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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 Furn.
00:02:49Lana Ritchie.
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.
00:09:11I'm 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.
00:09:40That's where we'll be.
00:09:51Oh, that's where we'll be.
00:10:16your sermon was amazing
00:10:18and more importantly
00:10:21it was so natural
00:10:23you were just giving
00:10:25God's gift to us
00:10:26and it was so powerful
00:10:28the way you delivered
00:10:30congratulations Daniel
00:10:31thank you so much
00:10:33can I get an amen
00:10:36Daniel I was so excited
00:10:38when 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
00:10:43it felt like it was made for you
00:10:45and your voice
00:10:46and it just seemed so easy
00:10:47and just beautiful
00:10:49thank you
00:10:50thank you so much
00:10:51thank you
00:10:54all I want to say is
00:10:56the doors of the church are now open
00:10:58there you go
00:10:59after that performance
00:11:01you ministered
00:11:02you owned it
00:11:04you sang from your shindo
00:11:06y'all may not know what that means
00:11:07but he does
00:11:08you know what I mean
00:11:09my shindo is there
00:11:10yes
00:11:10and I felt it
00:11:11and you took every note
00:11:13that I gave you
00:11:14you did that baby
00:11:15thank you
00:11:15thank you
00:11:16you did that baby
00:11:20um
00:11:22can you teach me to sing
00:11:24Jennifer
00:11:24please
00:11:26um Daniel
00:11:27I love your charisma
00:11:29your style
00:11:30the way you navigate
00:11:31everything you do
00:11:32is so
00:11:34well done
00:11:35I mean you're
00:11:36since day one
00:11:37we've seen you
00:11:38you've just got it all
00:11:39you've got it all hooked up
00:11:40and put together
00:11:41and you started at one level
00:11:43of that song
00:11:44and then
00:11:44you really started showing out
00:11:46at the end
00:11:46and that's what we've seen you do
00:11:48you're just amazing
00:11:49great job
00:11:49thank you
00:11:50thank you
00:11:53set the tone tonight
00:11:55nice work
00:11:56thank you
00:11:57thank you
00:11:57do you know what a shindo is
00:11:59shindo is
00:12:00it's the holy ghost on the inside
00:12:01holy ghost on the inside
00:12:02for anybody that wasn't following along
00:12:04want to know what the shindo is
00:12:06oh he can tell you better than I can
00:12:08yeah it's the holy ghost
00:12:09it's like fire
00:12:10up in my
00:12:10there you go
00:12:11shut up in your bones
00:12:12you have to come out
00:12:13yes sir
00:12:14I feel the heat
00:12:15yeah you feel it
00:12:16I feel the heat
00:12:16you got it on me
00:12:17it's in me
00:12:17and you look great
00:12:18don't I look good
00:12:19do I look good
00:12:22now your mom's been sending you care packages
00:12:24while you've been here right
00:12:25yes sir
00:12:25what's she sending you
00:12:26well she sends me food
00:12:27and she sends me like cologne and stuff
00:12:29she want me to smell good
00:12:30you do
00:12:31you have a great great scent to you
00:12:33so thank you
00:12:34she just asked
00:12:34Roger do you have what
00:12:35she just sent us to give to you
00:12:37wow
00:12:37I like the jacket
00:12:39nice
00:12:39she sent these
00:12:41these must be your favorite
00:12:42oh wow
00:12:43chocolate cup
00:12:45Debra
00:12:48I think you deserve those
00:12:50after that performance
00:12:51thank you mama
00:12:51I appreciate it
00:12:52you can vote for Daniel
00:12:53right now
00:12:53online at American Idol.com
00:12:55you can also vote
00:12:56via social media
00:12:57or by texting your votes
00:12:58it's unlimited
00:12:5910 votes
00:12:59per final
00:13:00per vote method
00:13:01Daniel everyone
00:13:03yes sir
00:13:03thank you
00:13:03great job
00:13:10and now
00:13:11Jennifer advises
00:13:13Brayden Rumfeld
00:13:13on his Oscar winning
00:13:14song choice
00:13:15from 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
00:13:24is 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
00:13:31I 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
00:13:36have a problem with it
00:13:37but yesterday
00:13:37I was screaming
00:13:38on roller coasters
00:13:39so
00:13:39you gotta say your voice
00:13:46okay
00:13:46did you have fun
00:13:47yeah it was a good time
00:13:49I brought my sister
00:13:50with me today
00:13:51I'm having so much fun
00:13:53we're in a good try
00:13:55I'm super happy
00:13:56we're best friends
00:13:57yes
00:14:01for Disney week
00:14:02I'm singing
00:14:03remember me
00:14:03from the movie Coco
00:14:04so I'm kind of
00:14:05dedicating the song
00:14:06to like my family
00:14:07I miss my family a lot
00:14:08hopefully I remember
00:14:09the words
00:14:10hold on let me run
00:14:10through this in my head
00:14:11right quick
00:14:14I knew the lyrics
00:14:16I was very confident
00:14:17about that
00:14:17and then
00:14:20remember me
00:14:22getting next to her
00:14:23and talking
00:14:24freaks me out
00:14:25I was so nervous
00:14:29hey what's up
00:14:30dang it
00:14:30I'm sorry
00:14:30that was embarrassing
00:14:32I love his voice
00:14:34I do need him
00:14:35to focus a little bit more
00:14:36reel it in
00:14:38the world only knew
00:14:39the little amount of time
00:14:41we have to prepare
00:14:42for something
00:14:43right right
00:14:43but they don't
00:14:44and they gonna judge you
00:14:45just the same
00:14:46don't worry
00:14:47cause I'm not worried at all
00:14:48I'm not sweating
00:14:49I see you
00:14:50I mean I'm sweating a little bit
00:14:51just cause I'm nervous
00:14:52but
00:14:52Brayden I just want you
00:14:53not because of this
00:14:54I just want you to remember
00:14:55your lyrics
00:14:56I will do it
00:14:58I'm gonna be looking him
00:14:59upside his head
00:15:00like Brayden
00:15:00are you there baby
00:15:01you ready
00:15:02cause tonight
00:15:03is the night
00:15:08are you ready
00:15:09I'm ready
00:15:12Brayden gets his Disney moments
00:15:14live
00:15:15right after this
00:15:16hang tight
00:15:26big smiles
00:15:27you're back live
00:15:28on American Idol
00:15:29on our annual
00:15:30Disney night
00:15:31right now
00:15:32we're excited
00:15:32to share news
00:15:33on some updates
00:15:34coming to Star Wars
00:15:35Galaxy's Edge
00:15:36at Disneyland Park
