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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, brother.
00:02:46Lou Byrne.
00:02:49Lana Ritchie.
00:02:51And Kevin 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 right later.
00:09:11I just left anywhere.
00:09:13There's time to spare
00:09:16Let me share this whole new world with you
00:09:24A whole new world
00:09:29That's where we'll be
00:09:34A thrilling chase
00:09:37A wondrous place
00:09:40For you and me
00:09:50Oh
00:10:07What? What?
00:10:11The advice that Jennifer gave you, you took to heart
00:10:16Your sermon was amazing
00:10:18And more importantly, it was so natural
00:10:22You were just giving God's gift to us and it was so powerful
00:10:29The 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
00:10:43It felt like it was made for you and 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 that I gave you
00:11:14You did that, baby
00:11:15Thank you
00:11:15Thank you
00:11:16You did that, baby
00:11:22Can you teach me to sing, Jennifer, please?
00:11:27Daniel, I love your charisma
00:11:29Your style
00:11:30The way you navigate
00:11:31Everything you do is so well done
00:11:35I mean, since day one we've seen you
00:11:38You've just got it all
00:11:39You've got it all hooked up and put together
00:11:41And you started at one level of that song
00:11:44And then you really started showing out at 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
00:11:53Setting 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 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 them to know what the shindo is
00:12:06Oh, he could tell you better than I can
00:12:08Yeah, it's the Holy Ghost
00:12:09It's like fires 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
00:12:17It's in there
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 wants me to smell good
00:12:30I have a smell
00:12:31You 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 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
00:12:53Online at AmericanIdol.com
00:12:55You can also vote via social media
00:12:57Or by texting your votes
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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, Jennifer advises
00:13:12Brayden Rumpfeld
00:13:13On his Oscar-winning song 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 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
00:13:31I would like to be
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
00:13:37But yesterday I was screaming on roller coasters
00:13:39So
00:13:39You gotta say your voice
00:13:46Okay
00:13:46Did 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 truck
00:13:55I'm super happy
00:13:56We're best friends
00:13:57Yes!
00:13:59Oh my God
00:14:01For Disney week
00:14:02I'm singing Remember Me
00:14:03From the movie Coco
00:14:04So I'm kind of dedicating the song
00:14:06To like my family
00:14:07I miss my family a lot
00:14:08Hopefully I remember the words
00:14:10Hold on, let me run through this in my head right quick
00:14:14I knew the lyrics
00:14:16I was very confident about that
00:14:17And then
00:14:20Remember me
00:14:22Getting next to her and 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 to focus a little bit more
00:14:36Reel it in
00:14:38The world only knew
00:14:39The 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
00:14:51Just because I'm nervous
00:14:52But not 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 at him upside his head
00:15:00Like, Brayden
00:15:00Are you there, baby?
00:15:02You ready?
00:15:03Because tonight is the night
00:15:09Are you ready?
00:15:10I'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 on American Idol
00:15:29On our annual Disney night
00:15:31Right now we're excited to share news
00:15:33On some updates
00:15:34Coming to Star Wars Galaxy's Edge
00:15:36At Disneyland Park
00:15:37Starting next week
00:15:38April 29th
00:15:40You could run into the likes of
00:15:42Darth Vader
00:15:42Lea Organa
00:15:44Han Solo
00:15:45And Luke Skywalker
00:15:46While strolling the Alpha Rim outpost
00:15:49These iconic heroes and villains
00:15:50Of the Star Wars saga
00:15:51Will join some of the familiar faces
00:15:53You see there
00:15:54And to add to the atmosphere
00:15:56Some selections from
00:15:57John Williams' iconic
00:15:58Star Wars film scores
00:16:00Will be your soundtrack
00:16:01Throughout the land
00:16:02So
00:16:03Kick into hyperspace
00:16:04And get to Star Wars
00:16:06Galaxy's Edge
00:16:07At Disneyland Park
00:16:09To check it all out
00:16:10Now performing the Oscar winning
00:16:12Remember Me
00:16:14Here is our friend
00:16:15Brayden
00:16:24Remember Me
00:16:26Remember Me
00:16:28Though I have to say goodbye
00:16:32Remember Me
00:16:35Don't let it make you cry
00:16:39For even if I'm far away
00:16:43For even if I'm far away
00:16:44I'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
00:17:06Remember Me
00:17:07Each time you hear a sack guitar
00:17:10Know that I'm with you
00:17:14The only way that I can be
00:17:18Until you're in my arms
00:17:24Again
00:17:25Again
00:17:33Again
00:17:38Oh
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
00:18:09Again
00:18:16Remember
00:18:21Me
00:18:39Brayden you have it you have such a great like getting into character kind of
00:18:47presence when you sing and it's really refreshing to watch it's not like you're
00:18:52just out here singing a song and dazzling us with your voice it's it's
