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American Idol - Season 24 Episode 15 - Class Of 2006: Reunion/Idol X Dwts
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00:00:00Tonight, two worlds collide, American Idol collabs with Dancing with the Stars, our top
00:00:06five hit the ballroom, and legends from our show's 2006 class return live.
00:00:12This is the moment, and this is American Idol.
00:00:31Thank you very much, welcome to the semi-finals, one of the most massive nights of the season.
00:00:39Voting is now open for all your favorites, last week was the highest live vote so far.
00:00:45Let's beat that tonight.
00:00:47Are you ready for the judges?
00:00:50Here they come.
00:00:51Thank you very much.
00:01:10Ooh.
00:01:10Woo.
00:01:11meat .
00:01:13Let it see.
00:01:15Carrie Underwood.
00:01:21And she's forever our girl, the one and only, the original, Paula Abdul!
00:01:30I'm so happy to see you.
00:01:31I'm so happy to see you.
00:01:32Let's have some fun.
00:01:35You judges!
00:02:11She's got to get to work, y'all. She's got to get to work. Let her sit.
00:02:21It's like it was yesterday, you know? We just did this not so long ago, right?
00:02:26Crazy.
00:02:27All from the beginning. Paula was here on day one of the American Idol breaking records.
00:02:34We had such a great time together. I adore you.
00:02:38I adore you, too.
00:02:38I'm so happy to see you.
00:02:39I'm so happy to see you.
00:02:40So, what do they got to do tonight for you? What are you looking for?
00:02:43I'm just so happy to be at my old home.
00:02:48And to see some of my children that are now grown and have kids, I feel like.
00:02:56And meeting the new hopefuls.
00:02:59Just wanting for all of you to have the best time ever and leave your heart out there and carry
00:03:06out.
00:03:10It's going to be a great show tonight.
00:03:13Jamal Roberts is in the house with a performance.
00:03:16Plus, you're going to party like it's 2006 with the stars of that historic season.
00:03:20Bucky Covington over there.
00:03:21What a big look.
00:03:23Elie Yamin, Paris Bennett, and the winner, Taylor Hicks.
00:03:26But first, the mirror ball stilettos have been hung by the ceiling with care.
00:03:32It's our Dancing with the Stars collab featuring some of the greatest dances from the show.
00:03:38Here's the all-important voting information for your top five.
00:03:41Take a look.
00:03:41Get started now if you haven't already.
00:03:43Remember, tonight you're voting for who you want to see compete in our star-studded finale next week.
00:03:48It's 10 votes for finalists per voting platform.
00:03:51Make sure you max them out for all your favorites.
00:03:53We've got the Dancing with the Stars pros here.
00:03:57Jan Rodnick, Randy Ronald, Reb Setchenko, and Whitney Carson.
00:04:05They're taking the stage in just a second with Keela Richardson.
00:04:09But first, here's her time with Grammy-winning producer and idol legend, Randy Jackson.
00:04:16Let's go!
00:04:20What's going down?
00:04:21Hi, what's going down?
00:04:22Randy discovered a lot of artists.
00:04:24You know, Fantasia, Jennifer, and Carrie.
00:04:27Any advice he gives, I'm going to take it because he know a star when he see one.
00:04:31So what song are you singing?
00:04:33River Deep, Mountain High.
00:04:34Ooh, Great Eye Cantina.
00:04:36Yes, sir.
00:04:37You going to dance?
00:04:38I can't dance, but I'll figure it out.
00:04:40You're going to shake.
00:04:40We're going to bust some of them.
00:04:42Having the dancing with the stars' disses, I think it's going to bring a different energy.
00:04:45I think it'll bring a different confidence knowing that it's just not you on the stage.
00:04:48It's like we're giving them a show now.
00:04:50I'm just going to try to get into it, you know what I mean?
00:04:52I'm trying to move with them.
00:04:53And it gets deeper.
00:04:56Let me see.
00:04:56You know what I loved about this?
00:04:58You stayed on the melody.
00:04:59But you can't give it all to them all at once.
00:05:02Mm-hmm.
00:05:02Got to let it marinate, then make it run as big as you want.
00:05:07Baby!
00:05:08You got it, man.
00:05:09Come on now.
00:05:11Are you in it to win it, Keilah?
00:05:12I'm in it to win it.
00:05:13Woo!
00:05:15Quick response.
00:05:16When I walked in for the audition, I was questioning, you know, if I did belong here.
00:05:21Hey, guys.
00:05:21I didn't have that confidence.
00:05:23But American Idol, this has changed my belief a lot about what's possible.
00:05:27Because from here, I do feel like I can reach the goal.
00:05:30You know, the goal is to win.
00:05:31This girl's ready, y'all.
00:05:35With her version of River Deep Mountain High by Ike and Tina Turner, it's Keilah Richardson.
00:05:49When I was a little girl, I had a rag doll.
00:05:54The only doll I've ever owned, yeah.
00:06:00Now I love you just the way I loved that rag doll.
00:06:06But only now my love has grown.
00:06:10And it gets stronger, anyway.
00:06:16And it gets higher, bigger than.
00:06:22Do I love you, my old boy?
00:06:29River Deep Mountain High.
00:06:34If I lost you, would I cry?
00:06:39Oh, how I love you, baby.
00:06:42Oh, how I love you, baby.
00:06:43Baby, baby, baby.
00:06:48Ha!
00:06:51And it gets stronger rather than.
00:06:56And it gets deeper, let me say
00:07:01And it gets higher, day by day
00:07:08Do I love you, my old boy?
00:07:14Remember these mountains high
00:07:20And if I lost you, could I cry?
00:07:25Oh, how I love you, baby
00:07:28Baby, baby, baby
00:07:32Now somebody make some noise
00:07:48Good to have you, nice to have you
00:07:50Welcome to Idol
00:07:53Looking good
00:07:58Give it up for the Dancing with the Stars pros, everyone
00:08:01And Kila
00:08:04I think they like you
00:08:07Lionel, start us off
00:08:09That's the way you start a show off
00:08:11Right?