00:15:37starting next week
00:15:38April 29th
00:15:40you could run into
00:15:41the likes of
00:15:42Darth Vader
00:15:42Leia Organa
00:15:44Han Solo
00:15:45and Luke Skywalker
00:15:46while strolling
00:15:47the Alpha Rim
00:15:48outpost
00:15:49these iconic heroes
00:15:50and villains
00:15:50of the Star Wars saga
00:15:51will join some of the
00:15:52familiar faces
00:15:53you see there
00:15:54and to add to the
00:15:56atmosphere
00:15:56some selections
00:15:57from John Williams
00:15:58iconic Star Wars
00:15:59film scores
00:16:00will be your soundtrack
00:16:01throughout the land
00:16:02so kick into
00:16:04hyperspace
00:16:04and get to
00:16:05Star Wars
00:16:06Galaxy's Edge
00:16:07at Disneyland Park
00:16:09to check it all out
00:16:10now performing
00:16:12the Oscar winning
00:16:13Remember Me
00:16:14here is our friend
00:16:15Brady
00:16:25remember me
00:16:29though I have to say
00:16:31goodbye
00:16:32remember me
00:16:36don't let it make you cry
00:16:39for even if I'm far away
00:16:43I'll hold you in my heart
00:16:46I sing a secret song to you
00:16:50each night we are apart
00:16:56remember me
00:17:00though I have to travel far
00:17:03remember me
00:17:06each time you hear a sack
00:17:10guitar
00:17:10know that I'm with you
00:17:14the only way
00:17:16that I can be
00:17:18until you're in my arms
00:17:24again
00:17:27I know that I've been
00:17:28I know that I've been
00:17:28I know that I've been
00:17:55I'm with you the only way that I can be
00:18:02Until you're in my arms again
00:18:19Remember me
00:18:39Brayden, you have such a great
00:18:45Like getting 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
00:18:56You'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
00:19:06Thank you
00:19:09Brayden
00:19:10I am so proud of you
00:19:11Yes, you remember the words, I see that
00:19:13But what I love about you
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, you captivated me
00:19:25Just sitting in your rehearsal alone
00:19:26And you, didn't he captivate you just now, guys?
00:19:29Watching 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 was a very challenging, tricky song
00:19:49That didn't
00:19:50We've seen you come out and 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
00:19:59You did a great job creating the mood
00:20:03And showing us things that you can do in the future
00:20:07I saw a lot in your future in that performance
00:20:12You know how hard it is
00:20:15To have the band behind you
00:20:17And your voice is all that's out there
00:20:19And for you to navigate that
00:20:21With your false setter
00:20:22Going into your natural head voice
00:20:24I think you did so well on that
00:20:26By the way, that was very, as Luke said, tricky
00:20:28But thank God you remember the lyrics
00:20:30So it was all right, huh?
00:20:32Yes, thank you, thank you
00:20:33Great job
00:20:38Backstage before the show
00:20:39I was talking with Jennifer
00:20:40And she said
00:20:41That Brayden, he's so talented
00:20:43And he is hysterical
00:20:45Great sense of humor
00:20:46Cracking a lot of jokes
00:20:48Yeah, I got jokes
00:20:49Okay
00:20:49Me too
00:20:50Oh, you want to make fun of my shortness?
00:20:54They were like the same height
00:20:55See?
00:20:56I was going to try that out
00:20:58No, it's not good
00:20:59All right
00:21:00Can you do the Yoda?
00:21:02No
00:21:03No, not really
00:21:04Vote for Brayden right now
00:21:06Online
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 everywhere
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 to prepare
00:22:08For singing Life is a Highway
00:22:10Life is a Highway
00:22:12Okay
00:22:12I won't ride me all night long
00:22:16Mentor this week is Jennifer Hudson
00:22:18It's awesome
00:22:19I respect her in every single way
00:22:21Life is a Highway
00:22:21And why did you choose that 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 right here
00:22:30Life 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 instinct
00:22:38And presence in your music
00:22:40I got one note
00:22:41Yeah
00:22:42Look at the crowd
00:22:43Cause it feel like a
00:22:44Well, you could bring in the room
00:22:45Yeah
00:22:46You know what I mean?
00:22:46Yeah
00:22:47You feel that instinctively, right?
00:22:50Life is a
00:22:51Lucas needs to look at 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 looked like back here
00:22:59Oh my God
00:23:00I'm on American Idol
00:23:04I want to see you over here
00:23:07Bring me your eyes
00:23:10I got an idea
00:23:11Because you are holding the instrument
00:23:13I think it'll be good to put it in your vocal
00:23:15Where you're like
00:23:16Everybody 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
00:23:23He has to have the presence
00:23:25I'm gonna be cheering you on
00:23:26I'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
00:23:38We won't hesitate
00:23:41To break down the garden gate
00:23:43There's not much time left today
00:23:47Yeah
00:23:57Life'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
00:24:12Whether brave or 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
00:24:26Yeah
00:24:27Life is a highway
00:24:29I won't ride you all night long
00:24:36You're going my way
00:24:39I won't drive you all night long
00:24:46There was a distance between you and I
00:24:53And I'll take you and I
00:24:57A misunderstanding once and I
00:25:01Look it in the eye
00:25:07Come on
00:25:09All night
00:25:10I wanna drive it all night long
00:25:13All night long
00:25:16All night long
00:25:17All night long
00:25:21Life is a highway
00:25:27Life is a highway
00:25:30I want to ride it all night long
00:25:37If you're going my way
00:25:40I want to drive it all night long
00:25:44Life is a highway
00:25:50Life is a highway
00:25:53Life is a highway
00:26:02Life is a highway
00:26:04Wow. Wow. Look at you, Lucas. You took every note. You own the stage. You turned the
00:26:14stage this moment into your concert. I felt like I was at your concert. Thank you so much
00:26:20You are well on your way, young man. Continue to just trust your instinct because you have an instinct that
00:26:27you couldn't even pay for
00:26:28Okay? That's what's going to get you further on that highway that you are already on
00:26:32You took us right with you, didn't he?