00:18:56you're you're getting into the character and telling a story and you're pulling
00:19:00us all in as you do it and it's pretty captivating to watch it's a cool it's a
00:19:04cool talent that you have thank you Brayden I am so proud of you yes you
00:19:12remember the words I see that but what I love about you you're such you're a star
00:19:16I really think you are a star isn't he a star y'all in many ways like you
00:19:24captivated me just sitting in your rehearsal alone and you didn't you that
00:19:28captivate you just now guys watching him perform you brought us into you I felt
00:19:33like I was in the scene from the movie you know I mean and you did an excellent
00:19:38job and I hope to see you again back next week
00:19:45yeah that that was a very challenging tricky song that didn't uh we've seen you
00:19:51come out and sing big moments but that that thing was tender a lot of movements
00:19:56a lot of chords in this high pressure scenario uh you did a great job creating
00:20:02the mood and showing us uh things that you can do in the future I saw a lot in
00:20:08your future in that performance
00:20:09you know how how hard it is to have the band behind you and your voice is all
00:20:19this out there and for you to navigate that with your false setter going into
00:20:23your natural head voice I think you did so well on that by the way that was very
00:20:27as Luke said tricky but thank god you remember the lyrics so it was all right
00:20:31huh yes thank you thank you great job
00:20:37backstage before the show I was talking with Jennifer and she said
00:20:41that Brayden he's so talented and he is hysterical
00:20:45great sense of humor cracking a lot of jokes
00:20:48yeah I got jokes okay me too oh you want to make fun of my shortness
00:20:54they were like the same height too see I was gonna try that out
00:20:58it's not good all right can you do the Yoda
00:21:02no no not really vote for Brayden right now online you can do Facebook on our socials
00:21:09Instagram TikTok accounts find the pin voting post there and comment with his name to show
00:21:15him some love text voting is available to subscribers of all carriers Brayden everyone
00:21:21well done that's how we do it buddy thank you
00:21:27don't forget to check out the Disney performances from all your top nine tomorrow morning when
00:21:33they drop on streaming services everywhere now we're shifting things in overdrive with Lucas
00:21:39Leon's visit to Cars Land in Disney's California Adventure Park here we go
00:21:47today I'm here with my mom when I was real young she took me to Disney World so it's pretty
00:21:53cool to be
00:21:53able to go to Disneyland with her we're in Radiator Springs tell me more about cars we're about to go
00:21:59ride Radiator Springs racers I'm a big cars fan so this is awesome for me I think walking through
00:22:06Radiator Springs is the perfect way to prepare you're singing life is a highway
00:22:09life is a highway okay mentor this week is Jennifer Hudson it's awesome I respect her in every single way
00:22:21life is a highway and why did you choose that song well it's Disney night and I'm a big car
00:22:25guy and the movie
00:22:27I grew up on it watch it over and over this guy's my buddy right here you are such an
00:22:35old soul oh
00:22:36thank you thanks like you have such great instinct and presence in your music I got one note yeah look
00:22:42at
00:22:42the crowd because they feel like a way you could bring in the room yeah you know what I mean
00:22:46yeah
00:22:47you feel that instinctively right yeah Lucas needs to look at the crowd so I gave him an assignment I'm
00:22:54gonna sit there and I sat in the judge's chair yes I did that's what it looked like back here
00:22:59oh my god
00:23:07bring me your eyes I got an idea because you are holding the instrument I think it'll be good to
00:23:14put
00:23:14it in your vocal well you like everybody see life is a and fall back into the hook he got
00:23:20the vocals he
00:23:21got the the instrument he has to have the presence I'm gonna be cheering you on from proud of you
00:23:27already
00:23:27young man I need Lucas to own the stage like it is a highway
00:23:39we won't hesitate to break down the garden gate there's not much time left today
00:23:58life's like a road that you traveled on it's one day here and the next day gone sometimes you bend
00:24:04sometimes you stare sometimes you turn you back to the wind there's a word outside every darkened
00:24:10door the blues won't want you anymore where the brave are free and the love is so come
00:24:15ride with me to the distant shore we won't hesitate to break down the garden gate there's not much time
00:24:24left today
00:24:36there's not much time left today
00:24:48it's not much time left today
00:24:53To you and I
00:24:57Misunderstanding once and now
00:25:02Look it in the eye
00:25:07Come on
00:25:09All night
00:25:10I wanna drop it all night long
00:25:13All night long
00:25:16All night long
00:25:17All night
00:25:20Cause I
00:25:21Is a highway
00:25:27Cause I
00:25:28Is 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
00:25:44All night long
00:25:46Cause I
00:25:48Is 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
00:26:14This moment into 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
00:26:22Young man
00:26:22Continue to just
00:26:23Trust 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
00:26:30Further on that highway
00:26:31That you are already on
00:26:32And you took us
00:26:33Right with you
00:26:34Didn't he yell?
