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American Idol - Season 24 - Episode 09: Top 20 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii (2)
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00:00:11Tonight, 10 more of your Idle Hope will sing for your votes from Alani, a Disney resorting spot in Koalina,
00:00:18Hawaii.
00:00:21We're jumping right into the music with a Grammy-nominated artist who's carrying on his family legacy,
00:00:27performing his newly released rendition of the Bob Marley classic, One Love, of his forthcoming album.
00:00:34Give it up for Skip Marley!
00:00:37Skip! Skip!
00:00:43Aloha!
00:00:44One love, one heart, let's join together and feel alright.
00:00:55Come on!
00:00:55One love, one heart, give thanks and praise to the Lord, and I will feel alright.
00:01:06Let's join together and feel alright.
00:01:13Let them all pass all their dirty remarks.
00:01:17One love, one heart, one heart, one heart, let's join together and feel alright.
00:01:45Do you hear the children's cry?
00:01:47One love, one heart, hear the children's cry?
00:01:50One heart, give thanks and praise to the Lord, and I will feel alright.
00:01:57Again, so let's join together and feel alright.
00:02:02Again, so let's join together and feel alright.
00:02:04Well, let us get together to fight the holy Armageddon.
00:02:08One love, one love, one love, to when the man comes, there will be no, no doom.
00:02:15One heart, one heart, one of them old passions are there and them dirty remarks.
00:02:20For there's no hiding place, for there's no hiding place from the father of creation.
00:02:26Come on!
00:02:27One love, one heart, let's join together and feel alright.
00:02:37One love, one love, one heart, Lord have mercy, one heart, we give thanks and praise to the Lord, and
00:02:46I will feel alright.
00:02:49Well, let's join together and feel alright.
00:02:54We give thanks and praise to the Lord, and we will feel alright.
00:03:02Oh, let's join together and feel alright.
00:03:17We love you.
00:03:21Love it, thank you so much for being here.
00:03:24Thank you, Alan.
00:03:27And keep it going, give it up for our superstar panel.
00:03:31All say hello to Luke Bryant.
00:03:35Lano Ritchie.
00:03:36Come on.
00:03:38And Carrie Underwood.
00:03:40Plus, guest mentor and guest judge.
00:03:44Kiki Palmer is back with us again.
00:03:48Now, Kiki has a not-to-miss performance later in the show.
00:03:52Very exciting.
00:03:53But first, thank you very much.
00:03:56You got a ways to go, so stay inside.
00:03:59Let's talk voting, yeah.
00:04:00So many easy ways to do it.
00:04:02Say goodbye to the American Idol app.
00:04:04That is out.
00:04:05The social vote is in.
00:04:06All you have to do is head to at American Idol on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok,
00:04:11and comment on the pinned official voting post with the first name of the Idol hopeful you're voting for.
00:04:17It's one name and one vote per comment.
00:04:19You can also vote online or via text.
00:04:22And you have 10 votes per hopeful, per social platform, and voting method.
00:04:26Got it?
00:04:28Here are the 10 amazing singers.
00:04:30Take a look.
00:04:32They're vying for your all-important votes tonight.
00:04:35They're hoping to continue on in the competition by making it into your top 14 to make sure you vote
00:04:41for all of your favorites.
00:04:43This week, they have the awesome experience of being mentored by country music legend Brad Paisley.
00:04:50And singer and award-winning actress Kiki Palmer.
00:04:54All right, girl.
00:04:54Here's how it went down with the Grange Georges.
00:04:57Film and lead.
00:05:01We're in Hawaii.
00:05:02It's like something out of a movie.
00:05:05Four.
00:05:05I love golfing.
00:05:06I'm definitely not the best golfer in the world, but I just love going out there and strifling down the
00:05:11middle.
00:05:12Back at home, we definitely got some golf courses, but this place is amazing.
00:05:17Let's go.
00:05:18So, it's awesome to be here.
00:05:20Hey!
00:05:20How are you doing?
00:05:21Nice to meet you, Phil.
00:05:22It was amazing seeing Kiki and Brad.
00:05:24They were super cool.
00:05:25I'm excited to hear what you're going to be singing.
00:05:27I know you're very soulful.
00:05:28So, what's the song choice today?
00:05:30It's Don't Stop Believing by Journey.
00:05:32Fabulous.
00:05:32That's cool.
00:05:33Just a small town, girl.
00:05:35My journey so far, each round, I've gotten more nervous than nervous because I'm chasing my dreams.
00:05:41My knees are shaking, dude.
00:05:42How you holding up?
00:05:43A little nervous.
00:05:44I'm not too confident.
00:05:45What would you say is the main thing that makes you nervous?
00:05:47Just trying to be perfect.
00:05:48I'm a huge critic on myself, so.
00:05:50I can relate.
00:05:51Man, I'm in the top 20 of American Idol.
00:05:53From LaGrange, Georgia, a small town.
00:05:55It's just amazing.
00:05:56I think my family thinks the same way.
00:05:59Oh, damn.
00:06:03I think my family thinks the same way, so hopefully I get to go even further.
00:06:08I haven't been told no yet, but.
00:06:11I can't talk right.
00:06:12I can't even breathe.
00:06:13The nerve stuff, you take that energy and you let it be a part of the performance.
00:06:17It's kind of like a trick that you can do with your mind.
00:06:19The jitters when you're getting up on that stage.
00:06:21I think the hardest part of the song is the first part.
00:06:25Yes!
00:06:25Like the second part's give it all you got, you know, and you do that.
00:06:28Let me hear that first verse again.
00:06:30Living in a lonely world.
00:06:33That's the note, lonely.
00:06:35Those first few falsetto notes are just the ones to not get tripped up on.
00:06:39Yes.
00:06:39Because then everybody breathes easy.
00:06:41I think if Philman hits those notes in the beginning, he's got a real chance of going on.
00:06:46It's just a big stage.
00:06:48I just want to make sure my family's proud.
00:06:51It would just mean the world to keep going.
00:06:53I want to keep singing for everybody.
00:07:08Come on, sing it now.
00:07:10She took the midnight train, going anywhere.
00:07:18Just a city boy, born a race in such a child.
00:07:27He took the midnight train, going anywhere.
00:07:35A single in a smoky room.
00:07:39A smell of wild chiming fuel.
00:07:42Come on now.
00:07:43For a smile that can share the night.
00:07:46Goes on and on and on and on.
00:07:52Stranger waiting.
00:07:54Up and down the boulevard.
00:07:59Shadows searching in the night.
00:08:07Streetlights, people living just to find the emotion.
00:08:15Hiding somewhere in the night.
00:08:32Streetlights, people living just to find the emotion.
00:08:45Hold on to the feeling.
00:08:47Yeah, yeah!
00:08:48Still-time people!
00:08:52Oooooooohhhh-ohh-ohh-ohh-ohh-ohh-ohh-ohh!
00:08:56No stop leaving!
00:09:01Hold on till they feel ya.
00:09:10There you go!
00:09:13Let's go kick it off the show!
00:09:14There you go, buddy!
00:09:16How'd it feel to kick everything off tonight?
00:09:18I'm glad I got it out of the way.
00:09:19Now I can enjoy the rest of the day.
00:09:22By the way, your hair does not move.
00:09:24It does not move that entire performance.
00:09:26My mom have to give you the secret.
00:09:28Some type of hairspray, the thing just does not move.
00:09:32I'm available one minute after the show is over for that tip.
00:09:35Let's go to the judges.
00:09:37All right, so at the beginning, I said,
00:09:39please don't let this song intimidate you.
00:09:42You stepped up.
00:09:44The first time, I was a little scared for you.
00:09:46And then you leaned into it.
00:09:49You did a great job, man.
00:09:50Thank you so much, Tricia.
00:09:54Filmin', I was very nervous for a second,
00:09:57but when I seen you take that mic off that stand,
00:09:59you started walking, getting a little swag to your step.
00:10:02The vocals were hitting every note they needed to hit.
00:10:06Excellent job. I'm so proud of you.
00:10:07Thank you so much.
00:10:08I'm so proud of you, seriously.
00:10:10I love that you made it your own.
00:10:13I mean, everybody knows this song.
00:10:15It's been done in, like, every karaoke setting on planet Earth.
00:10:19So true.
00:10:20But you took it and you put your own spin on it.
00:10:22If there's one thing that I could tell you to do a little bit more,
00:10:26it's just relax.
00:10:27I kind of felt your brain working a little bit.
00:10:29And that's not a bad thing, because, you know, this is a big deal.
00:10:32But just get into it and try to shut your brain off.
00:10:35I know it's hard, but try.
00:10:36Thank you so much.
00:10:40Man, vocals, you don't need to worry about vocals.
00:10:43But now, channel that inner, like, tiger, that warrior.
00:10:47You know, if you could just amp your performance energy up a little bit, man,
00:10:51you're going to surprise yourself.
00:10:53Thank you, Luke.
00:10:57Relax a little bit.
00:10:59It is Aulani at Disney Resort and Spa, if you want to start relaxing right there.
00:11:04Philman Lee, everybody.
00:11:05Philman Lee.
00:11:06If you believe in him, vote for him right now online or via text.
00:11:10You can also visit our American Idol account on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok.
00:11:14And comment below tonight's official voting post with his first name.
00:11:18Voting will remain open until 6 a.m. Eastern time tomorrow.
00:11:21Now, you can head out.
00:11:22Philman Lee, thank you, buddy.
00:11:25The party on the beach is just getting started.
00:11:28Much more music on the way.
00:11:30Ray wants to earn your respect when Ida returns.
00:11:34Do not move.
00:11:37You nailed it.
00:11:39That was so good, baby.
00:11:40How did you start?
00:11:49Welcome back to the show.
00:11:51The journey for our finalists to this incredible stage has been an emotional one,
00:11:55especially for a Maryland native Ray.
00:11:57Here's her time with Brad Pacey.
00:11:59Kiki Palmer.
00:12:04Hi.
00:12:04Hi, Marie.
00:12:05Hi, Marie.
00:12:07Kiki is my girl.
00:12:09I love her.
00:12:10Nice to meet you.
00:12:11I love you so much.
00:12:12Kiki is just unapologetically herself.
00:12:15And I just want to be just like that.
00:12:17I'm singing Respect by Aretha Franklin.
00:12:19Respect, yes.