00:26:39Yeah, I love at such a young age
00:26:42You're just comfortable in all these moments
00:26:44You're so watchable to watch
00:26:46You don't do anything to make us go
00:26:50It's always like
00:26:51It's always like, oh my gosh, look at him
00:26:53He's got an electric
00:26:54He's got an electric this week
00:26:56Last week was a piano
00:26:57And you did chords last week
00:26:59So just keep having your confidence and like I said, stay on this highway
00:27:04You're tearing it up
00:27:05Yeah, yeah, yeah
00:27:07One thing
00:27:09The one thing I want to tell you is that we come to the show as artists to see what
00:27:14the crowd's going to do
00:27:15They come to the show to see what we're going to do
00:27:18Give them everything you know how to do
00:27:21In other words, grab that microphone, walk across the stage, give me some attitude, give me more attitude
00:27:26Yes, sir
00:27:26And you'll be there
00:27:29I mean, ditto to everything they just said
00:27:33But that was joyful
00:27:34You were up there
00:27:35You were having fun
00:27:36And I feel like you weren't in your head about it
00:27:39And it was just entertaining
00:27:40It was fun to watch
00:27:41It was fun
00:27:42It was good
00:27:43Yeah
00:27:44Thank you
00:27:46Taking control of the stage
00:27:47Nice work
00:27:50So compare the 18-year-old Luke Bryan to Lucas here
00:27:55He's doing a little better than all this
00:27:57That's Lucas
00:27:58Not true
00:27:59Yeah, well, the thing is, I mean, just to have the confidence
00:28:02I remember when I moved to Nashville and play in these big rooms, I mean, I would not look confident
00:28:07So the fact that he's able to just be cool, chill, calm, and collective and all that is really impressive
00:28:13Instinct and confidence
00:28:15Well done
00:28:15Great performance
00:28:16If you want Lucas to make it to the finish line
00:28:18Vote for him right now
00:28:20Head to our official pin voting post on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to comment with his name
00:28:25You can also vote online or via text
00:28:28Lucas, everyone
00:28:29Great job
00:28:30Thank you
00:28:37After this, Hannah Harper with Tiana's theme from The Princess and the Frog
00:28:42Disney Night on Idol is live and back in just a moment
00:28:57We are having fun tonight
00:29:01Back on our annual Disney Night
00:29:03You're fitting right in, Jennifer Hudson
00:29:06If you can't get enough American Idol, be sure to check out the American Idol official podcast
00:29:10This week, Lance Bass is stopping by, plus David Archuleta
00:29:13It drops Wednesday on Hulu and Disney Plus or wherever you get your podcasts
00:29:18Now here's how Jennifer helped Hannah Harper perfect her performance
00:29:23Oh yeah
00:29:25The Disney song that I'm singing this week is almost there from Princess and the Frog
00:29:29Ain't got time for messing around
00:29:33And it's not my style
00:29:35What I love about this song is I feel like I can connect to the story
00:29:38But I am nervous about the choreography side of the song
00:29:40Two weeks ago, I had all this choreography planned for Heads Carolina, Tails, California
00:29:44And I went out there and I froze like a statue
00:29:46And then as soon as I got online, everyone's like
00:29:48Her voice is okay, but she sucks at performing
00:29:50And I was like, yes, she does
00:29:52Like, they're not wrong
00:29:53This week is my redemption moment
00:29:54Look out, boys, I'm coming through
00:29:57And I'm almost there
00:30:01I hate this
00:30:01I love all of that energy, you get me
00:30:04Say that
00:30:05I was extremely embarrassed while I was singing that time
00:30:08My whole body was hot
00:30:09Oh, Lord have mercy
00:30:10Like, I was like, I have to stop
00:30:12You have three beautiful children
00:30:14I do
00:30:14Well, have you ever practiced with them?
00:30:16I dance with them
00:30:17You dance with them?
00:30:18Yeah
00:30:18Okay, well, what if this room was your children?
00:30:20Imagine them there
00:30:21Bringing me back home is super helpful
00:30:23Just because it reminds me, like, that's my comfort zone
00:30:26Acting like I'm just singing to my babies
00:30:27And just carrying on
00:30:28And that will change everything for me
00:30:30Oh, I see Mickey
00:30:31I think that having a day to get to go spend at Disneyland was so nice
00:30:35And just to watch their faces light up
00:30:37It's going to help me get into character
00:30:38Okay, go ahead, I'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, okay, this is exactly what the point is
00:30:48Watching her, I was just like, I got to bring it
00:30:49People down here think I'm crazy
00:30:53But I don't care
00:30:55You see what I'm saying?
00:30:56Moving on the stage is like outside of Hannah's element
00:31:00But this is it
00:31:01It doesn't get any bigger than this
00:31:02It's time to perform
00:31:03I 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 a Disney princess
00:31:10Don't you feel like a Disney princess?
00:31:15Mama
00:31:15I don't have time for dancing
00:31:19That's just gonna have to wait a while
00:31:23Ain't got time for messing around
00:31:27And it's not my style
00:31:31This old town can slow you down
00:31:35People taking the easy way
00:31:41But I know exactly where I'm going
00:31:45Getting closer and closer every day
00:31:48And I'm almost there
00:31:51I'm almost there
00:31:54People down here think I'm crazy
00:31:58But I don't care
00:32:02Trials and tribulations
00:32:04I've had in my share
00:32:07But there ain't nothing gonna 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 work real hard each and every day
00:32:31And things for sure are going my way
00:32:34Just doing what I do
00:32:38Look out boys, I'm coming through
00:32:41And I'm almost there
00:32:45And I'm almost there
00:32:46Oh, I'm almost there
00:32:49People gonna come here from everywhere
00:32:53And I'm almost there
00:32:56There's been trials and tribulations
00:33:03You know I've had my share
00:33:07You know I've had my share
00:33:08Climb the mountain and across the river
00:33:12And I'm almost there
00:33:15I'm almost there
00:33:18Oh, I'm almost there
00:33:28Oh, I'm almost there
00:33:29Oh, I'm almost there
00:33:29Oh, I'm almost there
00:33:32Oh, I'm almost there
00:33:36Oh, I'm almost there
00:33:37Oh, I'm almost there
00:33:37Oh, I'm almost there
00:33:37Oh, I'm almost there
00:33:38Oh, I'm almost there
00:33:38Oh, I'm almost there
00:33:38Oh, I'm almost there
00:33:39Oh, I'm almost there
00:33:41Oh, I'm almost there
00:33:46Oh, I'm almost there
00:33:49Well, we still have, like, streamers still happening.
00:33:53There we go.
00:33:53That one went down.
00:33:54There you go.
00:33:55I loved it.
00:33:56I loved it.
00:33:57It made my heart smile.
00:33:59It made me smile watching you grow into, like, you 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.
00:34:20And 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, whatever shoes you're going to wear on stage,
00:34:41right,
00:34:42make sure you wear them in rehearsal so that your shoes don't scare you to death when 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 because I got dragged when I was on
00:35:07this 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.
00:35:34Everything, everything they just said and more.
00:35:37You look absolutely beautiful, first of all.
00:35:39And I love how you were natural and true to yourself in this moment.