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
00:26:49Ooh
00:26:49Ah
00:26:50Ah
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 an electric
00:26:54He's got an electric
00:26:55This week
00:26:56Last week was a piano
00:26:57And you
00:26:57Did chords last week
00:26:59So
00:26:59Just 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
00:27:09The one thing
00:27:09I want to tell you
00:27:11Is that
00:27:11We come to the show
00:27:12As artists
00:27:13See what the crowd's
00:27:14Gonna do
00:27:15They come to the show
00:27:16To see what we're
00:27:17Gonna 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
00:27:47Of the stage
00:27:47Nice work
00:27:49So
00:27:50Compare the
00:27:5118 year old
00:27:52Luke Bryan
00:27:53To Lucas here
00:27:55He's doing a little
00:27:56Better than
00:27:56Old business
00:27:57Lucas
00:27:57But
00:27:58Not true
00:27:59Yeah well
00:27:59The thing is
00:28:00I mean
00:28:00Just to have
00:28:01The confidence
00:28:02I remember
00:28:02When I moved
00:28:03To Nashville
00:28:03And play in
00:28:04These big rooms
00:28:05I mean
00:28:05I would
00:28:06Not look confident
00:28:07So the fact
00:28:08That he's able
00:28:08To just
00:28:09Be cool
00:28:10Chill
00:28:10Calm
00:28:11And collective
00:28:11And all that
00:28:12Is really impressive
00:28:13Instinct
00:28:14And confidence
00:28:15Well done
00:28:15Great performance
00:28:16If you want
00:28:17Lucas
00:28:17To make it
00:28:18To the finish line
00:28:18Vote for him
00:28:19Right now
00:28:20Head to our
00:28:20Official pin voting
00:28:21Post on Facebook
00:28:22Instagram
00:28:23And TikTok
00:28:24To comment with his name
00:28:25You can also vote
00:28:26Online
00:28:27Or via text
00:28:28Lucas
00:28:29Lucas 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
00:28:41And the frog
00:28:42Disney night
00:28:43On idol
00:28:44Is live
00:28:45And back
00:28:46In just a moment
00:28:57We are having fun
00:28:59Tonight
00:29:01Back on our
00:29:02Annual Disney 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
00:29:08The American Idol
00:29:09Official podcast
00:29:10This week
00:29:11Lance Bass
00:29:12Is 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
00:29:17You get your podcasts
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
00:29:30Ain't got time
00:29:31For messing around
00:29:33And it's not my style
00:29:35What I love about this song
00:29:36Is I feel like
00:29:37I can connect to 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
00:29:43Heads 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
00:29:56I'm coming through
00:29:57And I'm almost there
00:30:01I hate this
00:30:01I'm not following that energy
00:30:03You get me
00:30:04Say that
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
00:30:10I was like I 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
00:30:17Yeah
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 going to help me
00:30:37Get into character
00:30:38Okay go ahead I'm you
00:30:40Jennifer took on the character
00:30:41And I'm almost there
00:30:44I was like okay
00:30:46This is exactly what
00:30:47The 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 see what 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 bigger
00:31:02Than 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
00:31:09A 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
00:31:27And it's not my style
00:31:31This old town
00:31:33This 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 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
00:32:50People gonna come here
00:32:52From everywhere
00:32:53And I'm almost there
00:32:58There's been trials
00:33:00And tribulations
00:33:02You know I've had my share
00:33:08Climb the mountain
00:33:10And I cross the river
00:33:12And I'm almost there
00:33:14I'm almost there
00:33:18Oh
00:33:19I'm almost there
00:33:25I'm almost there
00:33:27Oh
00:33:46I'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,
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.
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.
00:35:53If 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,
00:36:35we have five ways to get those votes in online via text
00:36:38and across the American Idol socials on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
00:36:43Voting closes in the final commercial parade.
00:36:46Hannah, everyone, thank you.
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.
00:37:39We were just fangirling over Hannah, and then she's like,
00:37:41you guys watch the show?
00:37:42And 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.
00:37:56Very 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,
00:38:07with You've Got a Friend in Me, it is your top nine.
00:38:25You've got a friend in me.
00:38:29You'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.
00:38:45Boy, 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.
00:39:26Some other folks might be a little bit smart.
00:39:30You've got a friend in me.
00:39:30You're a little bit smarter than I am.