00:08:12Now what I love the most is the attitude
00:08:15No matter what they're doing
00:08:17That's your dance
00:08:20Always remember, don't work too hard
00:08:22But what you were sounding like was everything
00:08:25I love the way you do your thing
00:08:27Vote, everybody
00:08:28Thank you, thank you, thank you
00:08:31Kila, it's such an honor and pleasure to meet you
00:08:35And you don't have to do anything other than the Lionel step in that dress
00:08:39It's beautiful
00:08:40I have to tell you, your vocal range is like a weapon
00:08:43You can go from a whisper to a thunderstrum
00:08:45And it feels like every moment is inevitable
00:08:49And that's the mark of a true performer
00:08:51And your confidence is blooming so beautifully
00:08:55I only have one little bit of criticism
00:08:58And it's constructive
00:09:00And it's this
00:09:02Remember that your whisper has to be equally as dangerous as your top note
00:09:08Yes, ma'am
00:09:09That's it, you're beautiful
00:09:10Thank you so much
00:09:11Thank you
00:09:13Thank you, thank you
00:09:13I mean, Kila, you really are kicking us off on a high note
00:09:18Your interactions with the dancers were perfect
00:09:20I feel like tonight is such a great training ground
00:09:24For things that you guys are going to be doing for the rest of your careers
00:09:27You're going to have like people doing stuff behind you on stage
00:09:30And having them not feel like there's you and then there's them that's separate
00:09:35Like you guys are having fun together
00:09:37And it made the audience have fun
00:09:39And you sound great, you look gorgeous
00:09:41All good things
00:09:42Thank you, Kira
00:09:47All of that was a lot for me to take in
00:09:49I was just like, I was like, oh wow
00:09:51I mean, I didn't realize the energy
00:09:54What were you staring at, Luke?
00:09:55Well, just the dancing and the energy
00:09:57And I was realizing that I can't dance in that moment
00:10:01It took tonight's episode to make you realize that?
00:10:04Yeah, yeah
00:10:04But the main thing is you were the bot
00:10:08You were the anchor of like just a crazy entertaining moment
00:10:12It was like, you're singing
00:10:14I was just in the whole moment
00:10:15I thought it was just a great moment of entertainment
00:10:19So, great job
00:10:20Thank you, Luke
00:10:20You are a star
00:10:24What did the dancers bring to you from your performance?
00:10:28How did they help?
00:10:29It brought me a lot of energy and confidence
00:10:31I enjoyed myself, you know, working the stage
00:10:33You know, I'm not much of a dancer
00:10:34But, you know, I had to do it because I had the dancers behind me
00:10:37That's right, and you did do it
00:10:38Be very careful, though
00:10:39It's slippery with this confetti now that's on the floor
00:10:41When you move here, okay?
00:10:43Kila wants to be in that grand finale next week
00:10:45Make that happen by voting online and via social media
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00:10:53Kila, everyone
00:10:54Thank you, Ryan
00:11:02All right, on the other side
00:11:04Got a doubleheader in the form of Chris Tonseth
00:11:07And Brayden Rumpfelt
00:11:09Idol is back live right after this
00:11:13Don't move
00:11:25Welcome back to live American Idol
00:11:28Still a ton of standout performances ahead
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00:11:35Cleb and Riley are about to accompany Chris
00:11:38For his Noah Kahn song choice
00:11:40But first, here's his super fan reaction to meeting
00:11:43The dog, Randy Jackson
00:11:47Chris, what's happening, baby?
00:11:48How are you?
00:11:49Good to see you
00:11:49Party starts right now
00:11:50Chris is in the house
00:11:51I'm sorry, good to see you
00:11:52I grew up watching American Idol
00:11:53So I was a little starstruck
00:11:55I love you
00:11:55I love you a lot
00:11:57You're a smart man
00:11:58I love you, bro
00:11:59But listen
00:12:00There's a guy that was a judge on this program a long time ago
00:12:03I was asked the question
00:12:04Are you, Chris, in it to win it?
00:12:06Are you?
00:12:07James is in it to win it, America
00:12:09Haley is in it to win it
00:12:10This guy's in it to win it, too
00:12:13Someone pinch me
00:12:13Is this my life?
00:12:15Is this real life?
00:12:16Like
00:12:16You're in it to win it?
00:12:17I think so
00:12:18No, no
00:12:19You gotta say, I'm sure, yes
00:12:21I'm sure, yes
00:12:22For Dancing with the Stars, I'm singing a Noah Kahn song
00:12:25With an attitude
00:12:27It's gonna be a lot of fun, too
00:12:28To add a new element to the stage
00:12:30And hopefully bring it to life
00:12:31I want them to feel like they're at a concert, you know
00:12:35What does this song mean to you, this lyric?
00:12:37This song's about brokenness, vulnerability, loss
00:12:40In ways I've felt closed off
00:12:42Not ready to be vulnerable with people
00:12:44And this show's really opened me up
00:12:46That's what you should show
00:12:48That vulnerability
00:12:49So when you're out there looking into the audience
00:12:52Say that to them
00:12:54So what you gonna do now that we're here?
00:12:57I wanna win this
00:12:58That's my boy right there
00:13:02Singing Northern Attitude by Noah Kahn
00:13:05This is Chris Tungset
00:13:10If I get too close
00:13:15And I'm not a U-O
00:13:45Forgive my Northern Attitude
00:13:47Feeling proud
00:13:48Feeling proud
00:13:50How you kids
00:13:51Well, are they now
00:13:53Settling
00:13:54To routine
00:13:57Where you
00:13:59What does it mean
00:14:02One, two, three, hey?
00:14:04Yeah?