00:12:19R-E-S-B-E-C-T.
00:12:20So what makes you say Aretha?
00:12:23I grew up on Aretha.
00:12:25My mom just always played Aretha everywhere.
00:12:27And she just told me, like, you're going to command the stage like her.
00:12:30You're going to command the stage.
00:12:32R-E-S-B-E-C-T.
00:12:34Find out what it means to me.
00:12:36So let's talk about what you're going to do on stage.
00:12:38I don't have any choreography.
00:12:40And I do want to have, like, something in mind.
00:12:42I normally just kind of wing it.
00:12:44But, like, I don't know.
00:12:45All the other rounds have been super emotional and I'm crying.
00:12:48So now I'm having fun.
00:12:51And I think that's what I'm excited for.
00:12:53It's just markers.
00:12:55Like, by this point of the song, I'm going to go to the right.
00:12:58By this point of the song, I'm going to go to the left.
00:13:00All it would take is one of those notes this way or this way.
00:13:04And I think that audience will go crazy.
00:13:08Yeah!
00:13:11Yeah!
00:13:12Yeah!
00:13:12Yeah!
00:13:13Fantastic!
00:13:14It seemed like you had such ease with it.
00:13:17Yeah, it's just the dynamics are so right.
00:13:19I love that you gave us an array of what your vocals could do in this song.
00:13:23Kiki loved my dynamics?
00:13:24Okay.
00:13:25Yeah.
00:13:26Wow.
00:13:26Like, life made.
00:13:28I'm, like, already...
00:13:29I've been, like, crying.
00:13:31Being able to sing this in front of you is, like...
00:13:34Oh, my gosh!
00:13:34Like, I'm going to be, like, I manifested this moment.
00:13:37Oh, my gosh!
00:13:40I'm so glad that I get to enjoy this performance.
00:13:43I'm just so glad we get to have this moment.
00:13:45The song means so much to me.
00:13:48Why I'm singing it means so much to me.
00:13:50And I feel like this is just a dream come true.
00:13:57What you want?
00:14:00Baby, I got it.
00:14:03What you need?
00:14:05Yeah!
00:14:06Do you know I got it?
00:14:09Oh, all I'm asking is for...
00:14:19A little respect.
00:14:21Just a little bit, yeah.
00:14:23Just a little bit, yeah.
00:14:24Just a little bit, yeah.
00:14:24Just a little bit, yeah.
00:14:25A little bit, yeah.
00:14:29I ain't gonna do you wrong
00:14:31I ain't gonna do you wrong
00:14:36Cause I don't want to
00:14:37All I'm asking is for a little respect
00:14:42When you come home
00:14:42Baby, baby
00:14:44When you get home
00:14:47Listen, I think
00:14:49R-E-S-B-E-C-T
00:14:52Try not what it means to me
00:14:54R-E-S-B-E-C-T
00:14:56Take care, it's easy
00:14:57Oh, I don't want to respect mine
00:15:01Oh, I don't want to respect mine
00:15:04Oh, I don't want to respect mine
00:15:06Oh, you're kissing
00:15:08You're sweeter than honey
00:15:10And guess what?
00:15:13This is always my money
00:15:15And all I want you to do for me
00:15:18So give it to me when I give it
00:15:21Oh, yeah
00:15:24Try not what it means to me
00:15:30Find out what it means to me
00:15:32R-E-S-B-E-C-T
00:15:34Take care, it's easy
00:15:35Hey, see, see
00:15:36Same time
00:15:54Oh, yeah
00:15:58Well, all right, there's some Aretha there.
00:16:02She's a blueprint artist for you, huh?
00:16:05Oh, yeah, she is.
00:16:07Somebody needs to ring the fire alarm,
00:16:09because you just set the whole show on fire.
00:16:13Girl, I'm not playing.
00:16:15You were singing down.
00:16:16I even heard a little talking personality throughout.
00:16:18When you hit that move at the end,
00:16:20I mean, it was just the performance was established
00:16:22from top to bottom.
00:16:23You gave us stage presence.
00:16:24You gave us the outfit.
00:16:25I mean, it's giving Mary J blood.
00:16:27Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
00:16:30I just live, mama.
00:16:33So we've known you for a bit.
00:16:35And we've been in these, like, much more subdued situations.
00:16:39I feel like this was the missing ingredient.
00:16:42We always knew you could sing, but you can entertain.
00:16:46Like, you were having fun with it.
00:16:49There, there.
00:16:50You completely made it your own.
00:16:52You weren't trying to copy anybody.
00:16:54There you go.
00:16:55You did you.
00:16:55You rearranged the song.
00:16:57They had fun.
00:16:58You had fun.
00:16:59We had fun.
00:17:00That was amazing.
00:17:01Thank you so much.
00:17:02You're okay.
00:17:03That was good.
00:17:05Whoa.
00:17:05That was Aretha Ray, y'all.
00:17:07I mean, I'm just sorry.
00:17:08I don't know what vitamin pill you took, but this is when you have to surprise us.
00:17:15You pulled it out and gave it to us.
00:17:16That was amazing.
00:17:17I love it.
00:17:18Thank you so much.
00:17:20You got my respect, and you're one of our best singers, if not the best singer, and a way
00:17:28to come out and work the crowd.
00:17:32That didn't get lost on you.
00:17:35Well, look at me dropping nuggets of wisdom, I think.
00:17:40Anyway, I just loved the whole performance.
00:17:42It was comfortable.
00:17:43You were entertaining.
00:17:45Make sure you get America voting for you.
00:17:47There you go.
00:17:48Great answer.
00:17:50I don't know what more you could ask for from the panel.
00:17:54That's how you dream of it.
00:17:55Vote for Ray right now via social media on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
00:18:00You can also find all the voting details, and vote online at americanidle.com.
00:18:04Ray America, thank you very much.
00:18:06Great job.
00:18:11Now, the reason continues next when Lucas Leon takes on a huge Tim McGraw hit, plus Jordan
00:18:18McCullough sings for your votes for the first time right here from Disney's Aulani Resort.
00:18:23We'll be right back on Idol.
00:18:26I love you so much.
00:18:27I would move literal Hawaiian mountains to do you.
00:18:37Back with you on Idol.
00:18:39We hope you're enjoying the newest way to show your love for the hopefuls this season.
00:18:42I'm talking about the social voting.
00:18:44Look for American Idol on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok and find tonight's official pinned
00:18:49voting post.
00:18:50Comment the first name of who you want to vote for.
00:18:53You can comment with one name at a time and up to 10 times per finals on each one of
00:18:56those
00:18:57platforms.
00:18:57Now, let's check out Lucas Leon's mentor moment with Brad and Kiki.
00:19:03I'm very excited to be able to share this experience with my parents, vacationing to Hawaii and
00:19:08come around every so often for them to be able to see all my hard work kind of pay off.
00:19:13It feels great.
00:19:14I'm from Gallatin, Tennessee, and hometown support has been awesome.
00:19:19You perform all around town.
00:19:20How does that happen with you being in high school?
00:19:22Oh, it's just fun.
00:19:24Teachers and students and my buddies and they all come out to shows and all of that.
00:19:28Oh my God!
00:19:29And I do play one of your songs at almost every gig.
00:19:32Oh, really?
00:19:33I'm a massive Brad Payson fan.
00:19:36Well, I'm gonna miss her.
00:19:39I play the farmer's market a lot in Nashville.
00:19:41Yeah, yeah.
00:19:41It gets the tips.
00:19:43I'm a big fan of Brad just because his guitar playing, his singing, his songwriting, his stage
00:19:47presence, everything about him.
00:19:49I'm sure I'll be on the Opry in the next couple months.
00:19:52Maybe you can come to that and then we can walk around backstage.
00:19:55That would be awesome.
00:19:56Thank you so much.
00:19:56So what song are you doing today?
00:19:58I'm gonna be doing Just to See You Smile.
00:19:59It's one of my favorite songs ever written.
00:20:02Just to see you smile, I'd do anything.
00:20:07You effortlessly sort of get lost in the song and then acknowledge there's an audience.
00:20:13I don't know if you were giving him the eye you were giving me, but I was loving the eye.
00:20:17So it's a very heartfelt interpretation of Tim's thing.
00:20:21It doesn't sound like Tim, and it shouldn't.
00:20:23It sounds like you, and that's hard to do.
00:20:26Differentiating yourself is the name of the game on a show like this, isn't it?
00:20:29It really is.
00:20:29Absolutely.
00:20:30You know, they say I don't meet your heroes, but I'm really glad I met Brad.
00:20:33So, hoping that I can take his advice with me on the stage.
00:20:41You've always had enough of things to glitter.
00:20:46And I was far from being made of gold.
00:20:51I don't know how, but I scrimped up the money.
00:20:57Oh, I just never could quite tell you no.
00:21:02But just like when you were leaving Emory, Lord.
00:21:07I'm taking that new job in Tennessee.
00:21:12And I quit mine so we could be together.
00:21:16And I can't forget the way you looked at me.
00:21:21But just to see you smile, I'd do anything that you wanted me to.
00:21:32And all is said and done.
00:21:36I'd never count a call.
00:21:38It's one thought that's lost.
00:21:43Just to see you smile.
00:21:47Yeah, yesterday I knew just what you wanted.
00:21:52When you came walking up to me with him.
00:21:57And I told you that I was happy for you.
00:22:02And given the chance I'd like it.
00:22:06But just to see you smile, I'd do anything that you wanted me to.
00:22:18And all is said and done.
00:22:21I'd never count the cost.
00:22:24It's one thought that's lost.
00:22:29But just to see you smile.
00:22:37Just to see you smile.
00:22:40Just to see you smile.
00:22:41Yeah!
00:22:44Yeah!
00:22:49Lovely.
00:22:50Lovely.
00:22:51It was lovely.
00:22:52It was lovely.
00:22:53You know, you made that so comfortable.
00:22:56Yes.
00:22:56I almost forgot that you were a contestant.
00:22:59That's what you want.
00:23:00You want comfort.
00:23:01You want people to understand that this is what you do naturally.
00:23:06And what you just performed there was about as natural as you were ever going to get.
00:23:09It was fantastic.
00:23:13I agree with everything that Lionel said.
00:23:15Because you literally transported us into your world.
00:23:17I felt like I was at a beach club.