00:39:31Bigger and stronger too.
00:39:35But none of them will ever love you the way I do.
00:39:41It's me and you, boy.
00:39:44And as the years go by, our friendship will never die.
00:39:51You're gonna see it's our destiny
00:39:56You got a friend in me
00:40:00You got a friend in me
00:40:04You got a friend in me
00:40:25You're a top 9
00:40:27You got a friend in me
00:40:28What a classic
00:40:31And now Woody Buzz
00:40:33And Jesse are back
00:40:34On an all new adventure
00:40:35Where they face their biggest challenge yet
00:40:38This summer
00:40:39It's Toys vs Tech
00:40:40In Disney and Pixar's new film
00:40:42Toy Story 5
00:40:43Coming to theaters June 19
00:40:47And we are coming back
00:40:49With Chris
00:40:50And a smash hit
00:40:51From Fosie
00:40:52Stay right there
00:40:53Be right back
00:41:11You're a lot live on American Idol
00:41:14We got some huge news to share
00:41:16Are you ready for it?
00:41:19Next week the top 7 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
00:41:37It's going down
00:41:39It's going down live right here
00:41:40Next Monday
00:41:42So do not miss that
00:41:44Excited
00:41:46Now here's how Chris channeled his inner Elsa
00:41:49Watch this
00:41:52Today I'm here with my sister Laura at Disneyland
00:41:54Come on for Chris
00:41:55Thank you guys
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
00:42:06It'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
00:42:26And we're just little kids
00:42:28We're adults but we can be kids for the day
00:42:30You know
00:42:32Let it go
00:42:33Let 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
00:42:44And 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
00:42:53He's figuring it out
00:42:54It would be really fascinating to see you work the stage
00:42:57I'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
00:43:08When 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
00:43:13And I want to believe it
00:43:14I didn't either don't worry
00:43:14This is it
00:43:14I feel naked up here
00:43:16I'm in my underwear
00:43:16Like
00:43:17Yes
00:43:17If you're uncomfortable
00:43:18The 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
00:43:25Own it
00:43:26Almost like you Hercules
00:43:28A Tarzan or somebody
00:43:29That's Disney
00:43:31That's you
00:43:32It's a very big song
00:43:33And 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
00:43:47Makes everything seem small
00:43:51The fears that once controlled me
00:43:54Can't get to me at all
00:43:57The wind is howling like this swirling storm inside
00:44:05Couldn't keep it in
00:44:07Heaven knows I tried
00:44:12It's time to see what I can do
00:44:15To test the limits and break
00:44:18No right, no wrong
00:44:20No one's for me
00:44:22I'm free
00:44:24I'm free
00:44:26I'm free
00:44:27Let it go
00:44:29Let it go
00:44:31Can't hold it back anymore
00:44:33Let it go
00:44:36Let it go
00:44:37Turn away and slam the door
00:44:41I don't care
00:44:44What they're going to say
00:44:47Let 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
00:45:08And one thought crystallizes like an icy place
00:45:14I'm never going back
00:45:18The past is in the past
00:45:22Let it go
00:45:24Let it go
00:45:26Can't hold it back anymore
00:45:29Let it go
00:45:30Let it go
00:45:32Turn away and slam the door
00:45:35I don't care
00:45:39I don't care
00:45:39What they're going to say
00:45:43Let the storm wedge on
00:45:51Crow will never bother me anyway
00:46:05Way to go
00:46:06Way 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 us
00:46:14And 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
00:46:21Stage presence
00:46:22It 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 we have seen you emote
00:46:31You seem like you were having fun
00:46:33And because of it
00:46:34It's like she said
00:46:34If you're uncomfortable
00:46:36We're going to be uncomfortable
00:46:37And you kind of seem like you weren't 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
00:46:47Thank you
00:46:49Because 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
00:47:10Okay
00:47:11Singing comes first
00:47:12But then show them
00:47:13Listen
00:47:14I 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 by the way
00:47:29But when I saw your audition
00:47:31I never in a million years
00:47:33Would have picked
00:47:33That I would hear you sing
00:47:35Let it go at some point
00:47:37I thought maybe like
00:47:39Bad company or something
00:47:42But great job
00:47:43And 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
00:48:22You can also vote online
00:48:24At AmericanIdol.com
00:48:25If you text your votes
00:48:26Data and message rates may apply
00:48:28Thank you Chris
00:48:29Thank you Ron
00:48:35Are you counting all the hidden Mickeys?