00:35:45And I know that's not your cup of tea to be able to perform and sing.
00:35:49But you stood there and you sang that song.
00:35:51And you gave us a little bit here and there.
00:35:54You're on your way.
00:35:55You're almost there.
00:35:57Yes.
00:35:58You keep on going.
00:36:00You tip your way to it.
00:36:01And before you know it, you will be right where you want to be.
00:36:04Okay?
00:36:04Thank you so much.
00:36:06Congratulations.
00:36:08So was it more comfortable moving around after rehearsal and after working with Jennifer?
00:36:13Listen, if I could shed the shoes, you could have got down.
00:36:17There you go.
00:36:18It was funny watching Jennifer while you were performing because it was like she was trying
00:36:22to steer you with her body.
00:36:24She was leaning left and leaning right, trying to get you to move around.
00:36:27And 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 if you want to see her in your top seven next week.
00:36:35We have five ways to get those votes in online via text and across the American Idol socials
00:36:40on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
00:36:43Voting 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.
00:37:31And 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.
00:37:41And then she's like, you guys watch the show?
00:37:42And yeah, we've been watching forever.
00:37:45You always wanted to be here.
00:37:46And you're celebrating something special today.
00:37:48Yeah, it's a five-year anniversary, wedding anniversary.
00:37:51It was amazing.
00:37:51We're there.
00:37:52I sat on my birthday and all this happened.
00:37:54So it was amazing.
00:37:56Very good.
00:38:00Nice to meet you.
00:38:01Thanks for being here.
00:38:02Thanks for watching.
00:38:03Now in honor of the newest film coming from the treasured Toy Story lineup,
00:38:08with 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, when the road looks rough-headed and you're
00:38:37miles 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, yeah, you've got a friend
00:38:51in me.
00:38:58You've got a friend in me, you've got a friend in me.
00:39:06You've got troubles, I've got them too.
00:39:09There 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, bigger 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're a top nine.
00:40:27You've got a friend in me.
00:40:29What a classic.
00:40:31And now Woody, Buzz, and Jesse are back on an all-new adventure
00:40:35where they face their biggest challenge yet this summer.
00:40:39It's Toys vs. Tech in Disney and Pixar's new film, Toy Story 5.
00:40:44Coming to theaters June 19th.
00:40:47And we are coming back with Chris and a smash hit from Fosy.
00:40:52Stay right there. Be right back.
00:41:00All that time I sat alone in my towel
00:41:03You were just haunting your powers
00:41:06Now I can see it all
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
00:41:28with iconic songs from Taylor's acclaimed catalog
00:41:30from her early country roots
00:41:33to her global pop anthems
00:41:35and all the Grammy-winning songs in between.
00:41:38It'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.
00:41:54Come 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.
00:42:00It's so nice.
00:42:02I love it.
00:42:02I want to live here!
00:42:04For this to be like a fun thing that we get to share, 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!
00:42:17But we probably will get wet.
00:42:18That's moist!
00:42:20It was really cool to be able to go with my sister.
00:42:23We have this picture of us at Disney World.
00:42:27We'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.
00:42:41To 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-wise?
00:42:52Oh, 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,
00:43:09when 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 a microphone.
00:43:15I 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, a 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 white on the mountain, and I makes everything seem small.
00:43:51The fears that once controlled me can't get to me at all.
00:43:57The wind is howling like this swirling storm inside.
00:44:05Couldn't keep it in, heaven knows I tried.
00:44:12It's time to see what I can do to test the limits and break through no right, no wrong, no
00:44:21one's for me.
00:44:22I'm free.
00:44:24I'm free.
00:44:28I'm free.
00:44:28I'm free.
00:44:28Let it go.
00:44:29Let it go.
00:44:31Can't hold it back anymore.
00:44:34Let it go.
00:44:36Let it go.
00:44:38Turn away and slam the door.
00:44:41I don't care what they're going to say.
00:44:48Let the storm wedge on.
00:44:54My power flurries through the air into the ground.
00:45:00My soul is spiraling in frozen fractals all around.
00:45:09And one thought crystallizes like an icy place.
00:45:15I'm free.
00:45:17No, I'm free.
00:45:18In the past.
00:45:19In the past.
00:45:23Let it go, let it go.
00:45:26Can't hold it back anymore.
00:45:29Let it go.
00:45:31Let it go.
00:45:33It's time to lie.
00:45:35I don't care what they're going to say
00:45:42If the storm returns
00:45:51Go never bother 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
00:46:12Going to give all that power behind it
00:46:14I said the man could blow out her kidney
00:46:15Be careful on that
00:46:16But I think you did fantastic, fantastic
00:46:19And the fact is you were giving us expression
00:46:21Stage presence, it was fantastic
00:46:23Thank you so much
00:46:24Chris, I'm really proud of you
00:46:27I feel like that is the most
00:46:29We have seen you emote
00:46:31You seem like you were having fun
00:46:33And because of it, it's like she said
00:46:34If you're uncomfortable, we're going to be uncomfortable
00:46:37And you kind of seem like you weren't letting go
00:46:39A little bit, and I would like to see
00:46:41More of that, if people will vote
00:46:43For Chris
00:46:44Vote for your favorites, that's the point
00:46:46I want to see more
00:46:47Because Chris, you're the type
00:46:51You're such a teddy bear
00:46:52You're so lovable
00:46:54And adorable, guys
00:46:55He really is
00:46:55And I just want to cheer for you
00:46:57And cheer you on
00:46:58You're a joy to watch
00:46:59You have an amazing voice
00:47:00What I don't want you to do
00:47:02Is lose the song
00:47:03While you're performing
00:47:04You didn't lose it
00:47:05But just to keep that in mind
00:47:06Because this is a singing competition
00:47:08First
00:47:09So don't ever forget that, okay
00:47:11Singing comes first
00:47:12But then show them
00:47:13Listen, I deserve to be here
00:47:15This is my stage too
00:47:16And you earned your right to be here
00:47:18So own it
00:47:18Thank you so much
00:47:25It's really tough to follow her
00:47:27By the way
00:47:29But when I saw your audition
00:47:31I never in a million years
00:47:33Would have picked that I would hear
00:47:34Hear you sing Let It Go
00:47:36At some point
00:47:37I thought maybe like
00:47:39Bad company or something
00:47:41But great job
00:47:43In playing along with the moment
00:47:45And learning what you can do
00:47:46That's what this is all about too
00:47:48Your growth
00:47:49Yeah
00:47:49Thank you so much, Luke
00:47:51Good to see you this evening
00:47:52I'm with Luke on that
00:47:53I remember meeting you
00:47:54And I didn't picture that song
00:47:56That performance on this night
00:47:58Talk about your song choice
00:48:00And why I connected with you
00:48:01Yeah, I just felt like
00:48:02I wanted to kind of build off
00:48:04Of what you guys said last week
00:48:05Like you saw energy
00:48:06And Jennifer, you were just saying
00:48:08You got to show them what you got
00:48:10And it just felt like
00:48:11Yeah, it's outside of my comfort zone
00:48:12But it's also
00:48:13It's an extension of me
00:48:14So it's fun to branch out
00:48:15There you go
00:48:16You can vote for Chris now
00:48:18On the American Idol account
00:48:19On Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
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00:48:26Data and message rates may apply
00:48:28Thank you, Chris
00:48:29Always love seeing you, buddy
00:48:35Are you counting all the hidden Mickeys?