00:14:15Yeah
00:14:17Yeah
00:14:17Yeah
00:14:18Come on
00:14:20Come on
00:14:34I was raised out in the cold
00:14:37If the sun don't rise
00:14:42Till the summer time
00:14:46Forgive my northern attitude
00:14:49Oh, I was raised out in the cold
00:15:07Right in love with their foxtrots
00:15:10Chris Tumseth, everybody
00:15:11How are you, Ryan?
00:15:16Gotta get you dancing
00:15:17Gotta get you moving
00:15:18Yeah, yeah, I should try that sometime
00:15:21Paula, what'd you think?
00:15:22Aw, Chris, you have this beautiful tender ache in your voice
00:15:26It's almost like
00:15:27Like you're letting us in on a secret
00:15:30That you finally trust us with
00:15:31And we're here to protect it
00:15:33Because it's beautiful
00:15:34Thank you
00:15:34I just didn't want you to smile so fast in this song
00:15:38Because it's nice to sometimes let us soak
00:15:41And marinate in the achiness of the lyrics to the song
00:15:45But you just have that
00:15:47You just have that gorgeousness to your voice
00:15:49Yes
00:15:49Thank you so much
00:15:50You're welcome
00:15:51If you're looking at the two of us
00:15:56I am here to protect you
00:15:58I believe that
00:15:59I'm going to protect you and that song
00:16:01We believe you
00:16:01Yes, thank you
00:16:02Carrie?
00:16:03I think that was a really good vocal choice for you, Chris
00:16:08You have a sneaky soaring-ness to your voice
00:16:13And when you find the right songs
00:16:15And the right notes and like vowel sounds
00:16:18That you could really belt
00:16:19It just sounds nice
00:16:21It fills the room
00:16:22And kind of just
00:16:23It hits us in all the right places
00:16:25Thank you, Carrie
00:16:26Who, Brian?
00:16:28Yeah, even the soaring-ness is a great analogy that Carrie brought up with
00:16:36And even when you were in the room with Randy
00:16:39We were watching that piece
00:16:41You were hitting really, really big notes
00:16:43That we've seen you get comfortable with in this competition
00:16:48So, like, Ryan
00:16:49Let's don't get dancing
00:16:50Let's don't get ahead of dancing
00:16:52Let's let him keep hitting these big, big notes
00:16:54But, you know, Chris
00:16:55You can throw some moves in there one of these days
00:16:58I'll give him a shot
00:16:58He's pretty smooth
00:17:00He's a smooth guy
00:17:01He played middle linebacker
00:17:03He's got moves
00:17:04Yeah, yeah
00:17:05See, I never thought I would hear the subliminal Paula come out
00:17:11She said, just don't give up the smile
00:17:13But what Paula was saying was
00:17:14Hold on to your ugly face as long as you can
00:17:18That's right
00:17:18And then let it go
00:17:20You follow me?
00:17:21Yes, sir
00:17:21But other than that, you were on point
00:17:23The fact is, when the dancers came out
00:17:25It distracted you a little bit
00:17:26Because you were going, what the heck is going on?
00:17:29But it was great
00:17:30Thank you so much, Lionel
00:17:32What's that ugly face look like?
00:17:35That ugly face
00:17:38A squint, right?
00:17:39Well, for Chris
00:17:40If you want to see him in your top three
00:17:42You can vote now
00:17:43On our official pin voting posts
00:17:45On Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
00:17:48And AmericanIdle.com is the place for all the voting info
00:17:51Chris America
00:17:53Thank you, Lionel
00:17:54Good luck, buddy
00:17:59Next dancing contemporary
00:18:01It's Jan and Whitney
00:18:02But first, let's see how he and Randy work together
00:18:06It's Brayden Rumpfelt
00:18:07Watch
00:18:10Let me ask something, Brayden
00:18:11Are you in it to win it, bro?
00:18:13I'm in it
00:18:14I wouldn't say that
00:18:15I wouldn't say that I'm in it to win it
00:18:16You wouldn't say you're in it to win it
00:18:17I'm good with that
00:18:18You're not trying to win it?
00:18:19I mean, I'm trying to win it
00:18:21Yes
00:18:21But I just want to get everything I can
00:18:24Are you in it to win it?
00:18:24All right, when we restart
00:18:26I'm in it to win it
00:18:27Yes
00:18:27The dance I want to hit
00:18:29The Dancing with the Stars song that I'm going to be singing is Lose Control by Teddy Swims
00:18:34Ooh, big song
00:18:35Teddy's a bad boy
00:18:36When I first heard that we were going to be performing with pros
00:18:39I assumed that I was going to have to be dancing and singing with them
00:18:44I was distraught
00:18:46I was like, this is going to be the worst thing
00:18:47Thank God that that's not the case
00:18:49I'm excited to see how it turns out
00:18:50I lose control
00:18:54When Brayden came in, I was shocked that he was going to lose control
00:18:57That song may be a little too big for him
00:19:00See how you're standing with your hands in your pocket most of the time?
00:19:03No, no, no
00:19:05Shake it all out, baby, shake it out
00:19:07Brayden's got to get out of his head and find a real emotional connection with these lyrics
00:19:11You think a lot, huh?
00:19:12I'm a thinker, yeah
00:19:13Stop thinking, feel
00:19:15You're right
00:19:15Brayden's got to sell it to the public
00:19:17Maybe it might be a good thing for him to lose control
00:19:20Get out of his head and into his soul, brother
00:19:26Performing Lose Control by Teddy Swings
00:19:29Please welcome Brayden Rumford
00:19:37Something's got a hold of me lately
00:19:40Oh, I don't know myself anymore
00:19:46Feels like the walls are all closing in
00:19:49And the devil's knocking at my door
00:19:54And out of my mind, how many times did I tell you
00:19:59I'm no good at drinking
00:20:01Love is taking a toll on me
00:20:05Trying my best to keep from tearing the skin off my bones
00:20:11Don't you know?
