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American Idol - Season 24 Episode 15 - Class of 2006: Reunion/Idol X DWTS
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00:00:00Tonight two worlds collide, American Idol collabs with Dancing with the Stars, our top
00:00:06five hit the ballroom, and legends from our show's 2006 class return live.
00:00:12This is the moment, and this is American Idol.
00:00:31Thank you very much, welcome to the semi-finals, one of the most massive nights of the season,
00:00:39voting is now open for all your favorites, last week was the highest live vote so far,
00:00:45let's beat that tonight, are you ready for the judges, here they come.
00:01:10New friend, right on the scene, Carrie Underwood, and she's forever our girl, the one and only,
00:01:25the original Paula Abdul.
00:01:29Let's have some fun.
00:01:35Your judges!
00:02:11She's got to get to work y'all, she's got to get to work, let her sit.
00:02:21It's like it was yesterday, you know?
00:02:23We just did this not so long ago, right?
00:02:26Crazy.
00:02:27All from the beginning, Paula was here, day one, American Idol breaking records.
00:02:34We had such a great time together, I adore you.
00:02:38I adore you too.
00:02:39I'm so happy to see you.
00:02:39I'm so happy to see you.
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, and meeting
00:02:57the new hopefuls, just wanting for all of you to have the best time ever and leave your heart
00:03:04out there and carry out.
00:03:10It's going to be a great show tonight.
00:03:11Oh.
00:03:13Jamal Roberts is in the house with a performance.
00:03:16Woo!
00:03:16Plus, you're going to party like it's 2006 with the stars of that historic season.
00:03:20Bucky Covington over there.
00:03:21What a big look.
00:03:23Elliot Yameen, Paris Bennett, and the winner, Taylor Hicks.
00:03:27But 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 dances 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
00:03:48next week.
00:03:48It's 10 votes for finalists per voting platform.
00:03:51Make sure you max them out.
00:03:53All your favorites.
00:03:54We've got the Dancing with the Stars pros here.
00:03:58Jan Rodnick, Randy Arnold, Reb Sebchenko, and Whitney Carson.
00:04:05They're taking the stage in just a second with Keela Richardson.
00:04:08But first, here's her time with Grammy-winning producer and idol legend, Randy Jackson.
00:04:17Let's go!
00:04:20What'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 Carrie.
00:04:27Any advice he gives, I'm going to 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 going to dance?
00:04:38I can't dance, but I'll figure it out.
00:04:40You're going to shake.
00:04:40I'm going to bust some of them.
00:04:41Having the dancing with the stars, this is, I think it's going to bring a different energy.
00:04:45I think it'll bring a different confidence knowing 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 going to 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.
00:04:56Let 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.
00:05:02Got to 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.
00:05:11Are you in it to win it, Keela?
00:05:12I'm in it to win it.
00:05:13Woo!
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.
00:05:30You 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.
00:05:49When 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.
00:06:09And make it stronger, anyway.
00:06:16And make it higher, pay my debt.
00:06:22Do I love you, my old boy?
00:06:28River Deep Mountain High.
00:06:33If I lost you, would I cry?
00:06:39Oh, how I love you, baby.
00:06:42Baby, baby, baby.
00:06:47Oh!
00:06:58Oh!
00:07:04You, I love you, my old boy.
00:07:20If I lost you, could I cry Oh, how I love you, baby
00:07:28Baby, baby, baby
00:07:31Now 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 Kila
00:08:03Oh, I think they like you
00:08:07Lionel, start us off
00:08:08That's the way you start a show off
00:08:11Right?
00:08:11You know, now 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
00:08:28Thank you, thank you, thank you
00:08:31Kila, 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
00:08:41Thank you
00:08:41Your vocal range is like a weapon
00:08:43You can go from a whisper to a thunderstrum
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
00:08:58Okay
00:08:59And 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
00:09:11Thank you
00:09:12Thank you
00:09:13Thank you
00:09:14I mean, Kila, you 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
00:09:35Like you guys are having fun together
00:09:37And it made the audience have fun
00:09:39And you sound great
00:09:40You 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, yeah
00:10:04But the main thing is you were the bot
00:10:08You 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
00:10:24What did the dancers bring to you for 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 because I had the dancers behind me
00:10:37That's right, and you did do it
00:10:38Be very careful, though
00:10:39It's slippery with this confetti now that's on the floor
00:10:41When you move here, okay?
00:10:42Kila 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
00:10:53Kila, everyone
00:10:54Thank you, Ryan
00:11:02All right, on the other side
00:11:04Got a doubleheader in the form of Chris Tungseth
00:11:07And Brayden Rumpfelt
00:11:09Idol is back live right after this
00:11:13Don't move
00:11:14Welcome back to live American Idol
00:11:28Still a ton of standout performances ahead
00:11:31Thanks to our sponsor
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00:11:35Cleb and Riley are about to accompany Chris for his Noah Kahn song choice
00:11:40But first
00:11:41Here's his super fan reaction to meeting the dog
00:11:44Randy Jackson
00:11:47Chris, what's happening, baby?
00:11:48How are you?
00:11:49Good 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
00:11:53So I was a little starstruck
00:11:55I love you
00:11:55I love you a lot
00:11:57You're a smart man
00:11:58I love you, bro
00:11:59But listen
00:12:00There's a guy that was a judge on this program a long time ago
00:12:03I was asked the question
00:12:04Are you, Chris, in it to win it?
00:12:06Are you?
00:12:07James is in it to win it, America
00:12:09Hayley is in it to win it
00:12:10This guy's in it to win it, too!
00:12:12Someone pinch me
00:12:13Is this my life?
00:12:15Is this real life?
00:12:16Like
00:12:16You're 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, I'm singing a No Khan song
00:12:25With an attitude
00:12:27It's gonna be a lot of fun, too, to add a new element to the stage
00:12:30And hopefully bring it to life
00:12:31I want them to feel like they're at a concert, you know?
00:12:35What does this song mean to you, this lyric?
00:12:37This song's 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's 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
00:12:54So what you gonna do now that we're here?
00:12:57I'm gonna win this
00:12:58That's my boy right there
00:13:02Singing Northern Attitude by Noah Khan
00:13:05This is Chris Tungset
00:13:10If I get too close
00:13:14And I'm not on you
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?
00:13:43Settled down
00:13:45Feeling right
00:13:46Feeling proud
00:13:48How you kids
00:13:51Where are they now
00:13:53Settling
00:13:54To routine
00:13:57Where you
00:13:58What does it mean
00:14:01One, two, three
00:14:04Hey
00:14:04Yeah
00:14:17Come on
00:14:20If I get too close
00:14:25And I'm not on you
00:14:29Forgive my Northern Attitude
00:14:33Oh, I was raised out in the cold
00:14:36If the sun don't rise
00:14:40Till the summertime
00:14:46Forgive my Northern Attitude
00:14:49Oh, I was raised out in the cold
00:15:07Right in love
00:15:08With their Foxtrot
00:15:09Chris Tungset, everybody
00:15:11Oh, you're on
00:15:15Got to get you dancing
00:15:16Got to get you moving
00:15:18Yeah
00:15:18Yeah, I should try that sometime
00:15:21Paula, what'd you think?