00:23:19I was at a festival.
00:23:21You know, I haven't been in love in ages.
00:23:22I'm single as a Pringle.
00:23:24And I felt romantic.
00:23:26Because you set the tone.
00:23:27You were making me smile.
00:23:29I mean, I just loved it.
00:23:30You are very much you.
00:23:31And you did a fabulous job.
00:23:33Thank you so much.
00:23:34Single as a Pringle.
00:23:36Your voice is so...
00:23:38It is powerful.
00:23:39It is beautiful.
00:23:40And there is something really special about the simplicity.
00:23:43You don't try to over sing.
00:23:45There you go.
00:23:46You're like laid back in the pocket.
00:23:47There you go.
00:23:48And it's just so easy to listen to you and to watch you.
00:23:52Thank you so much.
00:23:52I loved it.
00:23:53Yeah.
00:23:54Luke Bryan.
00:23:56Yeah, just keep delivering.
00:23:58Keep making us feel comfortable.
00:24:00But also keep adding the pressure and intensity.
00:24:04There you go.
00:24:04And pick songs that really pull you outside of your comfort zone.
00:24:07But you just keep knocking every performance out of the park.
00:24:10Thank you so much.
00:24:13Luke predicted you would make your hometown's Wikipedia page at some point, right?
00:24:19Maybe old Lucas Leon.
00:24:21Maybe.
00:24:22He's got a spot here on the Wikipedia.
00:24:24So I was just backstage doing my research.
00:24:27Gallatin, Tennessee.
00:24:29And look at this.
00:24:29Lucas Leon.
00:24:30American Idol.
00:24:31Season 24 contestant.
00:24:35Lucas Leon.
00:24:36You've got to vote for him right now.
00:24:37If you want his idol journey to live on, there's multiple ways to cast your own votes.
00:24:41Head on over to AmericanIdol.com for all the details.
00:24:44Lucas Leon, everyone.
00:24:45All right, buddy.
00:24:46Congrats.
00:24:48Woo!
00:24:51Woo!
00:24:51Woo!
00:24:52Next fellowship director, Jordan McCullough, takes on a U2 crowd pleaser.
00:24:57Woo!
00:24:57Here's how he impressed.
00:24:58Right?
00:25:01How you like in Hawaii?
00:25:03Girl, I'm trying to figure out how I can stay a little long.
00:25:04Yes!
00:25:05Because my goodness, the sun is nice, the water is nice.
00:25:09Goofy!
00:25:09I got to meet Goofy.
00:25:11I honestly felt like a little kid when I saw him.
00:25:13Oh, my God.
00:25:14How did it go in your last performance?
00:25:17I came in a little unsure.
00:25:18Jordan!
00:25:19But it landed me the platinum ticket.
00:25:21The hopefuls voted for me, and it was amazing.
00:25:23I felt so honored.
00:25:25I feel like the pressure is on because I feel like a lot of people are looking at me to
00:25:28see,
00:25:28okay, how can he follow up?
00:25:30So what are you singing today?
00:25:31Today I'm singing Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For by U2.
00:25:34It's definitely outside of my genre.
00:25:36I picked this song because it talks about I still haven't found what I'm looking for,
00:25:41but honestly, as I'm continuing my journey in American Idol,
00:25:44I've kind of finally found what I'm looking for.
00:25:46I'm finding my passion.
00:25:47I have run through the field.
00:25:52I'm kind of known right now for the showstopper experience,
00:25:55and I want to just show the judges that I can actually just stand here and sing too.
00:25:59Just me, and that's always a risk in itself.
00:26:01Every imperfection or perfection will be noticed in college.
00:26:04So for him to start that way, that's a crazy choice, you know what I'm saying?
00:26:07That's like definitely bold, and it could be risky.
00:26:10He's taking a risk, but I think it'll pay off.
00:26:12You got to swing for that fence.
00:26:14I mean, for me, it really says I'm out here without a net.
00:26:18That's the energy that I'm looking for, okay?
00:26:21I can't wait to see how this goes.
00:26:22I'm stepping out of my comfort for sure,
00:26:24but my approach will be a little bit different than what America has seen,
00:26:28and I hope that they will enjoy it and love it too.
00:26:36I have climbed the highest mountains.
00:26:47I have run through the fields only to be with you, only to be with you.
00:27:08I have run, I have run, I have crawled, I have scaled these city walls, these city walls.
00:27:27Only to be with you, only to be with you.
00:27:33But I still have it found, oh, what I'm looking for.
00:27:53I said, I believe in the kingdom come.
00:27:59With all the colors, we bleed into one.
00:28:04Bleed into one.
00:28:06But he asked, I'm still running, yeah.
00:28:12You broke the box, you lose the chains.
00:28:18Carry the cross, oh, my shame, oh, my shame.
00:28:25You know, I believe in the kingdom come.
00:28:29You know I believe in the kingdom come.
00:28:32But I still haven't found what I'm looking for.
00:28:41But I still haven't found, oh, what I'm looking for.
00:28:51But I still haven't found
00:29:04What I'm looking for
00:29:25Beautiful job of that YouTube song
00:29:26You're shaking up here a little bit, huh?
00:29:30That emotion, a little overwhelming
00:29:32What were you feeling at the end?
00:29:33Yeah, man, it's so ironic to sing a song about
00:29:36Man, not finding what you're looking for
00:29:37I've done many things
00:29:38I've tried many things
00:29:39But tonight, looking out and seeing all of you guys
00:29:42I feel like I finally have found
00:29:45What I'm looking for
00:29:49I think that Jordan has used up all the notes
00:29:56Possible in the music business
00:29:59First of all, Jordan
00:30:01To take a U2 song and turn it into spiritual
00:30:06That's a feat
00:30:08And then on top of that
00:30:10Turn the U2 song into your song
00:30:13Is the way you win competitions
00:30:17Thank you so much
00:30:19Thank you
00:30:22I love that Lionel used the word spiritual
00:30:25Because I feel like I just had the most amazing moment
00:30:29Listening to you
00:30:30Because we're in this heavenly made place
00:30:33Listening to your anointed voice
00:30:36Yes
00:30:36Like, praise the Lord
00:30:38For all of this
00:30:40Because it was absolutely just mind-blowing
00:30:43Yes
00:30:44That was incredible, Jordan
00:30:45Thank you so much
00:30:46You are so blessed
00:30:47Thank you
00:30:48Thank you, thank you
00:30:49I receive it
00:30:49I'll be
00:30:51Jordan
00:30:53What I have to say is just to everyone
00:30:55Because when we see a talent like you come up on the stage
00:30:57I think the thought is
00:30:58Oh, they're safe
00:30:59America, you still got to vote
00:31:01Know that at the end of the day
00:31:02No matter how great he is
00:31:03We need you to come through
00:31:04And we need you to vote
00:31:05Because you got to be in this competition
00:31:06You are incredible
00:31:07You are incredible
00:31:09Thank you so much
00:31:10That's all I got to say
00:31:11Thank you
00:31:13Your vocal command and your presence
00:31:16Like, when you hit your first note
00:31:18Everybody pays attention to you
00:31:19Because you know how to really own that moment
00:31:22And your voice is that big
00:31:24And to be able to navigate the notes
00:31:26To take us on this journey
00:31:28Man, you're a powerhouse singer
00:31:30Wow
00:31:31And you keep surprising me
00:31:33You know, the Ohana rounds
00:31:35When you came out and did what you did
00:31:37I was like
00:31:37Who is this guy?
00:31:39Look at him
00:31:39And that's what it takes
00:31:41To get through each round of this competition
00:31:42And win the thing
00:31:44So great job
00:31:45Thank you so much
00:31:46So, Jordan is here
00:31:48America, have you found what you're looking for?
00:31:51Get him into the top 14
00:31:52It's time to vote
00:31:53Do it now on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
00:31:55You can also vote online or via text
00:31:58Message and data rates may apply
00:32:00Jordan McCullough, everyone
00:32:01Well done, my friend
00:32:02Thank you very much
00:32:05Have you heard your favorite yet?
00:32:08Bye
00:32:09Omi is hoping it's her
00:32:10She's taking the Idol stage next
00:32:12At Disney's Alani Resort
00:32:13Don't miss it
00:32:14We're coming right back
00:32:16Oh my god, you did so good
00:32:18I'm so proud of you
00:32:19Yeah, we're so good
00:32:20You did amazing
00:32:21You did amazing
00:32:31Thank you I'm so proud of you
00:32:35I'm so proud of you
00:32:35All right, of course
00:32:40You can't find me
00:32:42But the better night
00:32:44The better night
00:32:46You do amazing
00:32:47You do amazing
00:32:47He my Laughter
00:32:48Special, you are
00:32:50The better night
00:32:51You have the nature
00:33:27We did it.
00:33:28The incredible voices of the Kamehameha Schools Children's Chorus right here.
00:33:33Great job, you guys.
00:33:34Amazing.
00:33:35Well done.
00:33:36Lots of rehearsal and you did it on the American Idol stage.
00:33:39Mahalo for being with us tonight.
00:33:41Who knows?
00:33:42Maybe one of them will be on American Idol season 35.
00:33:48Only time will tell.
00:33:50Now, here is this year's youngest competitor, 16-year-old Abayomi.
00:33:54Good job, y'all.
00:33:59Nice to meet you.
00:34:01So thrilled to meet you.
00:34:03So what are you singing today?
00:34:04I'm singing Mama Knows Best by Jessie J.
00:34:06Okay.
00:34:07I'm dedicating this song to my mother.
00:34:09My mom has always been there for me.
00:34:11She's the reason I started performing.
00:34:13She's a rapper.
00:34:17She's a teacher and getting her bachelor's degree.
00:34:20All while being a mother, a single mother.
00:34:22It's insane to me.
00:34:23I want her to just feel like everything she's put into me is finally pouring out.
00:34:28I love you.
00:34:29And you got this.
00:34:32I'm so excited that I'm going to get to see you do your thing.
00:34:35Mama Knows Best when times get hard.
00:34:39You and I were talented at 16, but I was failing my third driver's test by now.
00:34:44Her focus is really there.
00:34:48See, Mama, Mama Knows Best.
00:34:50See, Daddy, Daddy Knows Best.
00:34:52On those Mama Knows Best and we hear that boom, boom, I want to see a step forward.
