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