00:48:37I saw a few seconds ago
00:48:39Idol's live on Facebook
00:48:40And 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
00:48:47Circle of Life
00:48:48On the Idol stage
00:48:49Back 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
00:49:09Disney hits
00:49:13Okay that's new
00:49:24It's the Mandalorian and Grogu
00:49:26Now that is the way
00:49:28To make an entrance
00:49:30Looks like you two picked
00:49:31The right night to show up
00:49:33They're back on an epic adventure
00:49:35In 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
00:49:42On a new mission
00:49:43Aboard Millennium Falcon
00:49:44Smug was run
00:49:45Also on May 22nd
00:49:48A twofer
00:49:49Up next
00:49:50Another out of this world
00:49:52Mentor moment
00:49:53With Jennifer Odson
00:49:54Ready
00:49:55Watch this
00:49:58We're at Star Wars
00:50:00Galaxy's Edge
00:50:01Whoa
00:50:03I'm here with my son
00:50:04Drew and I wrote
00:50:05Rise of the Resistance
00:50:06And it was so much fun
00:50:10Having Drew here with me
00:50:11Means 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
00:50:18Seeing him happy
00:50:20Here at Disneyland
00:50:21This is his first time
00:50:22It makes me feel so good
00:50:24Your allegiance
00:50:24With the first order
00:50:25Okay
00:50:26Order
00:50:27Very good
00:50:29That was
00:50:31Insane
00:50:33It was nice
00:50:34To disconnect
00:50:34From the competition
00:50:35I'm enjoying myself
00:50:36But hey
00:50:37I'm ready to work
00:50:37Can I give you a hug?
00:50:39Of course
00:50:39I am a big fan
00:50:40Of Jennifer Hudson
00:50:41Oh my god
00:50:42I've been watching
00:50:42You sing us down
00:50:43On the TV
00:50:44Oh lord
00:50:45I've been watching her
00:50:46Since I was a little girl
00:50:47So hopefully
00:50:47I don't be starstruck
00:50:48Tell me you sing again
00:50:49My song is
00:50:50Circle of Life
00:50:51The Lion King
00:50:54I think I know that song
00:50:55I sang this song
00:50:57On this show
00:50:57Oochie
00:50:59Season 3
00:50:59So we have to have
00:51:01Something for you
00:51:02Something
00:51:04Yes
00:51:05Oh my god
00:51:14That is crazy
00:51:15What?
00:51:16I'm getting emotional
00:51:17Me too
00:51:18Like how life changing
00:51:20This experience
00:51:21Truly is
00:51:22Yes
00:51:22What we do here
00:51:24Is the blueprint
00:51:26Setting you up
00:51:27For your future
00:51:28When I say priceless
00:51:30Priceless
00:51:30The circle of life
00:51:35Circle of life
00:51:36Was a game changing
00:51:37Moment for me
00:51:38So I'm hoping
00:51:39It's the same for her
00:51:40You better sing girl
00:51:49From the day we arrive
00:51:53On the planet
00:51:56And blanking
00:51:58Step into the sun
00:52:01There 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
00:52:15By the wayside
00:52:17And some of us
00:52:21Soar to the stars
00:52:24And some of us
00:52:26Sail through our troubles
00:52:28And some have to live
00:52:33With the stars
00:52:34Of the circle of life
00:52:39And it moves us all
00:52:45Through despair and hope
00:52:48Through faith and love
00:52:55Till we find our place
00:53:02On the path unwinding
00:53:08In the circle
00:53:13In the circle
00:53:15In the circle
00:53:17In the circle
00:53:21In the circle
00:53:23In the circle
00:53:25Till we find our place
00:53:28On the path unwinding
00:53:33In the circle
00:53:42It's in the circle
00:53:48In the circle
00:53:51In the circle
00:53:53The circle of life
00:54:16She got a shoe!
00:54:33What they said, that's all I got, what they said.
00:54:39This song is a testimony, and you just performed it like your testimony.
00:54:47And I want to say, I was looking at your baby over there singing that song as his mother
00:54:52was singing it, and it takes me back to the first time I took my son, who's somewhere
00:54:56around here right now, watching Circle of Life, and I was bawling in tears, and to think
00:55:00the full circle of my life, that I'm sitting here watching you sing this song, I hope it
00:55:04does the same for you as it did for me, because you just did that.
00:55:12Yeah.
00:55:15Jennifer don't know, I already learned, you can't look at your son when you're singing,
00:55:19because I start crying, I've already, yeah, so you learned the hard way.
00:55:22I did.
00:55:22Yeah, you did.
00:55:23Or me.
00:55:24I did not warn you about that, but great job, great performance, great look, great everything.
00:55:30And you got the shoe!
00:55:31Yes.
00:55:32You got the shoe.
00:55:35There's only one way I can summarize what I just saw, and it's going to be one big question,
00:55:42and just say, no, not a question.