00:20:13Don't you know I lose control?
00:20:18Oh, when you're not next to me
00:20:25I'm falling apart right in front of you
00:20:29Can't you see I lose control
00:20:37Oh, when you're not next to me
00:20:43You're breaking my heart, baby
00:20:46You made the best of me
00:20:50Problematic, oh, problem is when I'm with you
00:20:54I'm maddening, oh, and I need some relief
00:20:58My skin in your teeth
00:21:00Can't see the forest through the trees
00:21:03Got me down on my knees
00:21:05I live at least, oh, I lose control
00:21:12Oh, when you're not here with me
00:21:20You're breaking my heart, baby
00:21:23You make a mess of me
00:21:54Yeah
00:21:55I like their wardrobe
00:21:58You know, when I first started this situation out
00:22:01I kind of told them, I was like
00:22:03You know, I kind of want to dress a little bit like Ryan Seacrest does
00:22:08Not anymore
00:22:09Well, they took that and they took your style
00:22:12And then put a bunch of big colors onto it
00:22:14So that's what we're doing
00:22:15It looks great
00:22:17You looked apart
00:22:18All right, Carrie, you kick it off this time
00:22:21I'm sorry, I'm just a little distracted right now
00:22:27I'm going to look this way
00:22:30Thank God
00:22:31Sorry, Luke
00:22:32I think Randy gave you some really, really good advice
00:22:36I mean, it's not about, like, dancing
00:22:38But it is about kind of singing with your whole body
00:22:41And I feel like you are on your way
00:22:43I feel like we see little more and more glimpses of that from you every single week
00:22:47But you don't have to, like, even just little shoulders, you know, like, lean a little bit
00:22:52Like, you got some sexy Brayden in there
00:22:55Like, let it out
00:22:56Let's see the shoulders, come on
00:22:58I can't do it
00:22:58I'm going to put a little button and see what happens
00:23:01Yeah, I mean, swag it up
00:23:03Get some, just get some, like Lionel says, stank face, put some stank on it
00:23:08Ugly face
00:23:09Ugly face, ugly face
00:23:10I mean, I don't know
00:23:11Between the, what did you say?
00:23:13Like I said, you can't say stank face
00:23:15It's ugly face
00:23:18Well, I mean, like, I'm just listening to you sing
00:23:21There's dancers
00:23:21I mean, Ryan's been backstage
00:23:23Obviously doing a lot of push-ups
00:23:25And things are, things, it's just too much for me
00:23:29But love the performance
00:23:30I'm loving this night
00:23:31This is fun
00:23:31This is like sensory overload
00:23:39This, this is, this night obviously has affected you, Ryan, in a lot of ways
00:23:44We didn't know what's going to come
00:23:46It's true
00:23:46You're welcome
00:23:47You understand
00:23:48You're welcome
00:23:49So let me give you the advice that I always like to give
00:23:51Because you're thinking too much
00:23:53When you think too much
00:23:54Here's the thing you always remember
00:23:55You can't mess up
00:23:56The crowd did not come to rehearsal
00:24:00So whatever you do
00:24:01They're looking for that
00:24:03So just relax
00:24:05Enjoy it
00:24:06Be in the moment
00:24:07Let it go
00:24:08Because you got the voice to do it
00:24:13I have to tell you that I absolutely love your voice
00:24:18Especially that mid-warm range of your voice
00:24:21It makes me feel like I'm wrapped in the coziest blanket
00:24:24And I love it
00:24:25I do bring you, you just, you're so talented
00:24:29I just want to give you that sense
00:24:32Own the stage
00:24:33Like your voice can fill arenas
00:24:35But I feel like you're out there standing in the wings
00:24:39And I need you to believe in yourself
00:24:41And I need you to study the camera
00:24:45Stare down the barrel of the camera
00:24:47We don't want to lose you
00:24:48Especially when your eyes wander
00:24:51It's like
00:24:51Like, where's our Brayden?
00:24:54So I'm in love with you
00:24:56And your voice
00:24:57Just believe in yourself
00:24:59Like a child believes in Santa Claus
00:25:01Hell
00:25:03Come for Brayden right now
00:25:05You want him in the finale next week
00:25:07Online via text
00:25:08Or you can comment using his name
00:25:11On our pinned voting post
00:25:12That's on Facebook
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00:25:14And TikTok
00:25:15One more time for Brayden, everyone
00:25:17Thank you, brother
00:25:25I know what you're doing
00:25:26My mom is watching, sorry
00:25:28I know what's happening
00:25:29If you're loving the top five performances
00:25:31You can relive these Dancing with the Stars songs tomorrow
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00:25:37Check them out
00:25:38After this, Hannah Harper switches it up with a Peggy Lee cover
00:25:44American Idol rolls on live
00:25:47We'll be right back
00:25:58Welcome back to Idol
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00:26:23Yes, take a look
00:26:26Hannah, are you in it to win it?
00:26:29I'm in it to win it, man
00:26:31Woo!
00:26:32That's the straightest things I've had all day from these kids
00:26:35What's going on?
00:26:35I'm honored to meet you
00:26:36You're awesome
00:26:37I didn't have live TV
00:26:38But we would look up American Idol fail auditions
00:26:41And so when they were like
00:26:42Randy Jackson's going to be a mentor
00:26:44I was like
00:26:44I'm going to get ripped to shreds
00:26:46Uh, no
00:26:46You can't sing at all
00:26:48No
00:26:48I was terrified
00:26:49No
00:26:50I'm a music man
00:26:51It's just me
00:26:52I love singers
00:26:53I love, I love this
00:26:54So Dancing with the Stars round
00:26:55Riley and Yon are my dancers
00:26:57I'm really excited to get to watch them
00:26:59I think I'm going to be so excited
00:27:00I'm going to forget the words
00:27:01And I'm just going to be watching, you know
00:27:02So what are you singing?