00:15:22Oh, Chris
00:15:23You have this beautiful
00:15:24Tender ache in 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
00:15:31And we're here to protect it
00:15:33Because it's beautiful
00:15:34Thank you
00:15:34I just didn't want you
00:15:36To smile so fast
00:15:37In this song
00:15:38Because it's nice
00:15:39To 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
00:15:48Gorgeousness to your voice
00:15:49Yes
00:15:49Thank you so much
00:15:50You're welcome
00:15:51If you're
00:15:54If 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
00:16:15And the right notes
00:16:17And like vowel sounds
00:16:18That you could really belt
00:16:19It 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
00:16:34Analogy that
00:16:35Carrie 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
00:16:45You get 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
00:16:52Let's let him get
00:16:52Keep hitting these big, big notes
00:16:54But you know, Chris
00:16:55You can throw some moves in there
00:16:57One of these days
00:16:58I'll give it 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, you know
00:17:05See, I
00:17:06I never thought I would hear
00:17:08The subliminal
00:17:10Paula 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
00:17:25It 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 your 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
00:17:43On our official
00:17:44Pinned voting posts
00:17:45On Facebook
00:17:46Instagram
00:17:46And TikTok
00:17:48And American Idol.com
00:17:49Is the place
00:17:50For all the voting info
00:17:51Chris America
00:17:53Thank you, Lionel
00:17:54Good luck, buddy
00:17:59Next dancing contemporary
00:18:01It's Jan and Whitney
00:18:02But first
00:18:03Let's see how he
00:18:04And Randy work together
00:18:06It's Brayden
00:18:06Rumpfelt
00:18:07Watch
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
00:18:16You 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 get
00:18:23Everything I can
00:18:23Are you in it
00:18:24To win it?
00:18:24Alright, we'll restart that
00:18:26I'm in it to win it
00:18:27Yes
00:18:28That's the answer
00:18:28I want to hear
00:18:29The Dancing with the Stars song
00:18:31That 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
00:18:41That I was going to have
00:18:42To be dancing
00:18:42And singing with them
00:18:43I was distraught
00:18:46I was like
00:18:46This is going to be
00:18:47The 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
00:18:50I 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
00:19:04No, no
00:19:05Shake it all out
00:19:06Baby, shake 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, feel
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
00:19:20Get out 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
00:19:39Of me lately
00:19:40Oh, I don't know
00:19:42Myself anymore
00:19:46Feels like the walls
00:19:48Are all closing in
00:19:49And the devil's knocking
00:19:51At my door
00:19:53Oh
00:19:53And out of my mind
00:19:56How many times
00:19:57Did I tell you
00:19:59I'm no good
00:20:00At picking love
00:20:02Yeah
00:20:03He's taking a toll
00:20:05On me
00:20:05Trying my best
00:20:07To keep from tearing
00:20:09The skin off my bones
00:20:11Don't you know
00:20:13I lose control
00:20:20When you're not next to me
00:20:25I'm falling apart
00:20:28Right in front of you
00:20:29Can't you see
00:20:31I lose control
00:20:38When you're not next to me
00:20:43You're breaking my heart
00:20:46Baby
00:20:46You made the best of me
00:20:49Problematic
00:20:51Oh, problem is
00:20:53When I'm with you
00:20:54Oh, I'm at it
00:20:55Oh, and I need some relief
00:20:58My skin in your teeth
00:21:00Can't see the forest
00:21:02Through the trees
00:21:03Got me down
00:21:04On my knees
00:21:05Down in beliefs
00:21:06Oh
00:21:07I lose control
00:21:14When you're not here with me
00:21:19You're breaking my heart
00:21:22Baby
00:21:22You make a mess of me
00:21:27Yeah
00:21:45Jan and Whitney
00:21:48You guys look great
00:21:50Awesome
00:21:51Brayden, everyone
00:21:55I like their wardrobe
00:21:58You know
00:21:59When I first started
00:22:00This situation out
00:22:01I kind of told them
00:22:03I was like
00:22:03You know
00:22:04I kind of want to dress
00:22:05A little bit like
00:22:05Ryan Seacrest does
00:22:08Not anymore
00:22:09Well
00:22:09They took that
00:22:11They took your style
00:22:12And then put a bunch
00:22:13Of big colors onto it
00:22:14So that's why we're doing it
00:22:16It looks great
00:22:17You looked apart
00:22:18Alright, Carrie
00:22:19You kick it off this time
00:22:21I'm sorry
00:22:22I'm just a little
00:22:23Distracted right now
00:22:27I'm going to look this way
00:22:30Thank God
00:22:31Sorry, Luke
00:22:31I think Randy
00:22:33Gave you some really
00:22:35Really good advice
00:22:36And I mean
00:22:36It's not about
00:22:37Like dancing
00:22:38But it is about
00:22:39Kind of singing
00:22:40With your whole body
00:22:41And I feel like
00:22:42You are on your way
00:22:43I feel like
00:22:43We see little
00:22:44More and more glimpses
00:22:45Of that from you
00:22:46Every single week
00:22:47But you don't have to
00:22:48Like
00:22:48Like even just little
00:22:49Like little shoulders
00:22:50You know
00:22:51Like lean a little bit
00:22:52Like you got some sexy
00:22:54Brayden in there
00:22:55Like let it out
00:22:56Let's see the shoulders
00:22:57Come on
00:22:57I can't do it
00:22:58You're doing no shoulders
00:22:59And see what happens
00:23:01Yeah, I mean
00:23:02Swag it up
00:23:03Get some
00:23:04Just get some
00:23:05Like Lionel says
00:23:06Stank face
00:23:07Put some stank on it
00:23:08Ugly face
00:23:09Ugly face
00:23:09Ugly face
00:23:10I mean
00:23:10I don't know
00:23:11Between the
00:23:12What did you say?