00:34:57You know, really leaning into the audience on those moments because it's kind of like a direct kind of...
00:35:00You confronting them.
00:35:01Yes.
00:35:02See, Mama, Mama Knows Best.
00:35:04See, Daddy, Daddy Knows Best.
00:35:07So you're dedicating this to your mom.
00:35:09Is she here?
00:35:09Yes, she is here.
00:35:11Really?
00:35:11Oh, I think I see her.
00:35:13Oh, she's here.
00:35:13Oh, my gosh.
00:35:15Oh, my gosh.
00:35:16Oh, you look beautiful.
00:35:17This woman was wonderful.
00:35:19For sure.
00:35:19Mom was so sweet.
00:35:20Now, are you the singer or the rapper?
00:35:21Are your mom the best?
00:35:22All right.
00:35:23Mama, I'm going to see it.
00:35:23All right.
00:35:24Hey.
00:35:25Hey.
00:35:26Hey.
00:35:27The fact that she's dedicating the song to her mom, I love the lineage you respect.
00:35:31I wanted her to be herself.
00:35:32I just felt like that's all you can bring is yourself.
00:35:34And I felt like God ordained this.
00:35:36This is already predestined.
00:35:37So regardless of whatever happens, I feel like she's a winner.
00:35:41Mama Knows Best.
00:35:42Yes.
00:35:43Wow.
00:35:55Well, there is something going down like a storm in the sky.
00:36:03I, I ain't going to be played by your behavior.
00:36:09How can I trust someone who's lying to me?
00:36:14And so, how I go?
00:36:16And I said, how I leave?
00:36:19I said, take your bath and go.
00:36:21Cause you're not for me enough.
00:36:25Mama Knows Best when I get a heart.
00:36:29And Papa always has a show to make me laugh.
00:36:34Mama Knows Best when I feel down.
00:36:38To bring me up and always keep my feet.
00:36:42I think the best that my daddy said to me, always use humor as you're there with me.
00:36:55Don't ever take too seriously, just do you.
00:37:00Cause you can use the world perfectly.
00:37:03Yeah.
00:37:09Yeah.
00:37:14Yeah.
00:37:15Mama, Mama Knows Best.
00:37:17Daddy, Daddy Knows Best.
00:37:20Mama, Mama Knows Best.
00:37:22Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, yeah.
00:37:24Yeah.
00:37:25Mama, you're my best friend.
00:37:27Can't get her heart.
00:37:29And Papa always has a show to make me laugh.
00:37:33Mama knows best when I feel down
00:37:38So bring me up and so it's hit my beat
00:37:42On the ground
00:37:46Mama knows best
00:37:53Thank you
00:37:55I'm Naomi everyone
00:37:57Wow, incredible
00:37:59I spent a couple seconds with your mom and grandma
00:38:03Could you hear them screaming while you were singing
00:38:07I love you guys
00:38:09I think they love you too
00:38:13Somebody get some help over to mom over here in the corner
00:38:18So, so, so listen
00:38:20This 16 year old is driving a steamroller
00:38:22Alright
00:38:24That was absolutely in charge
00:38:29In power
00:38:30You were rolling down the road just killing it
00:38:34You killed it
00:38:35Thank you
00:38:35Thank you so much
00:38:37You were like a Disney star in the making
00:38:41I feel like you're so relatable
00:38:43Absolutely
00:38:43You're living your best life on the stage
00:38:46And you are doing so with such a vocal maturity
00:38:50But also just the way you're handling yourself
00:38:52Yep
00:38:53I feel like we're just gonna watch you blossom in front of us
00:38:55Throughout this competition
00:38:57And I'm excited to see where that takes us
00:38:59Because you're so thinking good
00:39:01So good
00:39:02It is not easy to command a stage in a competition like this
00:39:07Especially as a young'un
00:39:08But you did just that
00:39:10I really want you to know, Abayomi
00:39:12No matter what happens from here on out
00:39:14You belong on that stage
00:39:15Thank you so much
00:39:16I'm telling you the truth
00:39:18You are effervescent
00:39:20I love the outfit that you chose
00:39:22You walked around
00:39:23You told the story
00:39:24And I mean, I gotta say
00:39:26Mama knows best
00:39:27Yes, she do
00:39:29So many star qualities
00:39:31You don't operate like you're a 16 year old
00:39:33And don't start anytime soon
00:39:35Just be confident in what you are
00:39:38Because you have every right to be
00:39:41I mean, that was a great performance
00:39:42From top to bottom
00:39:43The little scatting thing
00:39:44What was that?
00:39:46Thank you
00:39:46What was that?
00:39:47The she was
00:39:48The she was
00:39:49The she was
00:39:49The she was
00:39:49The she was
00:39:49The she was
00:39:50The she was
00:39:50Not like that
00:39:52Not like that
00:39:53Abayomi, everyone
00:39:55Get your votes in for it right now
00:39:57Online
00:39:57Over the ad tax
00:39:58You can also vote by commenting her first name
00:40:01On our official kind-loading post
00:40:03On Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
00:40:05Once more
00:40:06Abayomi, thank you so much
00:40:07Great job
00:40:14All right, now check this out
00:40:15Get ready for what's on the other side
00:40:17Because Keith Keith Ballmer
00:40:18Is about to bring down the house
00:40:23With a very special performance
00:40:25You do not want to miss this
00:40:26I was back at Disney's Aulani Resort
00:40:28Right after this quick break
00:40:33You did amazing
00:40:35She did amazing
00:40:36You did amazing
00:40:37She did amazing
00:40:39You did amazing
00:40:39You killed it
00:40:40Thank you
00:40:40You killed it
00:40:41You did not play
00:40:43No
00:40:43Girl, an old song
00:40:45With your 1920s
00:40:46That fit on
00:40:46Come on now
00:40:47This is beautiful
00:41:16Thank you
00:41:18What's up, American Idol
00:41:20You know it's your girl
00:41:26You look like you might be out here selling them dreams
00:41:30Got them falling for you all night
00:41:34All night
00:41:36I can tell by looking at you know what I mean
00:41:40You can say you don't decide
00:41:43Hey
00:41:44That's your problem
00:41:47You're thinking you the man right now
00:41:49Cause you the head on
00:41:51But you don't understand right now
00:41:54You're looking at a real one
00:42:00Don't let it go to your head
00:42:04Cause I might be in your heart
00:42:09Oh, you gotta know what this is
00:42:13Hey
00:42:13Cause all the brothers know
00:42:18Cause I'm all laid tight
00:42:21Cause I'm all laid tight
00:42:26And you know that's me
00:42:27I'm the one that they all wanna keep
00:42:30Lock it up and throw way to keep
00:42:32Oh, babe
00:42:33Don't be trying to play
00:42:36Don't you recognize
00:42:37You see a dream
00:42:39You can say you don't decide
00:42:43But that's your problem
00:42:46You're thinking you the man right now
00:42:48But you don't have all of it
00:42:51But you the man right now
00:42:53You're looking at a real one
00:42:59Don't let it go to your head
00:43:03Cause I might be in your heart
00:43:05Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
00:43:08You gotta know what this is
00:43:11Hey, hey
00:43:12Cause all the brothers know
00:43:17Cause I'm all laid tight
00:43:20Hey, hey
00:43:22I'm all laid tight
00:43:25Now wait a minute
00:43:27Mickey and Minnie were supposed to be meeting me here prompt
00:43:31Oh
00:43:33I taught you guys
00:43:34Let's go and show up
00:43:35Oh, yeah
00:43:37Oh, yeah
00:43:38You wanna stand right now
00:43:40Guys, put your hands together
00:43:41Hey, here we go
00:43:46I'm so happy to be here with you
00:43:48At Disney Balani Resort
00:43:51This is what heaven looks like
00:43:54Thank you, American Idol
00:43:56It's so good to be back
00:43:58Hey, hey
00:44:02You're looking at a real world
00:44:05Yeah
00:44:10Kiki Palmer
00:44:11Mickey and Minnie
00:44:13Amazing
00:44:15So fun
00:44:16The best
00:44:18Now, hold on for a second
00:44:20So, just saying about Kiki
00:44:22By the way
00:44:22Thank you for being here
00:44:23For the mentorship
00:44:25Oh, my God
00:44:25You're providing
00:44:26The energy
00:44:27The guidance
00:44:27It's my pleasure
00:44:28It's my pleasure
00:44:31So, she can sing
00:44:33Obviously
00:44:33She can dance
00:44:34She can act
00:44:35You also have a podcast
00:44:37Oh, and I gotta have you on my podcast
00:44:39What is the name of the podcast?
00:44:41It's called
00:44:41Baby, This is Kiki Palmer
00:44:45What is
00:44:45What does Kiki Palmer talk about
00:44:48On Baby, This is Kiki Palmer?
00:44:49Well, you know, I'm curious
00:44:50And I like to talk to icons
00:44:51Such as yourself
00:44:52To learn how you got to be this way
00:44:54Thank you
00:44:54But the fact that you called me an icon
00:44:57With Mickey next to me
00:44:58That was very, very generous
00:44:59Kiki Palmer
00:45:00One more time, everybody
00:45:01Thank you
00:45:01That was amazing
00:45:04Coming up
00:45:04The depth of the talent this year
00:45:06Is off the charts
00:45:07And hoping to prove just that
00:45:09Is Madison Moon
00:45:11She takes the idle stage
00:45:13After the break
00:45:14Right after this
00:45:16Let's go, Mickey
00:45:29Looking good
00:45:30Back with you on American Idol
00:45:32We always love the backdrop
00:45:33Here at Disney's Aulani Resort
00:45:35What better place to chase
00:45:37The idle dream
00:45:37Hoping to shine tonight
00:45:39It's Madison Moon
00:45:45Guys, look at it
00:45:47Oh my goodness
00:45:48Every time we go somewhere
00:45:50My family finds a sunset
00:45:52Being able to do that in Hawaii
00:45:53Means everything
00:45:54Did you ever think you would be here?
00:45:57Literally doesn't even say what we're on
00:45:59My dad got to join me
00:46:01In meeting Kiki Palmer
00:46:02And Brad Paisley
00:46:03I feel like I kind of got my voice
00:46:04From my daddy
00:46:05He is an excellent vocalist
00:46:07And he pours his heart
00:46:08And soul into it
00:46:09He had a high school band
00:46:11And he got asked to be the lead singer of Pantera
00:46:13Which was dope
00:46:14Would you want to sing a little something?