00:27:04I'm singing Fever by Peggy Lee
00:27:06Hannah told me she's doing Fever
00:27:08Didn't like that idea at all
00:27:11Never know how much I love you
00:27:13I think Randy was shocked
00:27:14He was like
00:27:15What in the world?
00:27:16Like, are you sure you want to do this song?
00:27:18Harley Bear, you give me fever?
00:27:21Uh, what were your other song choices?
00:27:24So basically you're telling me that you hate fever?
00:27:26No, no, no
00:27:27Listen, oddly enough, you sound great on it
00:27:29Thank you
00:27:30Shows a different side of your voice
00:27:31I don't think that people know who they are
00:27:33Yeah
00:27:33I think that lyric is not what she would normally do
00:27:36So I said, listen, sing this to your husband
00:27:38I got to sing it about him
00:27:39Yes, I'm singing
00:27:40He'd be mad if I sung it about somebody else
00:27:42I like you, I like you, that's funny
00:27:44I think, yeah, this song could trip her up
00:27:47She just has to give in to it
00:27:51With the Peggy Lee classic Fever
00:27:53Here's Hannah Harper
00:28:01Never know how much I love you
00:28:04Never know how much I care
00:28:08When you put your arms around me
00:28:11I get a fever that's so hard to bear
00:28:15You give me fever
00:28:18When you touch me
00:28:20Fever
00:28:21When you hold me tight
00:28:23Fever
00:28:26In the morning
00:28:28Fever all through the night
00:28:36Captain Smith and Pocahontas
00:28:39Had a very mad affair
00:28:44When her daddy tried to kill him
00:28:47He said, daddy, oh, won't you dare
00:28:50He gives me fever
00:28:51Fever
00:28:52I'm his Mrs. Daddy
00:28:56Won't you treat him right
00:29:14Now you listen to my story
00:29:18Here's the point that I have made
00:29:21Here's the point that I have made
00:29:22Chicks were born to give you fever
00:29:25Being fair and hot of centigrade
00:29:28They give you fever
00:29:32When we kiss them fever
00:29:35If you live you're on fever
00:29:40Till you sizzle
00:29:42What a lovely way to burn
00:29:45Oh, what a lovely way to burn
00:29:49What a lovely way to burn
00:30:05Give it up for Yon and Wiley
00:30:07Hannah Harper, everyone, as well
00:30:14All right, Luke, your thoughts?
00:30:16I thought it was incredible
00:30:19Oh, here they go
00:30:22I thought it was incredible
00:30:24I thought it was so uniquely different for you
00:30:29It was sexy, it was sultry
00:30:31I needed a martini while I was watching
00:30:34But I love that it was not what we expected from you
00:30:38Way to surprise us
00:30:39Great job
00:30:39Thank you
00:30:40Nice
00:30:41Lionel
00:30:42You know, a little jazz, a little country
00:30:47Shake it and stir
00:30:48You know what I'm saying?
00:30:49Barbecue sauce
00:30:50By the way, that was exactly what was needed
00:30:52Take us out of that little mode
00:30:54Of what we know you for
00:30:55And surprise us, you did just that
00:30:57Thank you
00:30:58Fantastic
00:30:59Hannah, Hannah, Hannah
00:31:01So lovely to meet you
00:31:03Thank you
00:31:04You need to know this
00:31:05There is nobody, not anybody
00:31:07That sounds like you in this competition
00:31:11And it's beautiful
00:31:12And it's beautiful to see how America has become so invested in you
00:31:17You are lovely to look at
00:31:19You are lovely to listen to
00:31:20Have, like, I was so excited that you did pick fever
00:31:24You know, when you have a microphone in a stand
00:31:27You have the freedom
00:31:28You don't have to touch the stand
00:31:30And I am not a big believer of women being overly sexual
00:31:34I think it's gross
00:31:35But the simplicity of just looking
00:31:38And the sexiness and the wink of knowing that
00:31:41Or a little shoulder
00:31:42Sells it
00:31:43And you did that
00:31:43And I was really proud of you
00:31:45Thank you
00:31:47Hannah, I'm so proud of you
00:31:49That's all I got to say
00:31:50I feel like you're growing more and more in this competition
00:31:53Every single week
00:31:54And we just need more
00:31:55Now's the time to pull out all the stops
00:31:57Keep bringing it
00:31:59That was awesome
00:31:59I'm so proud of you
00:32:00Thank you, sir
00:32:02What are some of the words to describe
00:32:05What it feels like
00:32:07To accomplish what you're accomplishing
00:32:09Each week on this show
00:32:10Live in front of millions
00:32:12It's overwhelming
00:32:12Overwhelming
00:32:13I'm still shaking
00:32:14Yeah, you're doing a great job
00:32:15Hannah needs your votes
00:32:16To become your next American Idol
00:32:18You've got five ways to vote
00:32:20So make sure you use all of them
00:32:22If you want to be on the stage next week
00:32:24Hannah, everyone
00:32:25Thank you
00:32:31We're taking a moment now
00:32:32To recognize some very special guests
00:32:34Here in the audience
00:32:35Say hello to some folks
00:32:37With Blue Star Families
00:32:39An incredible organization
00:32:40That empowers military members
00:32:43And their families
00:32:44To thrive by creating vibrant communities
00:32:46Of mutual support
00:32:48This year
00:32:48Disney expanded its long-standing relationship
00:32:52With Blue Star Families
00:32:53Through a $2.5 million commitment
00:32:56To help foster meaningful experiences
00:32:59That bring people together
00:33:01Through the joy of reading and play
00:33:04It is an honor to have all of you
00:33:06With us tonight
00:33:07Thank you for being here
00:33:11Take a look
00:33:12At what they do
00:33:14I may not wear the uniform
00:33:15But I serve every day
00:33:17My husband can be gone for months
00:33:19At a moment's notice
00:33:20Blue Star Families
00:33:21Is my lifeline
00:33:23Connecting me with communities that care
00:33:24So my family can thrive
00:33:26While he serves
00:33:35Back with you live on American Idol
00:33:37Hope you're loving tonight's special round of Idol
00:33:40With a dash of dance
00:33:41Some big news
00:33:42For the first time in Dancing with the Stars history
00:33:4512 of the world's greatest up-and-coming dancers
00:33:47Will move into one house
00:33:49And battle for the ultimate spot
00:33:52As the next pro
00:33:53Dancing with the Stars
00:33:55The next pro
00:33:56Hosted by Robert Irwin
00:33:57Premieres July 13th
00:33:59Right here on ABC
00:34:02Now taking the stage with a rumba
00:34:04It's Whitney and Gleb
00:34:05To the soundtrack of Jordan McCullough
00:34:08Let's go
00:34:09Dancing with the Stars
00:34:11American Idol mashup
00:34:12This is everything I needed it to be
00:34:15It's going to take everything in me
00:34:16Not to get up there
00:34:17And try to dance
00:34:18And twirl with them too
00:34:18What are you singing?