00:23:13Like I said
00:23:13You can't say stank face
00:23:15It's ugly face
00:23:18Well, I mean like
00:23:19I'm just listening
00:23:20To you sing
00:23:21There's dancers
00:23:21I mean
00:23:22Ryan's been backstage
00:23:23Obviously doing a lot
00:23:24Of push-ups
00:23:25And things are
00:23:27Things
00:23:28It's just too much
00:23:28For me
00:23:29But love the performance
00:23:30I'm loving this night
00:23:31This is fun
00:23:31This is like
00:23:32Sensory overload
00:23:35Lydon
00:23:37This
00:23:39This is
00:23:40This night
00:23:41Obviously
00:23:41Has affected you
00:23:43Ryan
00:23:43In a lot of ways
00:23:44We didn't know
00:23:45What'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
00:23:49The advice
00:23:50That I always like to give
00:23:51Because
00:23:51You're thinking too much
00:23:53When you think too much
00:23:54Here's the thing
00:23:54You always remember
00:23:55You can't mess up
00:23:56The crowd
00:23:58Did not come to rehearsal
00:24:00So whatever you do
00:24:02They'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 got the voice
00:24:09To do it
00:24:12Hold on
00:24:13I have to tell you
00:24:14I absolutely
00:24:16Love your voice
00:24:18Especially that
00:24:19Mid-warm range
00:24:20Of your voice
00:24:21It makes me feel
00:24:22Like I'm wrapped
00:24:23In the coziest blanket
00:24:24And I love it
00:24:25I do
00:24:25Bring
00:24:26You just
00:24:28You're so talented
00:24:29I just want to give you
00:24:31That sense
00:24:32Own the stage
00:24:33Like your voice
00:24:34Can fill arenas
00:24:35But I feel like
00:24:36You're out there
00:24:38Standing in the wings
00:24:39And I need you
00:24:40To believe in yourself
00:24:41And I need you
00:24:42To study the camera
00:24:45Stare down the barrel
00:24:46Of the camera
00:24:47We don't want to lose you
00:24:48Especially when your eyes
00:24:50Wander
00:24:51It's like
00:24:51Like where's our Braden
00:24:53So I'm in love with you
00:24:56And your voice
00:24:57Just believe in yourself
00:24:59Like a child believes
00:25:01In Santa Claus
00:25:01How
00:25:02Go for Braden
00:25:04Right now
00:25:05If you want him
00:25:05In the finale
00:25:06Next week
00:25:07Online via text
00:25:08Or you can comment
00:25:09Using his name
00:25:11On our
00:25:11Kind voting post
00:25:12That's on Facebook
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00:25:14And TikTok
00:25:15One more time
00:25:16For 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
00:25:30The top five performances
00:25:31You can relive
00:25:32These Dancing with the Stars
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00:25:38After this
00:25:39Hannah Harper
00:25:40Switches it up
00:25:41With a Peggy Lee cover
00:25:44American Idol
00:25:45Rolls on live
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00:25:58Welcome back to Idol
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00:26:00Keep sending in
00:26:01All those votes
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00:26:03Compete in the finale
00:26:04Next week
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00:26:07Alexis Floyd
00:26:08And Harry Shum
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00:26:13This Thursday
00:26:14At 10pm on ABC
00:26:15And next day on Hulu
00:26:17It's a good thing
00:26:18You guys are here
00:26:19Hannah Harper
00:26:20Has been dealing
00:26:21With a little fever
00:26:23Yes
00:26:23Take a look
00:26:26Hannah
00:26:27Are you in it
00:26:28To win it
00:26:29I'm in it
00:26:30To win it man
00:26:30Woo
00:26:32That's the straightest
00:26:33Things I've had
00:26:33All 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
00:26:38But we would look up
00:26:39American Idol
00:26:40Fail auditions
00:26:41And so when they were like
00:26:42Randy Jackson's
00:26:43Going to be a mentor
00:26:44I was like
00:26:44I'm going to get
00:26:45Ripped to shreds
00:26:46Uh no
00:26:46You can't sing at all
00:26:48No
00:26:48I was terrified
00:26:49No
00:26:50I'm a music fan
00:26:51It'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 Jan are my dancers
00:26:57I'm really excited
00:26:58To get to watch them
00:26:58I think I'm going to be so excited
00:27:00I'm going to forget the words
00:27:00And I'm just going to be watching
00:27:01You know
00:27:02So what are you singing?
00:27:04I'm singing Fever by Peggy Lee
00:27:06Hannah told me she's doing Fever
00:27:08Didn't like that idea at all
00:27:11Never know how much I love you
00:27:13I think Randy was shocked
00:27:14He was like
00:27:15What in the world?
00:27:16Like are you sure
00:27:17You want to do this song?
00:27:18Harley bear
00:27:18You give me fever?
00:27:21Uh
00:27:21What are the other song choices?
00:27:24So basically you're telling me
00:27:25That you hate fever
00:27:25No, no, no
00:27:27Listen
00:27:27Oddly enough
00:27:28You sound great on it
00:27:29Thank you
00:27:30Shows a different side of your voice
00:27:31I don't think that people know
00:27:32As they are
00:27:33Yeah
00:27:33I think that lyric
00:27:34Is not what she would normally do
00:27:36So I said
00:27:37Listen
00:27:37Sing this to your husband
00:27:38I got to sing it about him
00:27:39Yes I'm saying
00:27:40He'd be mad
00:27:40If I sung it about somebody else
00:27:42I like you
00:27:43I like you
00:27:44That's funny
00:27:44I think yeah
00:27:45This song could trip her up
00:27:47She just has to give in to it
00:27:51With the Peggy Lee classic Fever
00:27:53Here'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
00:28:11I get a fever that's so hard to bear
00:28:15You give me fever
00:28:18When you touch me
00:28:20Fever
00:28:21When you hold me tight
00:28:24Fever
00:28:26In the morning
00:28:28Fever
00:28:29All through the night
00:28:36Captain Smith and Pocahontas
00:28:39Had a very mad affair
00:28:43When her daddy tried to kill him
00:28:47He said
00:28:47Daddy oh
00:28:48Won't you dare
00:28:50He gives me fever
00:28:51Fever
00:28:53I'm his
00:28:54Mrs. 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
00:29:25Chicks were born to give you fever
00:29:26Being fair and hot or centigrade
00:29:28They give you fever
00:29:32When you kiss them fever
00:29:35If you live you're on
00:29:38Fever
00:29:40Till this is what a lovely way to burn
00:29:44Oh what a lovely way to burn
00:29:48What a lovely way to burn
00:30:05Give it up for Yon and Wiley
00:30:07Hannah Harper everyone
00:30:08As well
00:30:13All right Luke your thoughts
00:30:16I thought I thought it was
00:30:18Oh here they go
00:30:22I thought it was incredible
00:30:24I thought it was
00:30:26So uniquely different
00:30:28For me
00:30:28For you
00:30:29It was sexy
00:30:30It was sultry
00:30:31I needed a martini
00:30:32While I was watching
00:30:34But I loved that it was
00:30:35It was not what we expected
00:30:37From you
00:30:38Way to surprise
00:30:38It was a great job
00:30:39Thank you
00:30:40Nice
00:30:41Lionel
00:30:42You know
00:30:42A little uh
00:30:44A little jazz
00:30:45A 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
00:30:50That was exactly
00:30:51What was needed
00:30:51Take us out of that
00:30:53Little mode of what
00:31:19Are lovely to listen to
00:31:20Have like I was so excited
00:31:22That you did pick fever