00:55:45Let the congregation say, Amen!
00:55:48Amen!
00:55:53Congratulations.
00:55:54Thank you, Ryan.
00:55:56And you got the signature endorsement, the throw of the shoe, from Jennifer Hudson.
00:56:00That's a good thing.
00:56:02Yes.
00:56:02You want to get the shoe thrown at you.
00:56:04Yes.
00:56:04It's strange, but it's true.
00:56:06It's a compliment, Ryan!
00:56:07It is, watch out for flying accessories.
00:56:09That means she loves you.
00:56:11Great work tonight.
00:56:13Thank you, Ryan.
00:56:13It's a great magic.
00:56:15Kila wants to be here in your top seven next week, so vote for her now.
00:56:19If you want that, too, you can find all the voting information at AmericanIdol.com.
00:56:23Two people headed home, live tonight, so don't wait.
00:56:26Vote now.
00:56:27One more time for Kila.
00:56:29Take it with you.
00:56:31Enjoy.
00:56:32Happy to see you.
00:56:32Yeah, you get to see you.
00:56:33Absolutely.
00:56:38We are coming back in a few with a fantastical performance
00:56:42from Disneyland Park by the cast of Descendants,
00:56:45Wicked Wonderland, plus Brooks over there
00:56:47with a breakout hit from Hannah Montana, The Movie.
00:56:51See you live in just a second.
00:57:02Welcome back to Idle.
00:57:04Now here to perform perfect princess.
00:57:06A brand new song from the new movie Descendants, Wicked Wonderland.
00:57:10Here's Malia, Lea Mani, Kiara, Alex, and Brendan.
00:57:14Woo!
00:57:34Uh-oh, best of intentions.
00:57:37Uh-oh, big consequences.
00:57:39Not quite what we expected now.
00:57:42They want a perfect princess.
00:57:45A royal smile for everyone.
00:57:48Perfect princess.
00:57:50Always a find and hope so fun.
00:57:52I've never believed I'd see ya.
00:57:54We're looking at me to be ya.
00:57:56Perfect princess.
00:57:59What have we done?
00:58:01And pink is in another fun.
00:58:04P-R-I-M-C-E-S-S.
00:58:07It's our two favorite princesses.
00:58:09Call 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're gonna be taking up the Pokemon.
00:58:18Keep the kingdoms doing strong.
00:58:20Yawn, more spoiled little brats.
00:58:23Prim and proper lovely ladies.
00:58:26Pride of the upper class.
00:58:28Perfect princess nepo babies.
00:58:30Manners had her.
00:58:35Ha!
00:58:39They see ya.
00:58:41Perfect princess.
00:58:43A royal smile for everyone.
00:58:45Perfect princess.
00:58:47Always a find and hope so fun.
00:58:49I never believed I'd see ya.
00:58:51We're looking at me to be ya.
00:58:53Perfect 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.
00:59:14We'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.
00:59:25A royal smile for everyone.
00:59:28Perfect princess.
00:59:30Always a find and hope so fun.
00:59:32I never believed I'd see ya.
00:59:34We're looking at me to be ya.
00:59:36Perfect princess.
00:59:38Perfect princess.
00:59:40Perfect princess.
00:59:43What have we done?
00:59:45And pink is in and of the fun.
00:59:51The cast of the segments, what an amazing performance from Disneyland Park.
00:59:56And here they are.
00:59:57Say hello to Leal Mani Segura.
01:00:00Brennan Trombley, Alexandra Bird, and Kiara Romero.
01:00:04Great job at American Idol.
01:00:06Great moves out there, too.
01:00:08Descendants Wicked Wonderland premieres this summer on Disney Channel and Disney+.
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.
01:00:33Very confident on a stage.
01:00:34And once singing came to me a couple years ago, she definitely pushed me to be more out
01:00:39there with 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.
01:01:03What 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 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 it?
01:01:19Hey.
01:01:19He seems very introverted, but 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 one more note, because 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 just that one extra little nuance.
01:01:40It's the climb.
01:01:45Yeah.
01:01:47Ha-ha!
01:01:49Yeah.
01:01:52It's the climb.
01:01:55You better sing.
01:01:56You sat there with that swag.
01:01:59I saw all the confidence in the world.
01:02:05I'm going to 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 saying,
01:02:29Don't ever reach it.
01:02:31Every 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.
01:03:07Ain't about how fast I get there.
01:03:10Ain't about what's waiting on the other side.
01:03:18The 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.
01:03:34And these are the moments that I'm gonna remember most.
01:03:39Just gotta keep going.
01:03:42And I gotta keep trying.
01:03:49Just keep pushing on.
01:03:54There's always gonna be another mountain.