00:46:17I'll do it for her
00:46:18He wanted to pursue it further
00:46:20But he decided to give that up
00:46:22To raise a family
00:46:24Don't stop believing
00:46:27The world kind of missed out
00:46:29On him as a musician
00:46:33Streetlights people
00:46:39Oh my gosh
00:46:41You're so good
00:46:41Oh my gosh
00:46:43Yes
00:46:43It's a moment I'll never forget
00:46:44What are you doing for us today?
00:46:47Since you've been gone
00:46:48Kelly Clarkson
00:46:48Okay
00:46:49It's very bold
00:46:50Especially doing a song
00:46:51By a former idol
00:46:53Since you've been gone
00:46:56I can't breathe
00:46:58For the first time
00:47:00I'm all about taking risks
00:47:01In this competition
00:47:02I haven't played it safe
00:47:03And I'm not going to
00:47:05It's pretty crazy
00:47:06What's in the tank
00:47:07You were feeling it
00:47:08And being fun
00:47:09And not taking it too seriously
00:47:10But also giving in
00:47:11When it was time
00:47:12And again
00:47:13And again
00:47:16Woo
00:47:16There was a moment
00:47:17With the note
00:47:18Where I was like
00:47:18Uh oh
00:47:19How are you feeling
00:47:20About the big note?
00:47:20I wasn't really
00:47:21Yeah
00:47:22You know
00:47:22Doing all the warmups
00:47:23And stuff today
00:47:24Yeah
00:47:24One thing that
00:47:25Always helped me
00:47:26Be to lean in
00:47:27If I go left
00:47:28Let me go all the way left
00:47:29You know
00:47:30It's never any mistakes
00:47:31Because we don't really know
00:47:32What you was trying to do
00:47:34I absolutely feel pressure
00:47:35If I don't hit this note
00:47:37I'm going home
00:47:46Here's the thing
00:47:47We started out friends
00:47:49It was cool
00:47:51It was cool
00:47:52But it was all pretend
00:47:53Yeah
00:47:55Since you've been gone
00:47:59And all you'd ever hear me say
00:48:02Is how I picture me with you
00:48:06That's all you'd ever hear me say
00:48:09Since you've been gone
00:48:13I can't breathe for the first time
00:48:17I'm so moving on
00:48:19Yeah
00:48:20Thanks to you
00:48:23Now I'm getting
00:48:24What I want
00:48:28What I want
00:48:29Did you know
00:48:29You want to try to do it
00:48:33Out of sight
00:48:35Out of mind
00:48:37Such a miracle
00:48:38Just can't take it
00:48:41Again and again
00:48:42Again and again
00:48:43And again
00:48:44And again
00:48:50Since you've been gone
00:48:53I can't breathe for the first time
00:48:57So moving on
00:48:59Yeah, yeah
00:49:01Thanks to you
00:49:03Now I'm getting
00:49:04I get what I want
00:49:08I can't breathe for the first time
00:49:12So moving on
00:49:14Yeah, yeah
00:49:15Thanks to you
00:49:17Now I'm getting
00:49:19You should know
00:49:21That I can
00:49:22I get what I want
00:49:27Since you've been gone
00:49:30Since you've been gone
00:49:34Since you've been gone
00:49:36Wow
00:49:39Wow
00:49:40Thank you, y'all
00:49:42Taking on one of Idol's biggest voices
00:49:45Wow
00:49:46Amazing to watch you
00:49:49And then I cut to your father
00:49:50Who was singing every lyric
00:49:51As well down there
00:49:52It was brilliant
00:49:53He was like
00:49:55I love you, daddy
00:49:57What was that face you did?
00:50:00There it is
00:50:03So earlier today
00:50:04I was like over in my room
00:50:06And I could hear this song
00:50:08Kind of being played
00:50:09I couldn't see anything
00:50:10So I didn't really know
00:50:11But I was like
00:50:12I bet that's Madison
00:50:14Like that has to
00:50:15She's the only one
00:50:16That I feel like
00:50:17Could go for this
00:50:18And pull it off
00:50:19And you did
00:50:19I love your voice so much
00:50:21I love that you're just you
00:50:23You've got incredible pipes
00:50:25That's a tall order song
00:50:27Like nobody wants to sing this song
00:50:29Because it's really hard
00:50:30And you tackled it, girl
00:50:35You just
00:50:37Honestly blew my wig off my head
00:50:39Man, there's no doubt about it
00:50:40When I tell you
00:50:42Power
00:50:44You have it in spades
00:50:45I kept thinking
00:50:46At some point
00:50:47Okay, she's gonna take a breath
00:50:48She's gonna come back down
00:50:49Give her a moment
00:50:50Girl, you stayed
00:50:53FM all the way through then
00:50:54It was amazing
00:50:55Amazing
00:50:57Keep that mentality
00:50:59Keep that rocker energy
00:51:02Pushing yourself
00:51:04Surprising us
00:51:05With what you can do
00:51:06You went after that
00:51:07And you nailed it
00:51:08And like I said
00:51:09You're the one that can do it
00:51:10Be that person
00:51:11Be that sign of it
00:51:14Thank you
00:51:15You have such an incredible voice
00:51:17She's so powerful
00:51:18And I was nervous for a second
00:51:19I'm like
00:51:19Is she gonna hit that Kelly note
00:51:21That we know
00:51:21Why don't nobody
00:51:22Want to sing this song
00:51:23And you did it
00:51:25I've been a fan
00:51:26Of American Idol
00:51:26Since the beginning
00:51:27And this season
00:51:28Has some of the best singers
00:51:29I've seen in a really long time
00:51:31And you're one of them
00:51:32Thank you
00:51:35I think we're excited
00:51:36To see what you do next
00:51:37After all of that
00:51:39What's that
00:51:40What's going on
00:51:40With that tear there
00:51:41What are you feeling
00:51:42I'm just so happy
00:51:43This is everything
00:51:44I want to do
00:51:44And to see my family
00:51:45Watching me
00:51:46And literally sobbing with me
00:51:47It's insane
00:51:48And I just respect
00:51:49All of you guys
00:51:50In this crowd
00:51:50Thank you so much
00:51:51Thank you
00:51:52Great job
00:51:53Madison Moon
00:51:55If you want her idol dream
00:51:57To live another week
00:51:58Vote right now
00:51:59Online or via text
00:52:01You can also hit up
00:52:02The official American Idol
00:52:03Voting post
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00:52:05To get those votes
00:52:06From Madison
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00:52:10Madison Moon everyone
00:52:11Thank you very much
00:52:17Oh check it out
00:52:18Coming up
00:52:19Chris Tungsen
00:52:20Chris Tungsen
00:52:21Has his eye on the prize
00:52:22As he takes the stage
00:52:23With Apologize
00:52:24More Idol than Hawaii
00:52:29Oh my god
00:52:32Oh my god
00:52:33Get out of it
00:52:33Oh my god
00:52:34Oh my god
00:52:42Your votes are critical tonight
00:52:44As you decide on who you want to see
00:52:46In your top 14 next week
00:52:48So keep them coming
00:52:50Next to take the stage
00:52:51Is Minnesota's
00:52:52Chris Tungsen
00:52:57This morning I woke up early
00:52:58And went to the spa
00:53:01This is the first time
00:53:02Ever being pampered
00:53:03This is the best
00:53:04I've been enjoying
00:53:05The princess treatment
00:53:06But I don't think
00:53:06It's going to last very long
00:53:08When I'm not here
00:53:09With American Idol
00:53:10I'm working
00:53:11And I'm trying to
00:53:11Pay bills
00:53:13I don't really have
00:53:14A whole lot of down time
00:53:15So being in a spa
00:53:15For the first time
00:53:16Was so nice
00:53:18This round I'll be singing
00:53:20Apologize by Warner Public
00:53:21Classic
00:53:22Yeah classic
00:53:23When I was about 12, 13
00:53:24I would hop on my bike
00:53:26With my papers
00:53:27And do my paper route
00:53:27And I'd listen to the song
00:53:29Over and over and over again
00:53:30I'm holding on your rope
00:53:32Got me 10 feet off the ground
00:53:36This is one of the more
00:53:37Intimate things somebody's done
00:53:38Yeah
00:53:39I want to make this one
00:53:40A little bit more fun
00:53:41A song that people know
00:53:42A song that people want
00:53:43To sing along to
00:53:44But also with intimacy
00:53:45But fun is different
00:53:46For everybody right
00:53:47So we don't have to be
00:53:48Everybody's version of fun
00:53:49Exactly
00:53:50But I think letting that hair down
00:53:51Yeah
00:53:52I don't know what you're wearing
00:53:53But a little unbuttoned
00:53:54You know what I mean
00:53:55Very handsome
00:53:55So leaning into that appeal
00:53:57I think with this song
00:53:58Will bring the funness
00:54:00That you're also looking to
00:54:01Yeah absolutely
00:54:04Yes
00:54:05There you go
00:54:06I said it's too late
00:54:08To apologize
00:54:11It's too late
00:54:13He wants to make it fun
00:54:15Well in my mind
00:54:16I want to see you
00:54:17Lean into your image
00:54:19Yeah
00:54:19Yeah
00:54:19I'm telling you
00:54:20Working everything you got
00:54:22I wish I could do that
00:54:24I can't do that
00:54:25I might have to take
00:54:26Kiki's advice
00:54:26And let my hair down
00:54:28And drop a button or two
00:54:29That's it
00:54:30That was giving
00:54:31Yeah
00:54:31Yeah
00:54:42I'm holding on your robe
00:54:44Got me ten feet off the ground
00:54:49And I'm hearing what you say
00:54:52But I just can't make a sound
00:54:57You tell me that you need me
00:55:00Then you go and cut me down
00:55:03But when
00:55:05Tell me tell me that you saw me
00:55:08Didn't think I'd turn around
00:55:11And say
00:55:12That it's too late to apologize
00:55:17It's too late
00:55:20I said it's too late
00:55:23I said it's too late
00:55:23To apologize
00:55:25It's too late
00:55:28Oh
00:55:33I want to sing that song
00:55:34I want to sing that song boy
00:55:37I'll take another chance
00:55:39Take a fall
00:55:40Take a shot for you
00:55:45And I need you
00:55:46Like a heart needs to be
00:55:48But it's nothing new
00:55:52I loved you
00:55:54I loved you with the fire
00:55:55You read