00:31:24You know when you have
00:31:25A mic microphone in a stand
00:31:27You have the freedom
00:31:28You don't have to touch the stand
00:31:30And I am not a big believer
00:31:32Of women having
00:31:32Being overly sexual
00:31:34I think it's gross
00:31:35But this
00:31:36But the simplicity
00:31:37Of just looking
00:31:38And the sexiness
00:31:39And the wink of knowing that
00:31:41Or a little shoulder
00:31:42Sells it
00:31:43And you did that
00:31:43And I was really proud
00:31:44Of you
00:31:45Thank you
00:31:47I'm so proud of you
00:31:49That's all I got to say
00:31:50I feel like you're growing
00:31:51More and more
00:31:52In this competition
00:31:52Every single week
00:31:54And we just need more
00:31:55Now's the time
00:31:56To 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
00:32:04To describe
00:32:05What it feels like
00:32:07To accomplish
00:32:08What you're accomplishing
00:32:09Each week on this show
00:32:10Live in front of millions
00:32:11It's overwhelming
00:32:12Overwhelming
00:32:13I'm still shaking
00:32:14Yeah you're doing
00:32:14A great job
00:32:15Hannah needs your votes
00:32:16To become your next
00:32:17American Idol
00:32:18You've got five ways to vote
00:32:20So make sure you use
00:32:21All of them
00:32:21If you want her on the stage
00:32:23Next week
00:32:24Hannah everyone
00:32:25Thank you
00:32:31We're taking a moment now
00:32:32To recognize some very special guests
00:32:34Here in the audience
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00:33:05To have all of you
00:33:06With us tonight
00:33:07Thank you for being here
00:33:11Take a look
00:33:12At what they do
00:33:14I may not wear the uniform
00:33:15That I serve every day
00:33:17My husband can be gone
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00:33:35Back with you live on American Idol
00:33:37Hope you're loving tonight's
00:33:39Special round of Idol
00:33:40With a dash of dance
00:33:41Some big news
00:33:42For the first time
00:33:43In Dancing with the Stars history
00:33:45Twelve of the world's greatest
00:33:46Up and coming dancers
00:33:47Will move into one house
00:33:49And battle for the ultimate spot
00:33:52As the next pro
00:33:53Dancing with the Stars
00:33:55The next pro
00:33:56Hosted by Robert Irwin
00:33:57Premieres July 13th
00:33:59Right here on ABC
00:34:02Now taking the stage
00:34:03With a rumba
00:34:04It's Whitney and Gleb
00:34:05To the soundtrack
00:34:06Of Jordan McCullough
00:34:07Let's go
00:34:09Dancing with the Stars
00:34:11American Idol mashup
00:34:12This is everything
00:34:13I needed it to be
00:34:15It's going to take
00:34:15Everything in me
00:34:16Not to get up there
00:34:17And try to dance
00:34:17And twirl with them too
00:34:18What are you singing
00:34:20This week I'm going to be singing
00:34:21Footprints 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
00:34:30As the oldest brother to go first
00:34:31But little do they know
00:34:32I've learned so much about myself
00:34:34Being surrounded by them
00:34:35Show their compassion
00:34:36Thank you
00:34:37I love that
00:34:38That's great
00:34:38They've seen me try and try
00:34:40To go for the things that I love doing
00:34:42And now hearing the stories
00:34:44Of one of the youngest ones
00:34:46So proud to go and tell his friends
00:34:48That my brother is on American Idol
00:34:54I promise you
00:34:58I'm always there
00:35:01Is this a great key for you?
00:35:03It's a little challenging
00:35:04And the key change
00:35:05Yeah walk it up a little bit
00:35:06Let's see if that helps
00:35:07Okay
00:35:07I promise you
00:35:12I'm always there
00:35:15Practice it I think
00:35:16It'll help you get there easier
00:35:17Okay
00:35:17Because you've got to sing
00:35:19With confidence and that such
00:35:20That's right, yeah
00:35:20Even if you make a mistake
00:35:22Make a big lob
00:35:22Convictions, everything
00:35:25I'll carry you
00:35:28I love my brothers so much
00:35:30I hope that they know
00:35:31That I will always be there
00:35:32To carry them
00:35:34I just want to make them
00:35:35Really, really proud
00:35:39Singing Footprints in the Sand
00:35:41By Leona Lewis
00:35:42It's Jordan McCullough
00:35:51You walked with me
00:35:54Footprints in the sand
00:35:58And helped me understand
00:36:01Where I'm going
00:36:07And just when I thought I lost my way
00:36:14You gave me strength to carry on
00:36:18That's when I heard you say
00:36:21I promise you
00:36:25I'm always there
00:36:30When your heart is filled with sadness
00:36:34And it's vain
00:36:37I'll carry you
00:36:41When you need a friend
00:36:44When you need a friend
00:36:48You'll find my footprints
00:36:59You'll find my footprints
00:37:21In the sand
00:37:34You'll find my footprints
00:37:37In the sand
00:37:54A big hand for Whitney and Glab and Jordan
00:38:01Magical
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
00:38:06You're having a good time, I can tell
00:38:08Lionel
00:38:08Well, you know, it's always wonderful
00:38:10I have a new phrase now
00:38:12See, you do what we call
00:38:14Spinal cord singing
00:38:16In other words, it just goes right to your spinal cord
00:38:19And then your body just breaks down
00:38:22Let the congregation say, amen
00:38:24Amen
00:38:28Jordan, Jordan, I love you
00:38:30I speak too much
00:38:31And I have to keep this quick
00:38:33But there's so much I want to say
00:38:34And I'll tell you backstage
00:38:35But I got to tell you
00:38:36That your gift, what you have
00:38:38I don't know where it comes from
00:38:39But it's not from here
00:38:40It's not from a place that I'm even aware of
00:38:42It's otherworldly
00:38:43Yeah, it is, right there
00:38:44But you
00:38:46You have it
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, thank you
00:39:00You are such a perfect example
00:39:02Of, like, not overdoing it
00:39:04Like, you just have this natural stage presence
00:39:07Where 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 Randy Jackson
00:39:17I think we need to bring the dog pound back
00:39:20As you're in the dog pound, baby
00:39:26Jordan, your path
00:39:28I don't know if I've ever seen from the audition
00:39:31To 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
00:39:40And now
00:39:40And it's like
00:39:42I 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
00:40:01You make all of this feel so good
00:40:03Thank you, thank you so much
00:40:05If you want Jordan in your finale
00:40:08You want him there
00:40:09You gotta vote in all your favorites
00:40:10Vote for them
00:40:11At AmericanAuto.com
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00:40:13And catch your most data and message rates
00:40:15May apply
00:40:16Jordan, everyone
00:40:22And that wraps up our Dancing with the Stars round tonight
00:40:27A big thank you to Jan, Riley, Gleb, and Whitney
00:40:30For the outstanding performances
00:40:31From the top five
00:40:34On our stage
00:40:35Singing along to their dances
00:40:37I loved it
00:40:38Next, your reigning American Idol
00:40:39Jamal Roberts debuts his newest single
00:40:43Live
00:40:43Right after this
00:40:45Hang tight
00:40:55You're locked live on Idol
00:40:57I love having you back
00:40:59You having a good time?