00:48:37I saw a few seconds ago
00:48:39Idol's live on Facebook and TikTok
00:48:41Right now go there
00:48:43Tell us where you're spotting them
00:48:45And after this
00:48:46Jennifer covered Circle of Life
00:48:48On the Idol stage back in 2004
00:48:50And now she's got a master class
00:48:52Lined up for Keela
00:48:54On that very song
00:48:56When we come back live
00:48:57Here on Idol
00:48:58Disney Night
00:48:59Be right back
00:49:06Welcome back to Idol
00:49:07Tonight you're getting to hear
00:49:08All your favorite Disney hits
00:49:13Okay, that's new
00:49:24It's the Mandalorian and Grogu
00:49:26Now that is the way to make an entrance
00:49:30Looks like you two picked the right night to show up
00:49:33They're back on an epic adventure in the new movie
00:49:36The Mandalorian and Grogu
00:49:38Hidden theaters May 22nd
00:49:39And if you're feeling bold
00:49:41You can spot them on a new mission
00:49:43Aboard Millennium Falcon
00:49:44Smug was run also on May 22nd
00:49:48A twofer
00:49:49Up next
00:49:50Another out of this world mentor moment
00:49:53With Jennifer Odson
00:49:54Ready?
00:49:55Watch this
00:49:58We're at Star Wars Galaxy's Edge
00:50:01Whoa
00:50:03I'm here with my son
00:50:04Drew and I wrote Rise of the Resistance
00:50:06And it was so much fun
00:50:10Having Drew here with me
00:50:11It means the world to me
00:50:12One moment
00:50:13Oh, Drew
00:50:13Drew
00:50:14Has this young traveler
00:50:15Come to find adventure
00:50:17Or to find trouble
00:50:18Come on, Drewvers
00:50:19Seeing him happy here at Disneyland
00:50:21This is his first time
00:50:22It makes me feel so good
00:50:24Your allegiance with the first order
00:50:25Okay, order
00:50:27Very good
00:50:29That was insane
00:50:33It was nice to disconnect from the competition
00:50:35I'm enjoying myself
00:50:36But hey, I'm ready to work
00:50:37Can I give you a hug?
00:50:39Of course
00:50:39I am a big fan of Jennifer Hudson
00:50:41Oh my God
00:50:42I've been watching you sing us down on the TV
00:50:44Oh, Lord
00:50:45I've been watching her since I was a little girl
00:50:47So hopefully I don't be starstruck
00:50:48Tell me you sing again
00:50:49My song is Circle of Life, The Lion King
00:50:52Ah!
00:50:54I think I know that song
00:50:55I sang this song on this show
00:50:57Woo-Chi, Season 3
00:50:59Uh, so guys, we have something for you
00:51:03Something
00:51:13Oh my God
00:51:14That is crazy
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
00:51:24Is the blueprint setting you up for your future
00:51:28When I say priceless
00:51:30Is the circle of life
00:51:35Circle of life was a game-changing moment for me
00:51:38So I'm hoping it's the thing for her
00:51:40You have a thing, girl
00:51:48From the day we arrive on the planet
00:51:56And blanking step into the sun
00:52:00There is more to see
00:52:04Than could ever be seen
00:52:07More to do
00:52:09Than could ever be done
00:52:13Some of us fall by the wayside
00:52:17And 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
00:52:49Through despair and hope
00:52:52Through faith and love
00:52:56Till we find our place
00:53:02On the path unwinding
00:53:05Oh
00:53:08In the circle
00:53:13In the circle
00:53:15In the circle
00:53:16In the circle
00:53:17For life
00:53:18Oh
00:53:21In the circle
00:53:23Till we find our place
00:53:29Oh, when they can't unwinding
00:53:33Oh, in the circle
00:53:42It's in the circle
00:53:45Oh, in the circle
00:53:51Oh, in the circle
00:53:54The circle of life
00:54:16She got a shoe!
00:54:33What they said
00:54:34That's all I got
00:54:36What they said
00:54:38This song is a testimony
00:54:42And you just performed it
00:54:44Like your testimony
00:54:47And I want to say
00:54:48I was looking at your baby over there
00:54:50Singing that song
00:54:51As 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
00:55:14Jennifer 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
00:55:20Yeah, so you learned the hard way
00:55:22I did
00:55:22Yeah, you did
00:55:23You did warn 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
00:55:31You got the shoe
00:55:35There's only one way I can summarize what I just saw
00:55:40And it's going to be one big question
00:55:42And just say
00:55:44No, not a question
00:55:45Let the congregation say
00:55:47Amen
00:55:53Congratulations
00:55:54Thank you, Ryan
00:55:55And you got the signature endorsement
00:55:58The throw of the shoe
00:55:59From Jennifer Hudson
00:56:00That's a good thing
00:56:02You want to get the shoe thrown at you
00:56:04It's strange, but 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
00:56:15Kila 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 Kila
00:56:29Take it with you
00:56:30Thank you
00:56:31Enjoy
00:56:32Happy to see you
00:56:32Yeah, you get to see you
00:56:33Happy to see you
00:56:39We are 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
00:57:10Leomani
00:57:11Kiara
00:57:12Alex
00:57:13And Brendan
00:57:14Holiday
00:57:15Woo
00:57:15That's a burn
00:57:21With you
00:57:24Yes
00:57:27Three
00:57:34много
00:57:35BaÅŸka
00:57:36No
00:57:37Yes
00:57:38No
00:57:41I
00:57:42I want a perfect princess, a royal smile for everyone.
00:57:48Perfect princess, always a fine and oh, so fun.
00:57:52I never believed I'd be a world looking at me to be a perfect princess.
00:57:59What have we done?
00:58:01And pink is in another bun.
00:58:04P-R-I-M-C-E-S-S.
00:58:07It's our two favorite princesses, call us royally blessed.