01:03:58Always gonna wanna make it move.
01:04:00There's always gonna be another battle.
01:04:04Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose.
01:04:06Ain't about how fast I get there.
01:04:09Ain't a battle that's waiting on the other side.
01:04:17It's the climb.
01:04:23It's the climb.
01:04:29It's the climb.
01:04:34It's the climb.
01:04:35It's the climb.
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.
01:05:10Keep 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
01:05:44you just 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.
01:05:51Thank 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, per comment, per vote, and you can vote up to 10 times across all platforms
01:06:06and methods.
01:06:07Brooks, one of the great things about this show is the people you meet, the relationships
01:06:12you form, the 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.
01:06:29Former finalist, Ray, one of the biggest fans of Brooks, has come back.
01:06:42Hi.
01:06:43Hi.
01:06:46Is there something you want to tell us, Ray?
01:06:49Um, the 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.
01:07:08All right.
01:07:08Vote for Brooks.
01:07:09And coming up, an Oscar-winning song for Pocahontas.
01:07:11From Jordan McCullough, Idol's Disney Night continues live, right after this.
01:07:17Hi.
01:07:17Okay.
01:07:31back with young american idol tonight our guest judge the incomparable jennifer hudson doing a
01:07:36fantastic job with us tonight you're having fun i'm having a blast i can tell and i love your
01:07:43talk show thank you you're having a good time doing that too aren't you i am i love people
01:07:47you know we love to celebrate everybody i'm with you and you're going to go see people with josh
01:07:52groban on tour this summer i am and i cannot wait so make sure you get your ticket ryan i
01:07:58have all
01:07:58the information you can head to jenniferhudson.world for all the info and go see her live now here's
01:08:04warden mccullough's sweet time at disneyland park with his mother denise we're going so much faster
01:08:11than everybody else my mom is my best friend and so having her here with me at disneyland
01:08:19it means the most love you too my 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 and i'm so grateful for how
01:08:31she raised me my mom i hope she sees girl i see all that you've done take a break let
01:08:40me do it now
01:08:41let me take care of you just for the day probably the best week i've had in my life ever
01:08:47going to
01:08:47disneyland to jennifer hudson it's me jennifer i know who you are girl jennifer wait a second give
01:08:53me just a moment oh okay this is the jennifer hudson we're talking about the voice of it all
01:08:57hey jennifer you we can do i can give you a hug okay okay back in 2018 jennifer hudson commented
01:09:04on
01:09:04one of my singing videos this has meant so much to me i look up to her so much the
01:09:09disney song i'm
01:09:10singing this week is uh colors of the wind for pocahontas have you ever heard the wolf cry
01:09:16jordan has a beautiful voice we will call it an anointing
01:09:25i'm sorry i hate people too i couldn't get the shoe off
01:09:31i'm trying not to look at you i'm sorry y'all know she's a tourist with throwing shoes
01:09:36that's what you do when you see somebody that's singing that's a compliment and i'll take it
01:09:41um i got one thing though okay right before the key change okay yeah i feel like you should almost
01:09:45make that the big moment okay where you can elongate a note
01:09:53right there no kind of thing
01:10:13you think the only people who are people are the people who look and think like you
01:10:26do but 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 or answer grinning bobcat why he grinned
01:10:52can you sing with all the voices of the mountains can you paint with all the colors of the wind
01:11:14how high does the sycamore grow if you cut it down then you'll never know
01:11:31can you never hear the wolf cry to the blue corn moon or whatever we white or cover skin
01:11:48we need we need to sing with all the voices of the mountains you can own the earth and still
01:11:59all you own is
01:12:01you turn 13 you can paint with all the colors of the wind
01:12:32you coups for the kids
01:12:42i don't know what i mean so sweet
01:12:44i don't know what i mean so sweet
01:12:44i don't know what i mean so sweet
01:13:01i'm not saying anything listen to them
01:13:08all right all right so so real short real sweet southern southern we are saying it
01:13:14shut your mouth i hear you jordan that was perfect thank you thank you so much
01:13:30i ain't got nothing to say i threw the shoes ain't nothing else to be said both of them
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 for 10 times for finalists right now on live here text or talk or social
01:13:57on facebook instagram and tiktok once more jordan thank you we'll celebrate
01:14:04coming up an emotional hannah montana ballad from kindle don't go anywhere we will be right
01:14:17back with you live on american idol we have another incredible guest judge joining the
01:14:31panel next week the always hilarious nikki glazer will take a seat at the desk while the finalists
01:14:37pay homage to the artists and music of california now our final performance of the night and it's
01:14:44coming from kimbo my husband and i are both very much adrenaline junkies so to be able to come to