00:40:59I know
00:41:01One year ago
00:41:02This PE teacher from Meridian, Mississippi
00:41:05Was chosen by you
00:41:06As the next American Idol
00:41:08A few months later
00:41:09He was nominated
00:41:10For his very first Grammy Award
00:41:13And that story has only begun
00:41:15Taking the stage now
00:41:17With his new single
00:41:18Perfect for me
00:41:19Give it up for Jamal Roberts
00:41:24Perfect for me
00:41:27Perfect for me
00:41:31The way you hold me
00:41:34The way you look at me
00:41:38It's all that's inside of my memory
00:41:41Is you
00:41:44You complete me
00:41:46You complete me
00:41:48You're undefeated right now
00:41:53Your lips sure high
00:41:56Your legs sure die
00:42:04May not be perfect baby
00:42:10But you're just perfect for me
00:42:13But you're just perfect for me
00:42:14All perfect for me
00:42:18You're the only one
00:42:20Makes my heart skips
00:42:21Beep, beep, beep, beep
00:42:23Only one that makes my mind
00:42:27Wonder where you
00:42:29Feels like the weight of the world
00:42:32Is on my shoulders
00:42:35Every time that I'm away from you
00:42:39Your lips sure high
00:42:43Your lips sure high
00:42:46Your legs sure die
00:42:49May not be perfect baby
00:42:56But you're just perfect for me
00:42:59All perfect for me
00:43:04Can I tell you baby
00:43:07Perfect for me
00:43:09Perfect for me
00:43:11You're perfect for me
00:43:13Perfect for me
00:43:16Perfect for me
00:43:17Perfect for me
00:43:17Can I tell you baby
00:43:18Perfect for me
00:43:20Just how you make me feel
00:43:22Perfect for me
00:43:22Can I describe some things
00:43:25Perfect for me
00:43:25That I love about you
00:43:27Perfect for me
00:43:33Perfect for me
00:43:36Oh, I love about you
00:44:08I have this for you.
00:44:10Maybe it's another ABC collaboration in the works.
00:44:13I don't know.
00:44:14Great to see you.
00:44:16Congratulations.
00:44:19When you found out you were nominated for a Grammy, my friend, what 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, but I'm grateful and I'm thankful.
00:44:32It's just been a full circle moment.
00:44:34Wow.
00:44:34And, Paula, you weren't here, obviously, last season.
00:44:38What did you think?
00:44:38So seasoned, so sexy.
00:44:41I already know the lyrics to the song.
00:44:43I love it.
00:44:44Hitch already knows the lyrics.
00:44:45Your legs, your thighs.
00:44:51And with that, when we come back, round two kicks off.
00:44:55Get ready to party like it's 2006 when Keela Richardson and winner Taylor Hicks join forces right here on American
00:45:03Idol.
00:45:14Yes.
00:45:15Welcome back to American Idol.
00:45:17We're celebrating our class of 2006 with a special round of duets inspired by iconic performances from that historic season.
00:45:24Now, if you're a member of the Soul Patrol, member of those guys, the Soul Patrol.
00:45:30You look exactly the same.
00:45:32Well, I've been great since I was 22.
00:45:34Come on.
00:45:36Tonight, Taylor Hicks is living for the city with 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 by Stevie Wonder.
00:45:51Honestly, I did not know the song.
00:45:53And I just learned it.
00:45:54Wait a minute.
00:45:54Wait a minute.
00:45:55I just learned it.
00:45:56You don't know Stevie Wonder living for the city?
00:45:59What?
00:46:00We need Idol music education classes.
00:46:05Keela.
00:46:06Hi.
00:46:06How are you?
00:46:07One of my favorite singers on the show.
00:46:10And I get to sing with her.
00:46:11To duet with the winner of season five makes me feel good.
00:46:14He's a winner, so he did something right.
00:46:16So I'm just going to learn from here.
00:46:18I'm excited to sing with you.
00:46:19And I'm also excited to give Drew this.
00:46:24Oh, my God.
00:46:26Signed harmonica.
00:46:27The harmonica, Taylor gifted my son.
00:46:29I love it.
00:46:29I want to learn it myself.
00:46:31We're going to leave the harmonica playing in a minute.
00:46:33Yeah.
00:46:35The energy is there.
00:46:36I'm not by myself.
00:46:37It's a different kind of confidence.
00:46:38We're feeding off each other.
00:46:39So I love doing a duet.
00:46:41She and I, we jive.
00:46:42She already has some ideas about where she wants to travel to.
00:46:46We can vibe it out together.
00:46:47Like, if you start walking, I'm going to walk.
00:46:48You have to use the stage a lot to be able to make the most out of your performance.
00:46:51She's got all the tools.
00:46:53She just needs to pull them out of the toolbox and let it fly.
00:46:56Yeah.
00:47:06A boy was born in Hortime, Mississippi.
00:47:10He was born in Hortime, Mississippi.
00:47:11Surrounded by a wall that ain't too pretty.
00:47:16His parents give him love and affection.
00:47:21Moving in the way.
00:47:22Moving in the right direction.
00:47:25Living just enough.
00:47:27Just enough for the city.
00:47:35His father works some days for 14 hours.
00:47:40And you can bet, well, he's down to fix a dollar.
00:47:45His mother goes to scrub the floors for many.
00:47:50And you must believe, but she hardly fits a penny.
00:47:54Living just enough.
00:47:56Just enough for the city.
00:48:08Come on, y'all.
00:48:21This sister's black.
00:48:23But she showed up it's pretty.
00:48:26Her skirt is short.
00:48:28But Lord, her leg is sturdy.
00:48:31To walk to school.
00:48:33She's got to get up early.
00:48:35And you are close to home.
00:48:38But now behold, they're dirty.
00:48:40I'm living just enough.
00:48:43Just enough for the city.
00:48:49Living just enough.
00:48:52Just enough for the city.
00:48:58Come on.
00:48:59Come on.
00:49:01Everybody's in love.
00:49:03Oh yeah!
