls
01:13:01It was awesome
01:13:02It's good to be home
01:13:06And Ann Kelly, nice to see you back on this stage
01:13:10What does it mean for you to be back here on the American Idol stage?
01:13:14Oh, my gosh
01:13:15I just feel so incredibly blessed to be able to share the stage with talent
01:13:20I mean, just be in good company and have our idol family back together
01:13:25And like you said, Carrie, it's like this idol family club
01:13:28And I'm blessed to be a part of it
01:13:30There you go
01:13:31And there was a little risk in that, as you acknowledged
01:13:33You took the risk and it paid off
01:13:35Feels accomplished, right?
01:13:37It was good
01:13:38I can't believe we've got to lose two later
01:13:42No
01:13:43Who is it going to be?
01:13:45Hannah needs your votes to compete in that finale
01:13:49Go and love online via text or on social media
01:13:52Let your voice be heard
01:13:54Kelly Pickler and Hannah America
01:13:57Thank you
01:13:58Good to see you
01:14:03We have got one more throwback on the way
01:14:05With a song for you by Elliot Yameen and Jordan
01:14:11That's live next
01:14:14Oh, my God
01:14:23Back with you live
01:14:25We have loved having Paula Abdul on the panel tonight
01:14:28Hey, hey, hey
01:14:30Thank you so much
01:14:31Thank you
01:14:33Great to see you
01:14:34And this week, she'll be stopped by the American Idol official podcast
01:14:38Be sure to tune in this Wednesday on Hulu and Disney Plus or wherever you get your podcasts now
01:14:44When Elliot sang this song on Love Songs Night, remember, back in 2006
01:14:50How could I forget?
01:14:51It brought you to tears
01:14:52It does
01:14:53A little lightning strike twice
01:14:54It's a song for you from Elliot Yameen and Jordan McCullough
01:15:00When they told us that there were going to be idols coming back from Season 5
01:15:04I said Season 5 as in Elliot Yameen Season 5
01:15:07I've been so many places in my life and time
01:15:15I've sung a lot of songs
01:15:18This week, I'll be singing a song for you by Donny Hathaway
01:15:22You taught me precious secrets
01:15:24Oh, my gosh
01:15:25There's no way
01:15:26I turn around
01:15:28It is Elliot
01:15:32I'm a fan
01:15:32Two new fans
01:15:33Oh, my word
01:15:35When he did that, you opened up, my friend
01:15:38Wow
01:15:38So you want to be at this notch always
01:15:41Oh, man
01:15:42You ready for this?
01:15:43Oh, yeah, I'm ready
01:15:44Jordan is able to do it so seamlessly and effortlessly
01:15:48Here I am 20 years later
01:15:49There's so many parallels
01:15:51You know
01:15:53Give me a little emotional
01:15:54In the best way
01:15:55I'm following you, man
01:15:56I'm just following you
01:15:57This is your world
01:15:57And I'm happy to be in it, bro
01:15:59Oh, I'm so honored
01:16:00This is the performance that could get me into the top three
01:16:02Thanks to Elliot
01:16:03I mean, he was in the top three
01:16:15I've been so many places
01:16:17In my life and time
01:16:22I've sung a lot of songs
01:16:26Made some bad rhymes
01:16:30I've acted our life on stage
01:16:34With 10,000 people watching
01:16:39But we're alone now
01:16:41And I'm singing a song to you
01:16:46Ladies and gentlemen
01:16:47Elliot Yari
01:16:49They taught me precious secrets
01:16:52Of a true love
01:16:55Withholding nothing
01:16:58They came out in front
01:17:00When I was hiding
01:17:06But now I'm so much better
01:17:10And if my words don't come together
01:17:16Listen to the melody
01:17:17Cause my love
01:17:20My love
01:17:21My love
01:17:22My love
01:17:24Is in there hiding
01:17:30I love you in a place
01:17:34Where there's no space or time
01:17:39I love you for my life
01:17:42You're a friend of mine
01:17:47And when my life is over
01:17:50Remember when we were together
01:17:56We were alone
01:17:58And I was singing this song
01:18:01Singing this song
01:18:03I was singing this song
01:18:07I was singing this song