01:14:51disneyland and ride the roller coasters and just get a break has been awesome we're having a blast we've
01:14:57been married for six months we are newlyweds this has been a very incredible journey to watch you
01:15:03on there's nothing more beautiful than you singing your heart out nice to meet you so inspired by you
01:15:10tell me a bit about your story how has this experience been for you yeah um i lost my voice
01:15:16last
01:15:16week and then just immediately thought in my head the beginning stages there was so much confidence in
01:15:23what i did and i feel like as soon as life started sorry i'm like getting emotional are already take
01:15:28your time it's your moment oh why are you getting emotional i can't even make it through sorry
01:15:36i understand it's an emotional journey yes i went through a whoo a world we all did last week was
01:15:43a
01:15:43bummer and did take a toll on my confidence you dream about moments like this this is what i want
01:15:50to
01:15:50do for the rest of my life that'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 on
01:16:02hold on tight i was not expecting to cry like this on this stage today it's human yeah it's okay
01:16:11to be
01:16:12emotional but you need to be able to straddle balance out a bit but i don't want you to lose
01:16:17it
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 turned out the light kept me safe and sound at night little girls depend on
01:16:47things like that you brush my teeth and combed my hair had to drive me everywhere you were always there
01:17:01when i looked back you had to do it all alone make a living make a home
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
01:17:36caterpillar in the tree how you wonder who you'll be can't go far but you can always dream
01:17:50wish you wish you wish you might don't you worry hold on tight i promise you that there will come
01:18:01a day
01:18:02butterfly butterfly butterfly butterfly butterfly butterfly
01:18:13caterpillar in the tree how you wonder who you'll be can't go far but you can always dream
01:18:27Wish you may and wish you might
01:18:31Don't you worry, hold on tight
01:18:35Promise you that there will come a day
01:18:41Butterfly, fly away
01:19:01Alright, that was the way to step into your light
01:19:07Remember one thing, you were born enough
01:19:11That was fabulous
01:19:12Thank you
01:19:13Kendall, I 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
01:19:36That was absolutely beautiful
01:19:40Let me take it to her
01:19:43That'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
01:19:55Listen, way to, just 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 it, great job
01:20:05Thank you
01:20:08If we had any more performances, Luke'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
01:20:18I mean
01:20:18There you go
01:20:18I don't know what we're on
01:20:20Gotta vote, great 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
01:20:35Thank you
01:20:36Best shoes 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
01:20:54In just a few minutes, nine will become seven
01:20:57Voting will close over this next commercial break
01:21:00So don't hesitate, lock 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 for mentoring the finalists sitting on the panel tonight
01:21:28Tomorrow is the 22 year anniversary of her shocking elimination
01:21:33Just the week before she had the highest number of votes
01:21:36And then the very next week she 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, I'm going to sing my way to it
01:21:54So you do the same
01:21:55And you get to say when your dream starts and when it ends
01:22:00Well said
01:22:01Time now for the live results
01:22:04Tom, dim the lights and here we go
01:22:09Good luck to all of you in no particular order
01:22:12After the nationwide vote
01:22:14The first person in your top seven is
01:22:19Daniel, congratulations
01:22:21You got it
01:22:26The next person making it through to the lounge
01:22:29After the vote is
01:22:32Kila, congratulations
01:22:37Kila, congratulations
01:22:38Continuing their idol era in your top seven next week
01:22:42It is good news for
01:22:44Jordan
01:22:50Joining the others in the lounge
01:22:52Live now after the vote
01:22:54It is
01:22:55Chris
01:22:56Congratulations
01:22:58One step closer
01:23:01To the finale
01:23:02It is
01:23:06Hannah
01:23:13America
01:23:14You also love
01:23:17Brooks
01:23:18You are safe
01:23:21So
01:23:23Head on together here in the center of the stage
01:23:25Braden, Lucas and Kendall
01:23:29Only one spot left
01:23:32Three faces here
01:23:34Amazing night tonight
01:23:36Good luck to all of you with 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
01:23:49After the nationwide vote
01:23:52Is
01:23:53Braden
01:23:55Congratulations, Braden
01:23:56You did it
01:24:00That means we say goodbye to Lucas and Kendall
01:24:05Thank you two very much
01:24:07Remember what Jennifer said
01:24:10And there you have it America
01:24:12Your top seven
01:24:15Don't miss it
01:24:16When they take the stage next week
01:24:18With the Taylor Swift song book
01:24:20Live on ABC and Disney Plus
01:24:22Thanks to our incredible panel tonight
01:24:24And our guest
01:24:26Thank you all for watching and voting
01:24:27We'll see you next week live for American Idol
01:24:30Until then, goodnight America
01:24:41Thank you
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