00:58:11It's clear we roll with the best.
00:58:13Two heroes in the making.
00:58:15I know you gon' be taking up the Pokemon.
00:58:19Keep the kingdoms doing strong.
00:58:21Yawn, more spoiled little brats.
00:58:23Trimming proper lovely ladies.
00:58:26Pride of the upper class.
00:58:28Perfect princess nepo babies.
00:58:30Manners had her.
00:58:39They see a perfect princess, a royal smile for everyone.
00:58:45Perfect princess, always a fine and oh, so fun.
00:58:49I never believed I'd be a, we're looking at me to be a perfect princess.
00:58:56What have we done?
00:58:59So we changed everything.
00:59:02It's all too much for me.
00:59:04We just need time to think of how we can make, how we can make it better.
00:59:08There's pressure all around.
00:59:10I have a sister now.
00:59:13Whatever's going down, we'll figure it out, figure it out together.
00:59:18We'll figure it out, figure it out together.
00:59:22We love a perfect princess, a royal smile for everyone.
00:59:28Perfect princess, always a fine and oh, so fun.
00:59:32I never believed I'd be a, we're looking at me to be a perfect princess.
00:59:38Perfect princess, perfect princess, perfect princess.
00:59:43What have we done?
00:59:45And Pink is in and of the fun.
00:59:51The cast of Descendants, what an amazing performance from Disneyland Park.
00:59:55And here they are, say hello to Leomani Segura, Brennan Trombley, Alexandra Bird and Kiara Romero.
01:00:04Great to have you at American Idol.
01:00:06Great moves out there too.
01:00:08Descendants Wicked Wonderland premieres this summer on Disney Channel and Disney Plus.
01:00:12Don't miss it.
01:00:14Now he's trying to climb into the top seven with a Hannah Montana pick.
01:00:18It is Brooks.
01:00:19Let's go Brooks.
01:00:25My sister flew in so she could come to Disneyland with me.
01:00:28Let's go.
01:00:30I grew up watching my sister do musical theater, very confident on a stage.
01:00:34And once singing came to me a couple of years ago, she definitely pushed me to be more out there
01:00:39with it.
01:00:40To be on American Idol, everything is surreal.
01:00:44Can I take a picture with you?
01:00:45I never thought anything would lead to people knowing me just by my face.
01:00:49And it's really nice having people notice you for you.
01:00:53Brooks in the house.
01:00:55How much experience have you had prior to this?
01:00:57Just American Idol.
01:00:58What do you mean?
01:00:59My first performance was my audition.
01:01:01You're brave.
01:01:02I'm still working on the confidence part.
01:01:04What 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, being able to overcome confidence issues.
01:01:13Struggles I'm facing.
01:01:15This is sitting.
01:01:16The chances I'm taking.
01:01:17Y'all feel like.
01:01:19Hey.
01:01:19He seems very introverted.
01:01:21But I think it works.
01:01:22I think he needs to just allow his voice to be heard.
01:01:25It's the climb.
01:01:28I almost want like one more note.
01:01:30Cause you climbing.
01:01:31So why not climb vocally?
01:01:33It's the climb.
01:01:35Maybe.
01:01:35It's the climb.
01:01:37Even that just that one extra little nuance.
01:01:40It's the climb.
01:01:45Yeah.
01:01:48Ha ha!
01:01:49Yeah.
01:01:51It's the climb.
01:01:54You better sing.
01:01:57You sat there with that swag.
01:01:59I saw all the confidence in the world.
01:02:05I'm gonna have my shoe ready.
01:02:07You don't even know what that means.
01:02:19I can almost see it.
01:02:23That dream I'm dreaming.
01:02:25But there's a voice inside my head.
01:02:28Said, don't ever reach it.
01:02:32Every step I'm taking.
01:02:34Every move I make feels lost with no direction.
01:02:39My faith is shaking.
01:02:43And I gotta keep trying.
01:02:49Gotta keep my head held high.
01:02:54There's always gonna be another mountain.
01:03:00I'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.
01:03:22The chances I'm taking.
01:03:25Sometimes might knock me down.
01:03:28But no, I'm not breaking.
01:03:31I may not know it.
01:03:33And these are the moments that I'm gonna remember most.
01:03:40You just gotta keep going.
01:03:42And I gotta keep trying.
01:03:48Just keep pushing on.
01:03:54There's always gonna be another mountain.
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.
01:04:16Yeah it's a climb.
01:04:22It's a climb.
01:04:24Yeah, it's a cloud.
01:04:47Brooks, you have such a special sound that does not come around every day.
01:04:53Right.
01:04:53Right, guys?
01:04:54Absolutely.
01:04:55And you're brave.
01:04:56You're brave to be here.
01:04:58Like, you came out the house and said, I'm going on American Idol.
01:05:00Who does that?
01:05:01But you're in the right place.
01:05:03You deserve to be here.
01:05:04You deserve to be here.
01:05:08Yeah, Brooks, keep digging.
01:05:11I felt like the song may have run away from you a little bit just a couple times,
01:05:15but just keep figuring this out as you go because I love your voice.
01:05:19Just keep chasing this.
01:05:21All right.
01:05:25Everybody else has a job of figuring out how to dance, how to move.
01:05:31Your magic is in your voice.
01:05:33And I'm telling you, just keep doing that, and you're going places, my friend.
01:05:37Thank you so much.
01:05:39Brooks, you're another one I'm just so proud of because I feel like each week we watch you
01:05:44just get more and more comfortable in the gift that you have.
01:05:47Keep doing that, and I'm just excited to see where you go.
01:05:50Thank you so much.
01:05:52It's always fun to watch you, buddy.
01:05:54You've got to vote for Brooks.
01:05:56Find our pinned voting post on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, and comment with his name.
01:06:01It's one name.
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01:06:07Brooks, one of the great things about this show is the people you meet, the relationships you form,
01:06:13the special magical moments that happen.
01:06:16Did you connect with anybody?
01:06:17Because 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.
01:06:30Former finalist Ray, one of the biggest fans of Brooks, has come back.
01:06:46Is there something you want to tell us, Ray?
01:06:50The princess is here to claim her Prince.
01:06:57Apparently, Ray said this is a hard launch for the two of you.
01:07:00So, congratulations.
01:07:01You 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.
01:07:08All right, vote for Brooks.
01:07:09And coming up, an Oscar-winning song for Pocahontas from Jordan McCullough.
01:07:13Idol's Disney night continues live right after this.
01:07:17Hi.
01:07:17Okay.
01:07:31Back with you on American Idol.