00:49:33Oh, I'm leaving home.
00:49:36Just in love.
00:49:39Oh yeah!
00:49:41I'm living in.
00:49:43Woo-hoo!
00:49:45I'm living in.
00:49:48The world is moving wild!
00:49:59The world is moving wild!
00:50:09Oh my goodness can I start yeah you got it I've never seen you have so much fun and that's
00:50:18because
00:50:18the magic between you and Taylor who by the way Taylor you are mr. showman to be and you are
00:50:29so
00:50:30much fun and I would you you deserve a lifetime residency I come see you every other Saturday
00:50:35uh yeah well the two of you brought this house down what a great way of stuff yes brilliant thank
00:50:44you it was so much fun you guys like I wouldn't have put you guys together you know if I
00:50:50had
00:50:51anybody just to I wouldn't have done that but it worked and it worked because you guys both are
00:50:55professionals you sound incredible you guys were both just having a good time I vote for Taylor on
00:51:01the next season of yeah the energy of that was just really how you guys kind of married that energy
00:51:15and Taylor man I'm coming to I'm looking up your show's show schedule because I'm going to come see
00:51:19you want I mean we'll go to your energy and then and then it elevated Keela's game and that's what
00:51:25this night is about loved every second great energy so so now now Taylor Taylor you brought you brought
00:51:35the true ugly face the ugly face it was there but now I'm gonna bring a new word to American
00:51:41Idol that
00:51:42was stupid Taylor Taylor and Keela you were having a good time weren't you it's contagious everything
00:51:56he does it is uh okay we did see the moves you should be on Dancing with the Stars the
00:52:04boss of Dancing
00:52:05with the Stars Rob Mills is here right now so Rob you have a meeting with this guy after the
00:52:11show
00:52:12great to see you buddy a lot of fun Keela needs your votes to be in that finale next week
00:52:20get them in
00:52:22for now online via text on social media Facebook Instagram and TikTok voting closes in the final
00:52:29commercial break Taylor Hicks and Keela thank you thank you
00:52:36the facial expressions of Taylor Hicks while he performed priceless next it's a Garth Brooks classic
00:52:44coming from former top eight finalist Bucky Covington and Chris Tungsten
00:52:50my do-up partner is Bucky Covington Bucky Covington has gorgeous hair strong beard looking at a picture
00:52:58and I was like he looks familiar and I was like that's a handsome devil though so I'm excited to
00:53:03meet him and his voice is incredible well I've been enjoying watching you man I was very excited
00:53:08they said we're gonna be doing a duet so you're happy about the song yeah I am this week I'll
00:53:12be
00:53:13singing the Thunder Rolls by Garth Brooks and it's gonna be a lot of fun that was my favorite song
00:53:17I did when I was on I know I want to sing more country songs but I haven't yet so
00:53:22it's kind of fun
00:53:22to have you come and kind of show me the ropes what you did and how you kind of went
00:53:26through your
00:53:26lane my goal here is I want to make sure to get you in the top three and I want
00:53:32to make sure I come
00:53:32back as a judge yeah that's good we're gonna have so much fun oh let's go have fun let's do
00:53:39it
00:53:39baby you got appreciate you fuck he's the perfect person for me to sing with just because he's got
00:53:46such a sweet rock vibe and I want to lean into that this week like I want us to be
00:53:50begging he knows
00:53:51how to make it big I think Chris could make it in the top three without me here but I
00:53:57hope I don't
00:54:083 30 in the morning not a soul inside city's looking like a ghost town on a moonless summer night
00:54:20raindrops on the windshield there's a storm moving in he's heading back from somewhere that he never
00:54:29should have been in the thunder hole
00:54:37mmm in the thunder hole
00:54:39mmm in the thunder hole
00:54:45every light is burning in the house across town
00:54:50she's pissing by the telephone
00:54:53if every flannel guy
00:54:55she's asking for a miracle
00:54:59you're hoping she's not right
00:55:02bring us to weather
00:55:04and has kept them out all night
00:55:07and a thunder hole
00:55:10and a thunder hole
00:55:16thunder roars
00:55:20and the lightning strikes
00:55:22another love goes cold
00:55:25another love goes cold
00:55:27on a sleepless night
00:55:28a thunder hole
00:55:30blows on
00:55:31out of control
00:55:34in the heart
00:55:36the thunder hole
00:55:40deep in her heart
00:55:44the thunder hole
00:55:46the thunder has rolled
00:56:08the thunder has rolled
00:56:14over the air
00:56:14and the thunder
00:56:19oh that's you
00:56:21that's you
00:56:22that's you
00:56:24that's you
00:56:27that's you
00:56:28that's you
00:56:34you look all season that was awesome the hair was flying the vocals were just all over the
00:56:41yes thank you
00:56:47carrie goes battle of the hair battle of the hair
00:56:50he wins uh bucky great to see you bucky and i got to tour together one year it was amazing
00:56:56we did oddly enough luke is a huge country music singer today we all know that
00:57:03well in the beginning i didn't me and luke were on the dirks bentley tour and luke
00:57:08was actually opening up for me
00:57:11and i think it's time for you to return the favor
00:57:15i love it i love it i love it no it's uh great great to see you and way to
00:57:22bring that out of him
00:57:23i mean i didn't did you grow up listening to thunder rolls no i didn't i mean man that's that
00:57:29was great that's one of the best vocals i've heard you deliver it was perfect yeah yeah
00:57:35all i'm going to say was your attitude was on point your attitude was killing it i love it
00:57:42thank you
00:57:44another pairing that was perfection great job chris and buggy i miss you like my son
00:57:51oh my god and i didn't know i didn't know you had a twin brother
00:58:00yes he's a very good looking gentleman i jumped on me neither
00:58:05yes he's uh we're uh actually the makeup lady went and put makeup on him right before the show
00:58:09i get it i don't have any
00:58:14you both have hair dryers right hair dryers you got
00:58:18great to see you bucky same to you brother
00:58:20it is like looking in a mirror with you two isn't it
00:58:22we're triplets actually we're triplets
00:58:25my mom's gonna be very surprised
00:58:29there's this shot i think
00:58:31uh before we move on taylor
00:58:34meet rob mills he's in charge of dancing with the stars rob are you there
00:58:38taylor your meeting is now actually come across the stage
00:58:41go meet rob and get on that show
00:58:45did you do that let's go let's go
00:58:48i will totally watch that show
00:58:50i got it right there
00:58:51come on let's go
00:58:53come on rob do it for me baby
00:58:57that's it
00:58:58the dreams come true on american idol
00:59:01vote now for chris up here
00:59:03just find out who you're going to post on facebook instagram and tiktok and 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
00:59:16and chris
00:59:17tungsteth america
00:59:19good job
00:59:25after this is a huge queen moment coming from paris bennett and brayden rubfeld
00:59:31this is american idol
00:59:34we'll be right back
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 go to american idol.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
01:00:02make sure you watch the finale next week
01:00:05or find out more
01:00:06you never know
01:00:06the next american idol could be you
01:00:09paris bennett first audition
01:00:11in greensboro north carolina
01:00:14and tonight she's taking the stage with murphy
01:00:17north carolina's own
01:00:18brayden rubfeld
01:00:20take a look
01:00:22for this round i get to duet with
01:00:25idol alum paris bennett
01:00:27you're 17
01:00:28yes ma'am
01:00:29so
01:00:29phenomenal
01:00:30phenomenal
01:00:30wow
01:00:33you can't stand up darling
01:00:34hi
01:00:35hi brayden
01:00:36how are you