00:34:20This week I'm going to be singing
00:34:21Footprints in the Sand
00:34:23You walked with me
00:34:25This song I'm dedicating it to my brothers
00:34:27I'm the oldest of seven
00:34:28They have looked up to me
00:34:30As the oldest brother to go first
00:34:31But little do they know
00:34:32I've learned so much about myself
00:34:34And being surrounded by them
00:34:35Show their compassion
00:34:36Thank you
00:34:37I love that, that's great
00:34:38They've seen me try and try
00:34:40To go for the things that I love doing
00:34:42And now hearing the stories of
00:34:45One of the youngest ones
00:34:46So proud to go and tell his friends
00:34:48That my brother is on American Idol
00:35:01Is this a great key for you?
00:35:03It's a little challenging in the key change
00:35:05Yeah, walk it up a little bit for me
00:35:06Let's see if that helps
00:35:07Okay
00:35:07I promise you
00:35:12I'm always there
00:35:15Practice it, I think it'll help you get there easier
00:35:17Okay
00:35:18Because you've got to sing with confidence
00:35:19And that's right
00:35:20That's right, yeah
00:35:20Even if you make a mistake
00:35:22Make a big, loud one
00:35:23Convictions, everything
00:35:25I'll carry you
00:35:28I love my brother so much
00:35:30I hope that they know
00:35:31That I will always be there
00:35:32To carry them
00:35:34I just want to make them
00:35:35Really, really proud
00:35:39Singing Footprints in the Sand
00:35:41By Leona Lewis
00:35:42It's Jordan McCullough
00:35:51You walked with me
00:35:54Footprints in the Sand
00:35:58And helped me understand
00:36:01Where I'm going
00:36:07And just when I
00:36:10Thought I lost my way
00:36:14You gave me strength to carry on
00:36:18That's when I heard you say
00:36:22I promise you
00:36:26I'm always there
00:36:29When your heart is filled with sadness
00:36:34And it's bad
00:36:37I'll carry you
00:36:42When you need a friend
00:36:48You'll find my footprints in the sand
00:36:55I promise you
00:36:58I'm always there
00:37:03I'm always there
00:37:04When your heart is filled with sadness
00:37:07And it's bad
00:37:11I'll carry you
00:37:15When you need a friend
00:37:19You'll find my footprints in the sand
00:37:34You'll find my footprints in the sand
00:37:53You'll find my footprints in the sand
00:37:55A big hand for Whitney and Gleb
00:37:58And Jordan
00:38:01Magical
00:38:02You look great, buddy
00:38:03Thank you so much
00:38:04You're enjoying this time
00:38:05I really am
00:38:06You're having a good time
00:38:07I can tell
00:38:08Lionel
00:38:08Well, you know
00:38:09It's always wonderful
00:38:11But I have a new phrase now
00:38:12See, you do what we call
00:38:14Spinal cord singing
00:38:16In other words
00:38:17It just goes right to your spinal cord
00:38:19And then your body just breaks down
00:38:22Let the congregation say
00:38:24Amen
00:38:24Amen
00:38:28Jordan, Jordan
00:38:29I love you
00:38:30I speak too much
00:38:31And I have to keep this quick
00:38:33But there's so much I want to say
00:38:34And I'll tell you backstage
00:38:35But I got to tell you
00:38:36That your gift
00:38:37What you have
00:38:38I don't know where it comes from
00:38:39But it's not from here
00:38:40It's not from a place
00:38:41That I'm even aware of
00:38:43It's otherworldly
00:38:44Yeah, it is
00:38:44Right there
00:38:45It is right there
00:38:46You have this
00:38:47It's not normal
00:38:49I don't know
00:38:51It's got its own passport
00:38:52And clearance
00:38:53And you make me question
00:38:54My own existence
00:38:55No, no
00:38:56I love you
00:38:58Thank you so much
00:38:59Thank you
00:39:00You are such a perfect example
00:39:02Of like not overdoing it
00:39:04Like you just have this
00:39:06Natural stage presence
00:39:07Where you do sing
00:39:08With your whole body
00:39:09And we feel that
00:39:11And it was only enhanced
00:39:12By the incredible dancers
00:39:13On stage
00:39:14It was perfect
00:39:15In the words of Randy Jackson
00:39:17I think we need to bring
00:39:18The dog pound back
00:39:20As you're in the dog pound
00:39:21Baby
00:39:26Jordan
00:39:26Your path
00:39:28I don't know if I've ever seen
00:39:30From the audition
00:39:31To present right now
00:39:34No one has made me
00:39:35This big a believer
00:39:36Than you
00:39:37I mean I remember
00:39:38Where I was with you
00:39:39Audition
00:39:40And now
00:39:41And it's like
00:39:42I just see so much
00:39:43In front of you
00:39:44I see such a bright future
00:39:45And you're one of the best singers
00:39:47We've ever
00:39:48Thank you
00:39:51Thank you
00:39:52Thank you
00:40:05If you want Jordan
00:40:07In your finale
00:40:08You want him there
00:40:09You gotta vote
00:40:10In all your favorites
00:40:10Vote for them
00:40:11At AmericanAuto.com
00:40:12Or via social media
00:40:13And catch your votes
00:40:14Data and messages
00:40:15May apply
00:40:17Jordan everyone
00:40:23And that wraps up our
00:40:24Dancing with the stars
00:40:26Round tonight
00:40:27A big thank you
00:40:28To Jan
00:40:28Riley
00:40:29Gleb
00:40:29And Whitney
00:40:30For the outstanding performances
00:40:32From the top five
00:40:34On our stage
00:40:35Singing along
00:40:36To their dances
00:40:37I loved it
00:40:38Next
00:40:38Your reigning
00:40:39American Idol
00:40:40Jamal Roberts
00:40:41This debuts
00:40:42His newest single
00:40:43Live
00:40:43Right after this
00:40:45Hang time
00:40:55You're locked
00:40:56Live on Idol
00:40:57I love having you back
00:40:59You having a good time?