00:55:56Now it's burning blue
00:56:01Sorry like an angel
00:56:03Heaven let me think
00:56:05It was you
00:56:08Cause it's too late
00:56:10To apologize
00:56:12It's too late
00:56:16I said it's too late
00:56:18To apologize
00:56:20Yeah
00:56:24Oh
00:56:30Wow
00:56:31I said it's too late
00:56:34To apologize
00:56:37It's too late
00:56:48There he is
00:56:49Nice work
00:56:50So you wanted to create
00:56:51Some intimate moments
00:56:53In that performance
00:56:54Yeah
00:56:54Absolutely
00:56:55Lionel
00:56:56So let me just tell you
00:56:57The first verse
00:56:59You were concentrating so hard
00:57:01You almost blew up
00:57:02I'm telling you
00:57:03You were just in every note
00:57:05I'm thinking about it
00:57:06I gotta make it perfect
00:57:08Second verse
00:57:11You joined us
00:57:12I mean from that point on
00:57:14You just kind of let go
00:57:15And delivered the goods
00:57:17Enjoy that stage
00:57:18You've got the gift
00:57:19Thank you Lionel
00:57:23Thank you
00:57:24Chris you have a great voice
00:57:26But you also have a great vibe
00:57:27And the way that you
00:57:28Transformed the song
00:57:30It was like okay
00:57:30I'm getting the Chris version
00:57:31Of this song
00:57:32And I think for me
00:57:33I want to hear more of you
00:57:34To really get into that vibe
00:57:35Of what makes Chris Chris
00:57:37And so to Lionel's point
00:57:38I want to see you
00:57:39Get more comfortable
00:57:39I want to see you
00:57:40Get relaxed
00:57:41I want to come into your world
00:57:42Because I know
00:57:42That there's a lot there
00:57:43Thank you Kiki
00:57:45Yeah
00:57:45Great job
00:57:45Ms. Underwood
00:57:48I love your voice
00:57:49So much
00:57:50Like you just have
00:57:51This gorgeous
00:57:52Like laid back
00:57:54Vibrato
00:57:55It doesn't sound
00:57:56Like anybody else
00:57:57One little thing
00:57:59And I don't mean this weird
00:58:00But you've got this
00:58:02Mysterious sexy vibe going
00:58:04And I feel like
00:58:06You need to know that
00:58:08Thank you
00:58:09You look sad
00:58:10I thought I was the only one
00:58:11With the mysterious sexy vibe
00:58:13Oh
00:58:13Oh no no
00:58:15Come on Luke
00:58:16I mean this as a compliment
00:58:17It's like one of your
00:58:18Kind of like superpowers
00:58:20And if you own that
00:58:22I feel like they will
00:58:23Just eat it up
00:58:24I agree
00:58:25Sorry if that was weird
00:58:27I'm sorry
00:58:28I love my husband
00:58:29Yes
00:58:31I'm just saying
00:58:32Man I want to hear
00:58:34That power you got
00:58:35I want to
00:58:36I want you to partner
00:58:37That voice
00:58:38With that sexy stuff
00:58:40That Carrie's bringing up
00:58:41Which I mean
00:58:43Hey you know
00:58:43I see it dog
00:58:44I see it
00:58:47I know what she's talking about
00:58:48Am I rambling Ryan
00:58:50Am I rambling
00:58:51Look he's making you nervous
00:58:52He's so cute
00:58:53I understand
00:58:54But the main thing
00:58:56That's really important
00:58:57Is I see you getting
00:58:58Right up to the edge
00:58:59And just
00:59:00Man just set yourself
00:59:02Free and start singing
00:59:03Let it go
00:59:04There you go
00:59:05Let it go
00:59:05Jump off the deep end
00:59:06And go for it
00:59:07Chris Tonesick
00:59:09Here are all the ways
00:59:10You can vote for him
00:59:10Tonight
00:59:11We've got online
00:59:12Via text
00:59:13And the newest way
00:59:14To show your love
00:59:14Is our social media
00:59:15You can check out
00:59:16All the voting details
00:59:17At American Idol dot com
00:59:18Chris
00:59:19Give him that look
00:59:20One more time
00:59:22There you go
00:59:23Good luck buddy
00:59:24Thank you very much
00:59:24Appreciate it
00:59:28Coming up
00:59:30California's Ruby Ray
00:59:30On Someone Deep
00:59:32Idol rolls on
00:59:33At Disney's
00:59:34Aulani Resort
00:59:34Right after this
00:59:42The other Ryan
00:59:43Wanted to say
00:59:44Hello here
00:59:45Ryan Tedder
00:59:47What's up man
00:59:48Nice to meet you
00:59:50Good to meet you
00:59:50Aloha
00:59:51Aloha
00:59:52He just did a beautiful
00:59:53Rendition of your song
00:59:54Bro
00:59:55I can't wait to hear
00:59:56I was hearing a little bit
00:59:57Of the warm up
00:59:58Earlier today
00:59:58Ryan sent me a video
00:59:59Oh my word
01:00:00Thank you so much
01:00:01I appreciate you so much
01:00:02I mean this guy's
01:00:03This guy's a legend
01:00:04Legend right
01:00:05Love you so much
01:00:06Appreciate you
01:00:07Peace
01:00:08Mahalo
01:00:09Awesome
01:00:10Thanks bro
01:00:10Hit you later
01:00:11Miss you
01:00:11Bye bye
01:00:12That's freaking crazy
01:00:15Word
01:00:23Welcome back to
01:00:24American Idol
01:00:25From Alani
01:00:25At Disney Resort
01:00:26And Spa
01:00:26In Koalina Hawaii
01:00:27And of our
01:00:28Insanely talented
01:00:29Finalists
01:00:29Are lighting up
01:00:30The stage
01:00:31For your votes
01:00:32Tonight
01:00:32And earlier this week
01:00:33They also had the
01:00:34Pleasure of kicking back
01:00:36To enjoy some of their
01:00:36Own Alani time
01:00:38Right
01:00:38Watch this
01:00:40I always dreamed
01:00:42That my voice
01:00:43Would bring me
01:00:43To places like this
01:00:44And it happened
01:00:49Being here in Hawaii
01:00:50Has been so different
01:00:51From being back home
01:00:51Just to see
01:00:53This part of the world
01:00:54It is different
01:00:55No matter how your heart
01:00:56Is grieving
01:00:57If you keep on believing
01:00:59This is the whole one
01:01:01It will be my first
01:01:01The whole one ever
01:01:05We're best buds now
01:01:07It's just been so fun
01:01:08The memories that we're making
01:01:09Is just all unforgettable
01:01:10This is really a dream come true
01:01:12This is really a dream come true
01:01:12It will come true
01:01:18Look at that
01:01:19You just saw Ruby Ray
01:01:20Cruisin' on the catamaran
01:01:21Here she is now
01:01:23Coming face to face
01:01:24With Brad Paisley
01:01:25And Kiki
01:01:26Watch
01:01:31Being here has been great
01:01:32I mean I think I've
01:01:33Definitely had some time
01:01:34To relax
01:01:34And soak up the sun
01:01:36And I've gotten to do
01:01:37Some really cool things
01:01:37Around the resort
01:01:38With my family
01:01:39The Mickey waffles
01:01:40Are like my favorite things ever
01:01:42Cheers
01:01:44There's characters everywhere
01:01:45We saw Goofy
01:01:46And then Chip
01:01:47And Dale
01:01:47Feels absolutely insane
01:01:49To make top 20
01:01:50I'm just like
01:01:51Really excited
01:01:51And proud to be here
01:01:52Hey
01:01:53Hi there
01:01:54How are you
01:01:54What's up Ruby Ray
01:01:55For the beach round
01:01:56I'm going to be singing
01:01:57Drag Me Down
01:01:57By One Direction
01:01:58Why this song?
01:01:59I chose this song
01:02:00As kind of a thank you
01:02:01To my three older brothers
01:02:02Because they were
01:02:04My biggest supporters
01:02:05When I was dealing
01:02:06With some mean girls
01:02:07Back in middle school
01:02:08Uh oh
01:02:09I decided when I was 11
01:02:11That it would be a fun idea
01:02:12To shave my head
01:02:13So I had a buzz cut
01:02:15I have some photos
01:02:16Please show us
01:02:17That's
01:02:17Wow
01:02:18I ended up like losing
01:02:20A lot of my friends
01:02:21Because of it
01:02:21Because of that?
01:02:22Yes
01:02:22So my brothers
01:02:23They had my back
01:02:24And so this is like a
01:02:25Thank you
01:02:25Nobody can drag me down
01:02:26With their love
01:02:27And support
01:02:27Okay
01:02:28Oh I love that
01:02:29All my life
01:02:31You stood by me
01:02:33It's an amazing thing
01:02:34That one of the most
01:02:35Formative events
01:02:36Of her life
01:02:36Was a bullying
01:02:38For a really trivial thing
01:02:39I think that's actually
01:02:41Going to serve her
01:02:41Use that experience
01:02:43To really grab this audience
01:02:45It's certainly a song
01:02:46That embodies the hope
01:02:48And the struggle
01:02:48And that's great
01:02:50Thank you
01:02:51Use that
01:02:51This song does come
01:02:52From kind of a sad place
01:02:53But I want to just
01:02:55Stand strong
01:02:55And still like
01:02:56Give a fun performance
01:02:58To watch
01:03:06I got five for a heart
01:03:08I'm not scared of the dark
01:03:10You never seen it look so easy
01:03:13I got a river for a soul
01:03:15And baby you're a boat
01:03:17Baby you're my only reason
01:03:20And if I didn't have you
01:03:21There would be nothing left
01:03:23The shell of a man
01:03:25Could never be his best
01:03:26If I didn't have you
01:03:28I'd never see the sun
01:03:30You taught me
01:03:31How to be someone
01:03:33Hey
01:03:34All my life
01:03:36You stood by me
01:03:37When no one else
01:03:39Was ever behind me
01:03:41All these lights
01:03:43They can't light me
01:03:44With your love
01:03:46Nobody can drag me
01:03:48All my life
01:03:50You stood by me
01:03:51When no one else
01:03:53Was ever behind me
01:03:55All these lights
01:03:57They can't light me
01:03:58With your love
01:04:00Nobody can drag me down
01:04:04Nobody, nobody
01:04:06Nobody can drag me down
01:04:11Nobody, nobody
01:04:12Nobody can drag me
01:04:16All my life
01:04:18You stood by me
01:04:19When no one else
01:04:21Was ever behind me
01:04:23All these lights
01:04:25They can't light me
01:04:26With your love
01:04:27Nobody can drag me down
01:04:33Nobody, nobody
01:04:35Nobody can drag me down
01:04:39Nobody, nobody
01:04:42Nobody can drag me down
01:04:49Nobody can drag me down
01:04:53Oh, my body can drag me down.