01:00:37we give hugs
01:00:37oh okay
01:00:38the song paris and i are duetting is the show must go on by queen
01:00:42yeah i've been watching a lot of your stuff
01:00:44oh i was watching you too
01:00:46it's pretty cool yeah we followed each other on instagram
01:00:48i got you
01:00:48you was a little late though brayden
01:00:50i'm sorry yeah
01:00:50sorry i was busy last night
01:00:53when i watched paris bennett sing this song in her season
01:00:57it 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
01:01:08if we feel like show must go the 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
01:01:17all 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
01:01:29empty spaces what are we living for
01:01:35abandoned places i guess we know the score
01:01:41on and on
01:01:44does anybody know what we are looking for
01:02:03does anybody want to take it anymore
01:02:09show must go on
01:02:12yeah
01:02:15so must go on
01:02:18yeah
01:02:21inside 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 warm now
01:02:38i'll soon be turning
01:02:40around the corner now
01:02:44outside the dawn is breaking
01:02:47but inside of the dark i am aching
01:02:52to be free
01:02:54show must go on
01:02:56yeah
01:03:00show must go on
01:03:02yeah
01:03:06inside my heart is breaking
01:03:08my makeup may be flaking
01:03:11my makeup may be flaking
01:03:12but my smile
01:03:13still stays on
01:03:17my soul is painted
01:03:20like the wings of butterflies
01:03:23fairy tales from yesterday
01:03:25will grow but never die
01:03:28i can fly
01:03:30i can fly
01:03:31whenever i'm afraid
01:03:34oh yeah
01:03:37oh yeah
01:03:39the show must go on
01:03:46oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
01:03:50oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
01:03:53the show must go on
01:04:22I love our our idol alum is bringing
01:04:28it our idol alum is bringing it out of our new hopefuls and Brayden way to show up
01:04:33and stand toe-to-toe with her and I got a new phrase that that had some stank face on
01:04:39it
01:04:39it was good stank face baby stank face see I know where Luke is going that ugly face now we
01:04:47have
01:04:47drifted into stank face that is just country like it all I can say is man whatever possessed you at
01:04:56that moment you killed it both of you together I just saw a different braid than that that I've
01:05:06seen I'm so proud of you and thank you Paris for bringing this out it was another I mean
01:05:12that you guys are thriving on duets it's like you didn't just sing the song you flipped it and
01:05:17rebuilt it like an Ikea project and there are no screws left and I love it way to go
01:05:25I mean I wish that we had had this night like earlier in the competition because I feel like
01:05:31it would have just catapulted all of you just even further that was amazing both of you just the
01:05:37energy feeding off of each other amazing great to see you again when you auditioned you were in
01:05:48high school right just turning 16 years old when she auditioned for American Idol and look at you
01:05:55here great job together how'd it feel to duet tonight oh man she she knows exactly what she's
01:06:01doing on the stage and it's easy it's easy working with somebody who knows what they're doing because
01:06:06you can look like you know what you're doing if you want Brayden in the finale vote now
01:06:20your live results where two people will be eliminated are coming at the end of the night
01:06:25Paris Bennett and Brayden everyone thanks
01:06:35all right coming up from Salman to string cheese two undeniable country stars Kelly Pickler and Hannah
01:06:44Harper they take the stage together the 2006 idol celebration continues live right after this
01:07:05you are locked in we are live keep voting for all your favorites if you want to see them compete
01:07:11in
01:07:11our three-hour not-to-be-missed finale event next week and listen to this lineup Blues Traveler
01:07:18Brad Paisley, Brad Paisley, Cameron Whitcomb, Clay Aiken, En Vogue, Jen Blossoms, Jason Mraz,
01:07:26Leanne Womack, Nelly, Shine Down, Tori Kelly and Motley Crue plus Carrie Luke and Lionel all taking the stage
01:07:36oh my god and to top it off your top three will be mentored by the one and only Alicia
01:07:43Keys
01:07:44she will also be performing so be here next Monday night starting at 8 7 central
01:07:50here's Hannah Harper prepping for her duets with Kelly Pickler
01:08:00Kelly Pickler is incredible I think that she is an angel baby and you just had Randy as a mentor
01:08:05right isn't he wonderful he was amazing he was so excited he was like who's your duet partner and
01:08:11I said Kelly Pickler pickles oh my god we love her we love pickles man he's like pickles yes he
01:08:17nicknamed
01:08:18me pickles for the duet round I'm doing a broken wing by Martina McBride this was my audition song
01:08:26a broken wing is a very challenging song it starts off at a really low register and then it just
01:08:30jumps
01:08:31all the way up I'm scared no I'm scared it definitely gets high and you know it gets high
01:08:36well it's Martina it's Martina yeah and she cuts it next like it's nothing it's something I've not
01:08:41really explored much of my range since I've been on the competition so this is going to stretch me big
01:08:46time I'm taking all the risks this week and I'm giving it all I got you're here because you're supposed
01:08:55to be here and you work hard and you sound amazing thank you and this is your mom that's so
01:09:00on
01:09:09she loved him like he was the last man on earth gave him everything she ever had
01:09:24he'd break her spirit down then come living upon her
01:09:31give a little then take it back
01:09:38she'd tell them about her dream
01:09:42you just shoot them down
01:09:46Lord in love to make her cry
01:09:52you're crazy for believing
01:09:56you'll never leave the grain
01:09:59you see only angels know how to fly
01:10:07and with the broken wings
01:10:10she still sings
01:10:14she keeps an eye on the sky
01:10:21with the broken wings she keeps an eye on the sky
01:10:36with the broken wings she carries her dreams
01:10:42she keeps an eye on the sky
01:10:50with the broken wings she keeps an eye on the sky
01:11:05with the broken wings she keeps an eye on the sky
01:11:12Then you ought to see her fly
01:11:25With the proclaim
01:11:27Oh yeah
01:11:46Oh, so now
01:11:48All I can say
01:11:50All I can say is
01:11:53The perfect voice blend and compliment
01:11:57The two of you together make one dynamic performance
01:12:01Incredible, incredible
01:12:02The melody choices you made were beautiful
01:12:06Like exquisite
01:12:08Again, another perfect pairing
01:12:10Kelly, it's as if it was yesterday
01:12:13That I remember singing this song
01:12:14What a beautiful job, Hannah
01:12:16Thank you so much
01:12:17Thank you so much
01:12:18Thank you
01:12:19I've been trying
01:12:20I've been sitting here trying to figure out
01:12:22Like what is making tonight so special
01:12:26And I think it's because we are all part of
01:12:29Like this special club
01:12:31That nobody else on this planet will understand
01:12:33Except for us who've been on that stage
01:12:35And it's magical
01:12:37That was magical
01:12:40Yeah, I mean, watching you guys work together
01:12:43Feed off one another
01:12:44Pickler
01:12:45Look at Pickler up there doing this
01:12:47I'm an antique idol
01:12:50Dusting off
01:12:51Well, I mean
01:12:53Go ahead, go ahead
01:12:54Being able to share the stage with you
01:12:55Has been such a blessing
01:12:57You're going to be a blessing
01:12:58I mean, the talent
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
01:13:07Nice 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 being good company
01:13:22And have our idol family back together
01:13:25And like you said, Carrie
01:13:26It'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
01:13:32As you acknowledged
01:13:33You took the risk and it paid off
01:13:36Feels accomplished, right?