01:18:10Oh, yeah
01:18:18To you
01:19:00There's something that I always told Elliot that he got into my heart so deeply but you
01:19:08have that same gift Jordan the two of you together this was a master class this
01:19:13was a Grammy's duet performance I do not have enough words in my vocabulary to
01:19:30give you the praise that you both deserve right now America y'all better be
01:19:37voting thank you I mean that was like a Lamborghini and a Ferrari yeah and I
01:19:52don't know who's the Lamborghini and who's the Ferrari but it didn't matter there
01:19:55it was just amazing to watch and witness and you guys were just in a in a in a
01:20:00very complimentary performance where you blended it together and Elliot it was
01:20:07just great to watch you do that and Jordan I never thought I would find the
01:20:16time of my judging when I have to call for a root check obviously what is
01:20:23happening here is you two complimented each other so well to that you turn
01:20:27American Idol into the church of American Idol
01:20:30thank you Jordan and Elliot good to see you buddy great to see you again you know the
01:20:43only bad thing about that performance was that it had to end you just wanted to
01:20:47keep on going and going and going and the two of you just met a few days ago right I've
01:20:53been
01:20:53knowing him for a long time I know you've been a fan but to do it like that and see
01:20:58that chemistry and that
01:20:59magic if you want Jordan in the finale next week
01:21:05or through social media on Facebook Instagram and TikTok if you've never
01:21:10voted before and you want Jordan there get to it
01:21:14vote now Elliot Yameen and Jordan McCullough
01:21:20good job thanks Elliot good to see you pal
01:21:27well what is gonna happen let's hear it for Chris Foley and the band
01:21:32epic night of music thank you
01:21:35a big thanks to our 2006 Idol alum for being with us tonight
01:21:42America the vote will close in this next commercial break
01:21:46make sure you lock them in your finale trio will be named live right after this
01:22:08welcome back over the break the vote was closed and your results just handed over to me I'm about to
01:22:14reveal your three finale competitors as chosen by you live first a massive and
01:22:21sincere thank you goes to our friends Randy Jackson for his mentorship this week
01:22:26and of course to Paula Abdul for sitting on the panel tonight
01:22:34Paula what different emotions did you feel tonight watching these performances
01:22:38I felt like I was at Disneyland for the past two hours
01:22:41there were like scary rides and fast rides and snacks that were so yummy and I just I am so
01:22:48proud of each and every one of you you are all deserve it a great career success and I feel
01:22:55so honored thank you all for having me and welcoming
01:22:59let's get to your results
01:23:01the band to Tom dim the lights and here we go good luck to all of you in no particular
01:23:10order
01:23:10after the nationwide vote the first person in your top three and competing live next week in the season finale
01:23:19is
01:23:20Hannah
01:23:32hannah
01:23:33returning home
01:23:35for a once in a lifetime
01:23:37hometown heroes celebration is
01:23:42miss
01:23:44and
01:23:44S
01:23:44Tequila, Pensacola.
01:23:48Let's go!
01:23:54Come on.
01:23:56Come on.
01:23:58So we're down to Chris, Brayden, and Jordan.
01:24:04One spot remains for the finale.
01:24:07Two people, unfortunately, have to go home,
01:24:10all based on your live vote tonight.
01:24:13Gentlemen, good luck.
01:24:15Thank you for everything.
01:24:16And here we go.
01:24:21The person you have voted into your top three
01:24:25after that vote is...
01:24:29Jordan!
01:24:33Which means we celebrate Chris and Brayden
01:24:36and to you, America.
01:24:38Good night, everyone.
01:24:39See you next week.
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