01:05:10Way to go.
01:05:11The judges are on their feet after that.
01:05:14You are such a ray of sunshine.
01:05:16You're always got this gazillion watt smile,
01:05:19and like you can't help but smile watching you.
01:05:21I want to challenge you a little bit
01:05:23to like find your sassy side.
01:05:26When you're singing, nobody can drag me down,
01:05:28you know, got a little sass in there.
01:05:30So I just want to challenge you to find that side of yourself
01:05:33and show it, bring it.
01:05:34All right.
01:05:35Let's go.
01:05:35So I thought for a moment when she started,
01:05:38I said she's going to run out of air because she's moving.
01:05:41I can hear her breathing.
01:05:43And then she hit that note and held it all evening.
01:05:46I know you were thinking.
01:05:47You were overthinking.
01:05:48Don't do it.
01:05:49You've got the goods.
01:05:50That was amazing that you kind of pulled that one out.
01:05:53I'm telling you.
01:05:53Yeah.
01:05:54It's 16, right?
01:05:55Yeah.
01:05:56That's disgusting.
01:05:58That's just disgusting.
01:05:59Yeah.
01:06:00First of all, it's incredible that you have a voice
01:06:01on you like that.
01:06:02The only thing that I would have wanted
01:06:03was to know that you were able to take your time with it
01:06:06and, you know, let the band catch up to you
01:06:08instead of you being a little bit in front of them.
01:06:10But these are small things that will go towards you
01:06:12in this competition just to make your performance better.
01:06:16And incredible job.
01:06:17Thank you so much.
01:06:17Yeah.
01:06:18Yeah.
01:06:19Yeah.
01:06:20Yeah.
01:06:21Yeah, it's hard to get out of, like,
01:06:22a 16-year-old mentality.
01:06:24But you do have a great voice.
01:06:26It was really like a 16-year-old performance
01:06:29for the first time that we've seen out of you,
01:06:31which is, what is it, Lionel?
01:06:33It's disgusting.
01:06:34It's just disgusting.
01:06:35But you need to work on this.
01:06:37Like, you know, get in that mentality of, like,
01:06:39I'm going to get out here and, like,
01:06:41almost create a little alter ego
01:06:42where you got a little more angst in there.
01:06:45But I love your voice,
01:06:47and we know you've got all the goods in there.
01:06:49So thank you.
01:06:50Thank you so much.
01:06:51It's all good feedback,
01:06:53and every time you're up on the stage,
01:06:54you'll get better and better at all of that.
01:06:55Lots of things about some good stuff there.
01:06:57Ruby Rain, you can vote for Ruby online
01:06:59at Americanidol.com,
01:07:00plus via our social pages on Facebook,
01:07:03Instagram, and TikTok.
01:07:04Text voting is available to subscribers of all carriers.
01:07:07Ruby Rae, thank you very much, Ruby.
01:07:09Thank you, guys.
01:07:09You're amazing.
01:07:13Now, we have got more show-stopping
01:07:15beachside performances heading your way,
01:07:17like Julian Calero with some Zach Bryant.
01:07:21Idol's back right after this.
01:07:33Welcome back to American Idol.
01:07:35Keep those votes coming in for all your favorites
01:07:37online via text and on social media.
01:07:40Their lives in the competition depend on it.
01:07:42And Julian Calero wants to stick around for a while.
01:07:45Here's his mentor meetup with Brad and Kiki.
01:07:49I was here two summers ago.
01:07:51My family and I were big Hawaii fans.
01:07:54We're also big Disney fans.
01:07:55And my favorite character is Stitch.
01:07:57Stitch!
01:07:59What's going on, buddy?
01:08:00I just think he's a little troublemaker.
01:08:02I love his voice.
01:08:03Ohana means family.
01:08:05Family means nobody gets left behind.
01:08:08So be back here at Disney's Aulani Resort.
01:08:10Feels like a blessing.
01:08:12There is just no such thing as a bad day in Hawaii.
01:08:17Hi.
01:08:17Hi, Julian.
01:08:19For this round, I'm choosing a song called
01:08:20Tourniquet by Zach Bryant.
01:08:22There's a race on the plains
01:08:23at a Mr. Montana
01:08:25where you told me you were leaving.
01:08:27It means a lot to me.
01:08:28So why is that?
01:08:29Tourniquet to me means
01:08:30picking someone else up
01:08:32when they're hurting
01:08:33and always telling someone,
01:08:34I have your back.
01:08:35Well, if you need a tourniquet
01:08:37or if you want a tourniquet
01:08:38know that I'll be by your side.
01:08:41What always heals my heart
01:08:42is thinking about the people
01:08:44that I have in my life.
01:08:45And what motivates me even more
01:08:47is hoping that whoever's listening
01:08:49gets that feeling
01:08:50that I understand, I see you.
01:08:52It felt very authentic.
01:08:53And so I think you're getting
01:08:55a real sense of who he is as an artist.
01:08:56You know, that's magic
01:08:58being this close.
01:08:59Great voice.
01:09:00You know, it's really
01:09:02captivating.
01:09:03Your prowess on the guitar shows.
01:09:05Your voice is perfect.
01:09:07Thank you so much.
01:09:08You're suited for that song.
01:09:09Sometimes when you're
01:09:09in a competition,
01:09:10it's like you're thinking about
01:09:11what's going to do my voice the best.
01:09:13But if you just sing
01:09:13what's true to you,
01:09:14it somehow is most perfect.
01:09:17Music can feel like a hug.
01:09:18Music can feel like a hand
01:09:19on your back
01:09:20that tells you you're not alone.
01:09:21And that's what I'm trying
01:09:22to replicate with my performance.
01:09:42As it lays on the plains
01:09:44out of Eastern Montana
01:09:45where you told me
01:09:46you were bleeding from
01:09:48You've been stabbed in the back
01:09:50and the rest of your body
01:09:52won't you tell me
01:09:52where you're bleeding from
01:09:54Well, if you need a tourniquet
01:09:56or if you want to turn and quit
01:09:58know that I'll be by your side
01:10:01Pledge your whole soul
01:10:03into things you can't control
01:10:04in a world you'll never satisfy
01:10:08But I'll bandage up your body
01:10:10your bones
01:10:11and your bad days too
01:10:14Take care of the blood
01:10:16But your love runs through
01:10:19I know all the damage
01:10:21some days in this dark world does
01:10:25But you have been last
01:10:27eating something
01:10:28I dreamed of
01:10:31Come on!
01:10:45I'll bandage up your body
01:10:48your bones and your bad days too
01:10:52Take care of the blood that your love runs through
01:10:56Oh, and I know all the damage
01:10:59some days in this dark world does
01:11:03But you have been last
01:11:05eating something
01:11:06I dreamed of
01:11:10Dreamed of
01:11:12There's delays on the plains
01:11:15out of Eastern Montana
01:11:16where you told me
01:11:17you were bleeding from
01:11:19You've been stabbed in the back
01:11:21and the rest of your body
01:11:23Won't you tell me
01:11:24where you're bleeding from
01:11:26Won't you tell me
01:11:27where you're bleeding from
01:11:31Yeah, man!
01:11:33Yeah, man!
01:11:39Well, just listen to that!
01:11:44Thank you!
01:11:45What did you connect with
01:11:46in that song?
01:11:47What message?
01:11:48Well, to me, I wanted to
01:11:50whenever I listen to a song like this
01:11:51I think of unconditional love
01:11:53whether it be for a friend
01:11:54for someone you love
01:11:56and it just means
01:11:57that you're never going to
01:11:58leave their side
01:11:58their worst days
01:11:59and their best days
01:12:00I wanted it to feel like
01:12:03a hand on your back
01:12:04a hand, you know
01:12:05that you can hold
01:12:06a hug
01:12:06just, you know
01:12:07letting you know
01:12:08that you're never alone
01:12:09no matter how down you are
01:12:13I love you
01:12:14that's all I'm going to say
01:12:15I love you
01:12:17thank you
01:12:18I haven't been a part
01:12:19of the journey
01:12:19like these guys
01:12:20but I agree
01:12:21I mean I feel like
01:12:22I've been watching you
01:12:23in the light of this
01:12:24I can tell how much it means to you
01:12:25and that it's so true to you
01:12:27your voice
01:12:28is beautiful
01:12:29I mean I can listen to you
01:12:30go on and on and on
01:12:31you know
01:12:31and then when you look up
01:12:32you're talking about
01:12:33tourniquet
01:12:33this is a deep and intense song
01:12:35but you're delivering that hope
01:12:37when you look up
01:12:38during the performance
01:12:38and you flash us that smile
01:12:40it does feel hopeful
01:12:41it's beautiful
01:12:42I loved it
01:12:42great job
01:12:43thank you so much Kiki
01:12:45Ms. Underwood
01:12:46you are such an artist
01:12:48you're such a poet
01:12:49and you're so believable
01:12:50when you start singing
01:12:53and playing
01:12:53like it's just so honest
01:12:55and it's so you
01:12:56and it's a joy
01:12:58to get to listen to you
01:12:59like this is the best job
01:13:01in the world
01:13:01there you go
01:13:02thank you so much
01:13:03it is
01:13:04to see you at this point
01:13:05in this competition
01:13:07confident
01:13:09stepping right on it
01:13:10it is just
01:13:11really exciting
01:13:12as a judge
01:13:13to see you stand there
01:13:15in the light
01:13:15of your artistry
01:13:17strong and powerful
01:13:19forget everything else
01:13:20if we can get you
01:13:21to this point right here
01:13:22your future is right
01:13:23in front of you
01:13:25wow
01:13:25thank you Lana
01:13:26wow
01:13:27you make us happy
01:13:29to be
01:13:29doing this up here
01:13:31that was like
01:13:32front runner
01:13:33of the competition
01:13:35kind of stuff
01:13:35that was like
01:13:36star is born
01:13:38kind of moment
01:13:38thank you Luke
01:13:39that means the world
01:13:40you're going to
01:13:40vote for me
01:13:40well it's so fun
01:13:42when somebody's just
01:13:43got it
01:13:43and you just got it
01:13:46thank you so much
01:13:47thank you guys
01:13:50Julian wants your vote
01:13:51you can vote for him
01:13:52right now
01:13:53all your favorites as well
01:13:55online or via text
01:13:56from the official
01:13:57American Idol pages
01:13:58on Facebook, Instagram
01:14:00and Tik Tok
01:14:00it's 10 votes
01:14:01per finalist
01:14:01per platform
01:14:02and voting method
01:14:03so max them out
01:14:05wherever you can
01:14:06if you want to stick around
01:14:07one more time
01:14:08Julian Kalal
01:14:10thank you buddy
01:14:16now check it out
01:14:17when we come back
01:14:18Keela Richardson
01:14:19closes out
01:14:20our show here
01:14:21with a little help
01:14:22from her friend
01:14:22stay with us
01:14:23we'll be right back
01:14:28we'll be right back
01:14:28you nailed it
01:14:29I'm so proud of you
01:14:31and every day
01:14:32I love you unconditionally
01:14:33and every day
01:14:34baby that was incredible
01:14:37Thank you, Mama.