01:07:33Tonight, our guest judge, the incomparable Jennifer Hudson, doing a fantastic job with us tonight.
01:07:38You having fun?
01:07:39I'm having a blast.
01:07:41I'm having a blast.
01:07:41I can tell.
01:07:41I'm having a blast.
01:07:42I can tell.
01:07:42And I love your talk show.
01:07:44You're having a good time doing that, too, aren't you?
01:07:45I am.
01:07:46I love people.
01:07:47You know, we love to celebrate with us.
01:07:49I'm with you.
01:07:49We call it the happy place.
01:07:51And you're going to go see people with Josh Groban on tour this summer.
01:07:54I am.
01:07:55And I cannot wait.
01:07:56So make sure you get your ticket, Ryan.
01:07:58I have all the information.
01:07:59You can head to jenniferhudson.world for all the info.
01:08:02And go see her live.
01:08:03Now, here's Gordon McCullough's sweet time at Disneyland Park with its mother, Denise.
01:08:10We're going so much faster than everybody else.
01:08:15My mom is my best friend.
01:08:17And 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.
01:08:24And 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.
01:08:42Let me take care of you just for the day.
01:08:45Probably the best week I've had in my life ever.
01:08:47Going to Disneyland to Jennifer Hudson.
01:08:49It's me, Jennifer.
01:08:50I know who you are, girl.
01:08:52Jennifer, wait a second.
01:08:53Give me just a moment.
01:08:54Oh, OK.
01:08:54This is the Jennifer Hudson we're talking about.
01:08:56The voice of it all.
01:08:57Hey, Jennifer, we can do it.
01:08:58I could give you a hug.
01:09:00Oh, my goodness.
01:09:00OK, OK.
01:09:01Back in 2018, Jennifer Hudson commented on one of my singing videos.
01:09:06This meant so much to me.
01:09:07I look up to her so much.
01:09:09The Disney song I'm singing this week is Colors of the Wind from Pocahontas.
01:09:13Have you ever heard the wolf cry?
01:09:17Jordan has a beautiful voice.
01:09:20We would call it an anointing.
01:09:25You better.
01:09:26I'm sorry.
01:09:27I hate people, too.
01:09:29I couldn't get the shoe off.
01:09:31The shoe baby next.
01:09:31I'm trying not to look at you.
01:09:32Uh-oh.
01:09:33I'm sorry.
01:09:34Y'all know she's a tourist with throwing shoes.
01:09:36That's what you do when you see somebody that's singing.
01:09:39That's a compliment, and I'll take it.
01:09:41I got one thing, though.
01:09:42OK.
01:09:43Right before the key change.
01:09:44OK, yeah.
01:09:45I feel like you should almost make that the big moment.
01:09:47OK.
01:09:48Where you can elongate a note.
01:09:50OK.
01:09:51Never know.
01:09:52Right there.
01:09:54No.
01:09:55Kind of thing.
01:09:58Never know.
01:10:02Gotta get a shoe.
01:10:14You think the only people who are people are the people who look and think like you.
01:10:28But if you walk the footsteps of a stranger, you'll learn things you never knew you never knew.
01:10:39Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon?
01:10:48Or answer grinning Bobcat while he grinned?
01:10:54Can 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?
01:11:20If you cut it down, then you'll never know.
01:11:33And you'll never hear the wolf cry to the blue corn moon.
01:11:42Father, we white or covered skin.
01:11:47We need to sing with all the voices of the mountain.
01:11:55You can own the earth and still.
01:12:00All you own is earth until.
01:12:05You can paint with all the colors of the wind.
01:12:26Let's dial on us baby.
01:12:40Let's hear this call.
01:12:43Let's hear this call.
01:12:43I'm going to punch out on theール we need to sing.
01:12:45Let's hear what you say.
01:12:46Here's your.
01:13:02I'm not saying anything.
01:13:03Listen to them.
01:13:08All right.
01:13:09All right.
01:13:10So real short, real sweet, Southern way I'm saying it.
01:13:14Shut your mouth.
01:13:18I hear you.
01:13:20Jordan, that was perfect.
01:13:24Thank you so much.
01:13:30I ain't got nothing to say.
01:13:31I threw the shoes.
01:13:32Ain't nothing else to be said.
01:13:33Both of them.
01:13:34How many did you bring tonight to the show, Jennifer?
01:13:38I was looking at Carrie like, girl, could I borrow your shoes?
01:13:41These are for you.
01:13:44Anything to add?
01:13:46He got my shoes in his hand, Ryan.
01:13:49Thank you, Jennifer.
01:13:50All done.
01:13:51Magical.
01:13:51He needs your votes to make it to next week.
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01:14:00Once more, Jordan.
01:14:03We'll celebrate.
01:14:04You got it.
01:14:05Let's go.
01:14:08Coming up.
01:14:09Coming up.
01:14:10Coming up.
01:14:11An emotional Hannah Montana ballad from Kindle.
01:14:14Don't go anywhere.
01:14:16We will be right back.
01:14:27Back with you live on American Idol.
01:14:29We have another incredible guest judge joining the panel next week.
01:14:32The always hilarious Nikki Glaser will take a seat at the desk while the finalists pay homage
01:14:37to the artists and music of California.
01:14:41Now, our final performance of the night, and it's coming from Kindle.
01:14:47My husband and I are both very much adrenaline junkies, so to be able to come to Disneyland
01:14:52and ride the roller coasters and just get a break has been awesome.
01:14:56We're having a blast.
01:14:57We've been married for six months.
01:14:58We are newlyweds.
01:15:00This has been a very incredible journey to watch you on.
01:15:04There's nothing more beautiful than you singing your heart out.
01:15:07Nice to meet you.
01:15:08Nice to meet you.
01:15:09So inspired by you.
01:15:10Tell me a bit about your story.
01:15:11How has this experience been for you?
01:15:13Yeah.
01:15:14Um, I lost my voice last week, and then just immediately thought in my head.
01:15:20The beginning stages, there was so much confidence in what I did, and I feel like as soon as life
01:15:25started, sorry, I'm, like, getting emotional already.
01:15:28Take your time.
01:15:29It's your moment.
01:15:31Sorry.
01:15:31Why are you getting emotional?
01:15:32I can't even make it through.
01:15:34Sorry.
01:15:36I understand.
01:15:37It's an emotional journey.
01:15:39Yes.
01:15:39I went through a, whew, a world.
01:15:41We all did.
01:15:42Last week was a bummer.
01:15:44And did take a toll on my confidence.
01:15:46You dream about moments like this.
01:15:49This is what I want to do for the rest of my life.
01:15:51That's why this song just hits home so hard for me.
01:15:56Caterpillar in the tree.