00:40:59I'm having a good time
00:41:01One year ago
00:41:02This PE teacher
00:41:03From Meridian, Mississippi
00:41:05Was chosen by you
00:41:06As the next American Idol
00:41:08A few months later
00:41:09He was nominated
00:41:10For his very first
00:41:12Grammy Award
00:41:13And that story
00:41:14Has only begun
00:41:16Taking the stage now
00:41:17With his new single
00:41:18Perfect for me
00:41:19Give it up
00:41:19For Jamal Roberts
00:41:31The way you hold me
00:41:33The way you look at me
00:41:38It's all that's inside
00:41:40Of my memory
00:41:41Is you
00:41:44You complete me, baby
00:41:49You're undefeated
00:41:51You're undefeated right now
00:41:54Your lips sure high
00:41:56Your legs sure die
00:41:59Oh
00:42:04May not be perfect, baby
00:42:10But you're just perfect for me
00:42:13But you're just perfect for me
00:42:14Oh, perfect for me
00:42:18You're the only one
00:42:20Makes my heart skips
00:42:21Beep, beep, beep, beep
00:42:23Only one that makes my mind
00:42:27Wonder where you at
00:42:29Feels like the weight of the world
00:42:32Girl is on my shoulders
00:42:34Every time that I'm away from you
00:42:40Your lips sure high
00:42:43Your legs sure die
00:42:51May not be perfect, baby
00:42:56But you're just perfect for me
00:43:00Oh, perfect for me
00:43:04Can I tell you, baby
00:43:07You're perfect for me
00:43:11You're perfect for me
00:43:14Perfect for me
00:43:16Perfect for me
00:43:17Can I tell you, baby
00:43:18Perfect for me
00:43:20Just how you make me feel
00:43:22Perfect for me
00:43:22Can I describe some things
00:43:25Perfect for me
00:43:25That I love about you
00:43:27Perfect for me
00:43:28Oh, my, my, my, my, my, my, my
00:43:33Perfect for me
00:43:34Perfect for me
00:43:36Perfect for me
00:43:36Perfect for me
00:43:42Perfect for me.
00:43:43Baby.
00:43:45Perfect for me.
00:43:46Oh, perfect for me.
00:43:50Perfect for me.
00:44:00Jamal Roberts.
00:44:07I have this for you.
00:44:10Maybe it's another ABC collaboration in the works.
00:44:13I don't know.
00:44:14Great to see you.
00:44:16Congratulations.
00:44:19When you found out you were nominated for a Grammy, my friend, what goes through your system?
00:44:26It was that same blank moment when I won Idol.
00:44:28It was just this numb feeling.
00:44:29You know, I didn't believe it, but I'm grateful and I'm thankful.
00:44:31So, man, it's just been a full circle moment.
00:44:34Wow.
00:44:35And, Paula, you weren't here, obviously, last season.
00:44:38What did you think?
00:44:38So seasoned, so sexy.
00:44:41I already know the lyrics to the song.
00:44:43I love it.
00:44:44Hitch already knows the lyrics.
00:44:45Your legs, your thighs.
00:44:51And with that, when we come back, round two kicks off.
00:44:56Get ready to party like it's 2006 when Keela Richardson and winner Taylor Hicks join forces
00:45:01right here on American Idol.
00:45:14Yes.
00:45:15Welcome back to American Idol.
00:45:17We're celebrating our class of 2006 with a special round of duets inspired by iconic performances
00:45:23from that historic season.
00:45:24Now, if you're a member of the Soul Patrol, member of those guys, the Soul Patrol.
00:45:30By the way, you look exactly the same.
00:45:32Well, y'all have been gray since I was 22.
00:45:35Come on.
00:45:36Tonight, Taylor Hicks is living for the city with Keelon.
00:45:40Here we go.
00:45:42All right, so who are you doing the duet with?
00:45:44I'm doing a duet with Taylor Hicks.
00:45:46What song?
00:45:47I am doing Living for the City by Stevie Wonder.
00:45:50Ooh.
00:45:51Honestly, I did not know the song.
00:45:52What?
00:45:53And I just learned it.
00:45:54Wait a minute, wait a minute.
00:45:55I just learned it.
00:45:56You don't know Stevie Wonder living for the city?
00:45:59What?
00:46:00We need idol music education classes.
00:46:05Keela.
00:46:06Hi, how are you?
00:46:07One of my favorite singers on the show.
00:46:10And I get to sing with her.
00:46:11To duet with the winner of season five makes me feel good.
00:46:14He's the winner, so he did something right.
00:46:16So I'm just going to learn from here.
00:46:18I'm excited to sing with you, and I'm also excited to give Drew this...