01:14:39You killed it, bitch.
01:14:52And welcome back once more to Dizzy's Aulani Resort.
01:14:56We have one final performance for you here on our beach side stage.
01:15:00It's coming from school teacher Keila Richardson.
01:15:03There you go.
01:15:09My son, he loves you so much.
01:15:11What's your son's name?
01:15:12Drew.
01:15:13It's been fun having Drew here.
01:15:15He has been by my side every step of the way.
01:15:18Unfortunately, my son couldn't be here for this performance
01:15:20because he had to go back to school.
01:15:22Maybe on my next voyage, I can meet him.
01:15:24Okay, yes, for sure.
01:15:27How you doing?
01:15:29Huge fan.
01:15:30I'm a big fan of Kiki.
01:15:31To see myself in front of her, I was like, Mama, I made it.
01:15:34I love that.
01:15:35Well, Keila, I'm so excited.
01:15:36What are you going to be singing?
01:15:37With a little help with my friend.
01:15:38All right.
01:15:39What drew you to this song?
01:15:41There was a time when I didn't feel like I was good enough.
01:15:44You know, I didn't know where I was going.
01:15:45I was confused.
01:15:46God had to place friends around me.
01:15:47I had that really helped me.
01:15:49They were destiny helpers to me.
01:15:50Helped me to my purpose and they pushed me.
01:15:52What would you do if I sang?
01:15:56Hearing her sing, I didn't know what to expect.
01:15:58And when her voice came out, it was just awesome.
01:16:03It felt so truthful.
01:16:04I have a little help with my friends.
01:16:08She seemed like, oh, this is a perfect singer.
01:16:12Yeah.
01:16:12Yeah.
01:16:13Yeah.
01:16:24Oh, that was a lot.
01:16:26Oh, no.
01:16:27Oh, no.
01:16:28Don't do it to me.
01:16:29That's first.
01:16:32Such a special voice.
01:16:36Such a special voice.
01:16:47Wow.
01:16:48That voice was ancestral, girl.
01:16:50What you're doing is more than just singing.
01:16:52You're embodying spirit through song.
01:16:55That's beautiful.
01:16:56Seriously.
01:16:57It blew my mind when I sang for the mentors.
01:17:00I'm humble and I'm grateful because that just lets me know
01:17:03that no matter what I sang, somebody's going to feel it
01:17:06and I want somebody to feel it.
01:17:20What would you do if I sang out of tune?
01:17:25Would you stand up and walk out on me?
01:17:29Lend me your ear when I sang you a song?
01:17:34And I would try not to sing it out of key.
01:17:38Oh, yeah.
01:17:38Yeah.
01:17:39Yeah.
01:17:39It's just a great day and bow the little hell from my friends.
01:17:44Being by with a little hell from my friends.
01:17:48Is it all right if I get by with a little hell from my friends?
01:17:52Well, yeah.
01:17:59You're what would you do when my love is going away?
01:18:03Oh, yeah, yeah.
01:18:06Oh, yeah, yeah.
01:18:08And how would I feel any day?
01:18:14Are you sad because you're all on your own?
01:18:21Is it all right if it's just me, my friend?
01:18:27We'll be getting back.
01:18:29Oh, yeah, yeah.
01:18:32Oh, yeah, yeah.
01:18:34Oh, yeah, yeah.
01:18:36Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
01:18:40Do you need anybody?
01:18:43Oh, I need somebody just to love, yes, I do, yeah.
01:18:50Do you need anybody?
01:18:53I need me somebody.
01:18:55I want me somebody.
01:18:58Just give me somebody.
01:19:00Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah.
01:19:08Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah.
01:19:16Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
01:19:23Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
01:19:24Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
01:19:28Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
01:19:29Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
01:19:30Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
01:19:30Now somebody scream!
01:19:35Oh, that was great!
01:19:51Wow!
01:19:55Wow!
01:19:58People have come out on their balconies at the hotel.
01:20:02Marine Life is popping.
01:20:03Sea turtles are popping out up there.
01:20:06The fishes are going, what's happening up there on that stage?
01:20:10Oh, my God.
01:20:11What did just happen, Lionel?
01:20:13What was that?
01:20:15I have never, I have never, ever,
01:20:21I've been on American Idol since I was that big.
01:20:27I have never had any contestant walk out on this stage
01:20:33and tear the place up.
01:20:35The place got blown up.
01:20:38Thank you, Lionel.
01:20:39That Janis Joplin sounding, Tina Turner sounding,
01:20:42I don't know who you are.
01:20:47But that right there was the greatest performance
01:20:50I have ever seen on this stage.
01:20:57That was ridiculous.
01:20:59Lionel had to bring me back to life.
01:21:01You know what I'm saying.
01:21:03He had to resuscitate me up in the place.
01:21:07Yes, ma'am.
01:21:07But the last time I've seen somebody make me feel like this
01:21:10and get people turned up like this,
01:21:12her name was Fantasia.
01:21:13Watch out.
01:21:14Watch out.
01:21:14Watch out.
01:21:15And she won American Idol.
01:21:17Whoa.
01:21:17And I'm going to just leave that there and tell America
01:21:20there's a lot of favorites and y'all need to vote.
01:21:22Watch it.
01:21:23Vote, y'all.
01:21:24Vote.
01:21:24Because, Keila, what you just did right there,
01:21:26girl, you a bad girl and I'm not touching you.
01:21:29Thank you, Kiki.
01:21:30Bless you.
01:21:31I ain't never seen this before.
01:21:33Lionel.
01:21:35The thing that I love about you is I feel like you don't
01:21:41think about what you're doing as it's happening.
01:21:43Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom.
01:21:44Like it just flows out of you.
01:21:47You were in the moment.
01:21:48You were having fun with the audience.
01:21:50Like it was like just pouring out.
01:21:52It was like from the heavens to Keila and then out to us.
01:21:56Thank you, Kiki.
01:21:57Thank you so much, Kiki.
01:22:01And who?
01:22:04I don't know.
01:22:07Do you remember when I kind of gave you a couple of little
01:22:10singing lessons in the audition?
01:22:12I do.
01:22:13I do.
01:22:14Why did you let me do that to you?
01:22:18You were just being kind to me.
01:22:20Yes, yes.
01:22:21Yes, yes.
01:22:21Thank you for allowing me that time.
01:22:24But I hereby relinquish my vocal lessons to you.
01:22:27God.
01:22:28I don't need to even say nothing to you.
01:22:31Nothing.
01:22:31You got Lionel.
01:22:32He done wore treats in the run.
01:22:34I've never seen nothing like that before.
01:22:36Ever.
01:22:36When you get us this excited, what is so special is you
01:22:41ain't thinking about it.
01:22:42It don't matter if you're in Hawaii.
01:22:44It don't matter if you're in Pensacola.
01:22:47It don't matter.
01:22:48You're just here to let what God has given you come out.
01:22:52Thank you so much, Luke.
01:22:54Thank you all so much.
01:22:57What does that praise feel like?
01:22:59It feels really good.
01:23:00It's just that fire burning on the inside.
01:23:03It came out.
01:23:03What is running through your veins when you're singing like that?
01:23:06Just, I don't know, man.
01:23:07My mind just be everywhere, but I just, you know, I do what I can.
01:23:11Well, thank you.
01:23:13Yeah, Lionel got his steps in today, so very, very good.
01:23:17Keela Richardson, everybody.
01:23:19Get those votes in for her right now.
01:23:21All right.
01:23:22Just keep coming all the ways to vote.
01:23:24You can do it online, via text, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok.
01:23:28Yeah, yeah, yeah.
01:23:28It's never been easier.
01:23:30Just out her first name in the comments section.
01:23:33One name per comment per vote.
01:23:35You can vote up to 10 times per finalist across all platforms
01:23:39and methods.
01:23:41Thank you very much.
01:23:42Keela Richardson, everyone.
01:23:49Here's one last look at everyone you can vote for tonight.
01:23:53You have until 6 a.m. Eastern tomorrow.
01:23:56Don't crash out if your favorite doesn't make it,
01:23:59because you have to vote.
01:24:01Give it up for Chris Pooley and the band here.
01:24:07Thank you to Brad Casey and Kiki Palmer for sharing expertise in the hopeless.
01:24:14And a huge mahalo to all the amazing cast members at Disney's Aulani Resort.
01:24:20Thank you to our judges.
01:24:22What a season we got teed up.
01:24:26And thank you at home for watching and voting.
01:24:29We'll see you next Monday for your game-changing results during our Songs of Faith night.
01:24:34With not to be missed performances.
01:24:37And Carrie Underwood takes the stage with her second annual performance of How Great Thou Art.
01:24:42Our first real-time vote of the season reveals your top 12.
01:24:47It's all happening live at 8, 7 Central right here on ABC.
01:24:51Good night, America.
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