01:15:57I'm singing Butterfly Fly Away from Hannah Montana.
01:16:00This song, it speaks to the journey that I've been on.
01:16:03Hold on tight.
01:16:06I was not expecting to cry like this on this stage today.
01:16:09It's human.
01:16:10Yeah.
01:16:11It's okay to be emotional, but you need to be able to straddle, balance out a bit.
01:16:15Yeah.
01:16:16But I don't want you to lose it.
01:16:18Kendall has hearts.
01:16:19But if she gets too emotional, she's going to lose a huge part of her song.
01:16:23It's a lot on the line.
01:16:24So I need her to be focused, balanced, and pull out the tricks.
01:16:36You talked to me and you turned out the light.
01:16:40You kept me safe and sound at night.
01:16:44Little girls depend on things like that.
01:16:51You brushed my teeth and combed my hair Had to drive me everywhere
01:16:58You were always there when I looked back
01:17:05You had to do it all alone Make a living, make a home
01:17:13Must have been as hard as it could be
01:17:19And when I couldn't sleep at night Scared things wouldn't turn out bright
01:17:27You would hold my hand and sing to me
01:17:36Caterpillar in the dream How you wonder who you'll be
01:17:43Can't go far, but you can always dream
01:17:50Wish you may and wish you might
01:17:54Don't you worry, hold on tight
01:17:57I promise you that there will come a day
01:18:04Butterfly, fly away
01:18:08Butterfly, fly away
01:18:13Caterpillar in the dream
01:18:16Caterpillar in the dream
01:18:17Caterpillar in the dream
01:18:17How you wonder who you'll be
01:18:20Can't go far, but you can always dream
01:18:25Can't go far, but you can always dream
01:18:31Can't go far, but you can always dream
01:18:41Butterfly, fly away
01:19:01All right, that was the way to step into your light
01:19:07Remember one thing
01:19:09You were born enough
01:19:11That was fabulous
01:19:12Thank you
01:19:13Kendall, I think
01:19:15I think feeling like you felt last week is very necessary
01:19:21Because when we don't have moments like that
01:19:25We can't have beautiful moments of redemption like you just had
01:19:29Thank you
01:19:37That was absolutely beautiful
01:19:40Let me take it to her
01:19:44That's not the same
01:19:46Thank you
01:19:47Yeah
01:19:50Jennifer goes, it ain't the same when I take it
01:19:52Yes, I get it
01:19:54Listen, way to
01:19:56Just way to come back
01:19:58Way to get through a rough week
01:19:59And listen, now you can let the emotion out and get it out
01:20:03So you did a great job
01:20:05Thank you
01:20:08If we had any more performances
01:20:10Luke's boots would have to be thrown up here on the stage
01:20:12I mean, I need the shoe, you know
01:20:14You do need the shoe, yes
01:20:15Well, here, hop away on one if you like
01:20:18There you go
01:20:18I don't know
01:20:19Gotta vote
01:20:21Great job, thank you very much
01:20:22Thank you
01:20:22Beautiful
01:20:23Kendall, vote for her
01:20:25Her life in the competition depends on your votes
01:20:28Vote for Kendall and all your favorites right now
01:20:31You can vote up to ten times per finalist, per platform
01:20:34Kendall, everyone
01:20:36Blessings to keep
01:20:41Huge thanks to Chris Pooley and the band for a magical night of Disney music
01:20:46Thanks to our friends at Disneyland Resort for all the fun at Star Wars Galaxy's Edge
01:20:51And for making this night possible
01:20:53In just a few minutes, nine will become seven
01:20:57Voting will close over this next commercial break
01:21:00So don't hesitate
01:21:02Lock them in right now
01:21:04Your live results on the other side
01:21:06Stay with us
01:21:17Back with you on American Idol
01:21:19The voting is closed
01:21:19It's time to hear the results
01:21:21But before we do that
01:21:22First, a big thanks to Jennifer Hudson
01:21:25For mentoring the finalist
01:21:26Sitting on the panel tonight
01:21:28Tomorrow is the 22-year anniversary
01:21:31Of her shocking elimination
01:21:33Just the week before she had the highest number of votes
01:21:36And then the very next week
01:21:38She was headed home
01:21:40Thinking back to that
01:21:41What advice do you have for the two leaving us tonight, Jennifer?
01:21:45You know, this is the start of your career
01:21:47When you leave here, your talent goes with you
01:21:50That's what I told myself
01:21:51And as long as I keep singing
01:21:53I'm going to sing my way to it
01:21:54So you do the same
01:21:55And you get to say
01:21:57When your dream starts
01:21:59And when it ends
01:22:00Well said
01:22:01Time now for the live results
01:22:04Tom, dim the lights
01:22:05And here we go
01:22:09Good luck to all of you
01:22:11In no particular order
01:22:12After the nationwide vote
01:22:14The first person in your top seven is
01:22:19Daniel, congratulations
01:22:21The next person making it through to the lounge
01:22:29After the vote is
01:22:32Kila, congratulations
01:22:37Continuing their idol era
01:22:39In your top seven next week
01:22:42It is good news for
01:22:43Jordan
01:22:49Joining the others in the lounge
01:22:52Live now after the vote
01:22:54It is Chris
01:22:56Congratulations
01:22:58One step closer
01:23:00To the finale
01:23:02It is
01:23:05Hannah
01:23:12America, you also loved
01:23:17Brooks
01:23:18You are safe
01:23:21So
01:23:23Head on together
01:23:24Here in the center of the stage
01:23:25Braden, Lucas
01:23:27And Kendall
01:23:29Only one spot left
01:23:33Three faces here
01:23:34Amazing night tonight
01:23:36Good luck to all of you
01:23:37With this final result
01:23:40The last person
01:23:42To make it
01:23:44Into your top seven
01:23:47After the nationwide vote
01:23:52Is
01:23:53Braden
01:23:55Congratulations
01:23:55You did it
01:24:00That means we say goodbye
01:24:02To Lucas
01:24:03And Kendall
01:24:05Thank you two very much
01:24:08Remember what Jennifer said
01:24:10And there you have it
01:24:12America
01:24:12Your top seven
01:24:15Don't miss it
01:24:16When they take the stage
01:24:17Next week
01:24:18With the Taylor Swift song
01:24:19Live on ABC
01:24:21And Disney Plus
01:24:22Thanks to our incredible panel
01:24:24Tonight
01:24:24And our guest
01:24:25Thanks you at home
01:24:26For watching and voting
01:24:27We'll see you next week
01:24:29Live
01:24:29For American Idol
01:24:30Until then
01:24:31Good night America
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