01:13:37It was good
01:13:38I can't believe we've got to lose two later
01:13:42No
01:13:44Who is it going to be?
01:13:45Hannah needs your votes to compete in that finale
01:13:49Show her 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
01:14:06With a song for you by Elliot Yameen and Jordan
01:14:11That's live
01:14:12Next
01:14:14Oh my gosh
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
01:14:35And 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
01:14:41Or wherever you get your podcasts
01:14:43Now when Elliot sang this song on Love Songs Night
01:14:47Remember?
01:14:48Back in 2006
01:14:50How could I forget?
01:14:51It brought you to tears
01:14:52A little lightning strike twice
01:14:54It's a song for you
01:14:56From 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
01:15:16I've sung a lot of songs
01:15:18This week I'll be singing a song for you by Donny Hathaway
01:15:21You taught me precious secrets
01:15:24Oh my gosh
01:15:25There's no way
01:15:26I'm a true
01:15:27I turn around
01:15:28It is Elliot
01:15:29Cause my love
01:15:32I'm a fan
01:15:32Two new fans
01:15:33Oh my word
01:15:35When he did that
01:15:36You 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
01:16:29I've acted our life on stage yet
01:16:34With 10,000 people watching
01:16:37But we're alone now
01:16:41And I'm singing a song to you
01:16:45Ladies and gentlemen
01:16:47Elliot Yari
01:16:48You taught me fresh secrets
01:16:52Of a true love
01:16:55Withholding nothing
01:16:58You came out in front
01:17:00When I was hiding
01:17:07But 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
01:18:02Singing this song
01:18:03I was singing this song
01:18:08I was singing this song
01:18:10I was singing this song
01:18:18To you
01:18:22Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
01:18:52You got to break in there.
01:18:53Jordan.
01:18:55Break in there.
01:18:56Jordan and Elliot.
01:19:00There's something that I always told Elliot that he got into my heart so deeply.
01:19:07But you have that same gift, Jordan.
01:19:10The two of you together, this was a master class.
01:19:13This was a Grammy's duet performance.
01:19:17God bless you.
01:19:19I love you both.
01:19:22Elliot, I love you.
01:19:23Love you more.
01:19:24I love you more, Paula.
01:19:25I do not have enough words in my vocabulary to give you the praise that you both deserve
01:19:32right now.
01:19:35America, y'all better be voting.
01:19:38You better vote.
01:19:45I mean, that was like a Lamborghini and a Ferrari, and I don't know who's the Lamborghini and
01:19:53who's the Ferrari, but it didn't matter.
01:19:55It was just amazing to watch and witness, and you guys were just in a very complimentary performance
01:20:03where you blended it together, and Elliot, it was just great to watch you do that, and Jordan.
01:20:09I'm going to leave it again.
01:20:10Thank you so much.
01:20:14I never thought I would find the time of my judging when I have to call for a root check.
01:20:22Obviously, what is happening here is you two compliment each other so well that you turn
01:20:27American Idol into the Church of American Idol.
01:20:36Jordan and Elliot.
01:20:37Good to see you, buddy.
01:20:39Great to see you again.
01:20:42You know, the only bad thing about that performance was that it had to end.
01:20:47It had to end.
01:20:47You just wanted to keep on going and going and going.
01:20:51And the two of you just met a few days ago.
01:20:53That's right.
01:20:53I've been knowing him for a long time.
01:20:54I know you've been a fan, but to do it like that and see that chemistry and that magic.
01:20:59If you want Jordan in the finale next week, you've got to vote on your text or through
01:21:06social media on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
01:21:09If you've never voted before and you want Jordan there, get to it.
01:21:14Vote now.
01:21:16Elliot Yameen and Jordan McCullough.
01:21:21Thanks, Elliot.
01:21:23Good to see you, pal.
01:21:26Well, what is going to happen?
01:21:29Let's hear it for Chris Pooley and the band.
01:21:32Epic night of music.
01:21:36A big thanks to our 2006 Idol alum for being with us tonight.
01:21:43America, the vote will close in this next commercial break.
01:21:47Make sure you lock them in.
01:21:48Your finale trio will be named live right after this.
01:22:08Welcome back.
01:22:09Over the break, the vote was closed and your results just handed over to me.
01:22:13I'm about to reveal your three finale competitors as chosen by you live.
01:22:20First, a massive and sincere 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.
01:22:46And I just, I am so proud of each and every one of you.
01:22:50You are all deserving of great career success.
01:22:54And I feel so honored.
01:22:55Thank you all for having me and welcoming.
01:22:59Let's get to your results.
01:23:01The band, too.
01:23:03Tom, dim the lights.
01:23:04And here we go.
01:23:07Good luck to all of you.
01:23:09In no particular order.
01:23:11After the nationwide vote, the first person in your top three and competing live next week in the season finale
01:23:19is...
01:23:21Hannah!
01:23:32Returning home for a once-in-a-lifetime hometown hero celebration is...
01:23:42Miss Pensakila Pensacola.
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 after that vote is...
01:24:29Jordan!
01:24:31Jordan!
01:24:33Which means we say goodbye to Chris and Brayden and to you, America.
01:24:38Good night, everyone.
01:24:39See you next week.
01:24:44Bye-bye.
01:24:46Bye-bye.
01:24:46Bye-bye.
01:24:46Bye-bye.
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