00:46:24Oh, my God.
00:46:26...signed harmonica.
00:46:27The harmonica, Taylor gifted my son.
00:46:29I love it.
00:46:30I want to learn it myself.
00:46:31We're going to leave the harmonica playing in the mix.
00:46:33Yeah.
00:46:35The energy is there.
00:46:36I'm not by myself.
00:46:37It's a different kind of confidence.
00:46:38We're feeding off each other, so I love doing a duet.
00:46:41She and I, we jive.
00:46:42She already has some ideas about where she wants to travel to.
00:46:46We can vibe it out together.
00:46:47Like, if you start walking, I'm going to walk.
00:46:48You have to use the stage a lot to be able to make the most out of your performance.
00:46:51She's got all the tools.
00:46:53We just need to pull them out of the toolbox and let it fly.
00:46:56Yeah!
00:47:06A boy was born in Hartown, Mississippi, surrounded by a wall that ain't too pretty.
00:47:15His parents give him love and affection.
00:47:21Moving in the way, moving in the right direction.
00:47:25Living just enough, just enough for the city.
00:47:35His father works some days for 14 hours, and you can bet, well, he barely takes a dollar.
00:47:45His mother goes to scrub the floors for many, and you must believe that she hardly fits a penny.
00:47:54Living just enough, just enough for the city.
00:48:19Living just enough, just enough for the city.
00:48:29To walk to school
00:48:32She's got to get up early
00:48:35Her clothes are old
00:48:38But never hold it dirty
00:48:39I'm living just enough
00:48:42Just enough for the city
00:48:49Living just enough
00:48:52Just enough for the city
00:48:59Living just enough for the city
00:49:04Living just enough for the city
00:49:09Living just enough for the city
00:49:12Living just enough for the city
00:49:14Living just enough for the city
00:49:17Living just enough for the city
00:49:19Living just enough for the city
00:49:22Living just enough for the city
00:49:24Living just enough for the city
00:49:24Living just enough for the city
00:49:26And out with you
00:49:29Than you'll know
00:49:32Than you'll know
00:49:33aparecer like a song
00:49:35just breathe
00:49:41really
00:49:41thank you
00:49:43Whoo!
00:49:45Whoo!
00:49:58Whoo!
00:50:00Whoo!
00:50:01Whoo!
00:50:03Whoo!
00:50:05Keena! Keena! Keena!
00:50:08Keena! Keena!
00:50:10Oh, my goodness.
00:50:11Can I start?
00:50:13Yeah, you got it.
00:50:14Keena, I've never seen you have so much fun.
00:50:17And that's because
00:50:18the magic between you
00:50:20and Taylor, who, by the way, Taylor,
00:50:23you are
00:50:24Mr. Showman to
00:50:26the nth degree.
00:50:29You are so much fun, and
00:50:30I would, you deserve a lifetime
00:50:33residency. I come see you every
00:50:34other Saturday.
00:50:37Yeah, well,
00:50:38the two of you brought
00:50:40the house down. What a great way to start
00:50:41the duets. Brilliant!
00:50:44It was so much fun. You guys, like,
00:50:47I wouldn't have put you guys together,
00:50:49you know, if I had anybody just to,
00:50:52I wouldn't have done that, but it worked.
00:50:53And it worked because you guys both are
00:50:55professionals, you sound incredible,
00:50:57you guys were both just having a good time.
00:50:59I vote for Taylor on the next
00:51:01season of Danny.
00:51:03There you go.
00:51:04I think that would be so much fun.
00:51:05There you go.
00:51:08Yeah, the energy of that
00:51:11was just really how you guys
00:51:13kind of married that energy.
00:51:15And Taylor, man, I'm coming to,
00:51:16I'm looking up your show schedule
00:51:19because I'm going to come see one.
00:51:20I mean, your energy, and then
00:51:22it elevated Keela's game,
00:51:24and that's what this night is about.
00:51:26I loved every second of it.
00:51:29Great energy.
00:51:30So, so, now, now Taylor,
00:51:33Taylor, you brought, you brought
00:51:35the true ugly face.
00:51:36The ugly face.
00:51:38It was there, but now,
00:51:39I'm going to bring a new word
00:51:40to American Idol.
00:51:41That was stupid!
00:51:44Stupid!
00:51:45Stupid!
00:51:46Stupid!
00:51:47Stupid!
00:51:50Taylor and Keela,
00:51:52you were having a good time,
00:51:53weren't you?
00:51:54It's contagious,
00:51:55everything he does.
00:51:57It is.
00:51:58Okay, we did see the moves.
00:52:00You should be on Dancing with the Stars.
00:52:03The boss of Dancing with the Stars,
00:52:05Rob Mills, is here right now.
00:52:08I need to go talk to him.
00:52:09So, Rob, you have a meeting
00:52:10with this guy after the show.
00:52:12Great to see you, buddy.
00:52:14A lot of fun.
00:52:16Keela needs your votes to be in that finale next week.
00:52:21Get them in for her now online via text or on social media.
00:52:25Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
00:52:28Voting closes in the final commercial break.
00:52:30Taylor Hicks and Keela.
00:52:36The facial expressions of Taylor Hicks while he performed priceless.
00:52:42Next, it's a Garth Brooks classic coming from former top eight finalist Bucky Covington
00:52:46and Chris Tungsten.
00:52:50My duet partner is Bucky Covington.
00:52:53Bucky Covington has gorgeous hair.
00:52:55What's up, brother?
00:52:56Strong beard.
00:52:57Looking at a picture of him, I was like, he looks familiar.
00:53:00And I was like, that's a handsome devil though.
00:53:02So, I'm excited to meet him and his voice is incredible.
00:53:05Well, I've been enjoying watching you, man.
00:53:07I was very excited.
00:53:08They said we're going to be doing a duet.
00:53:10So, you happy about the song?
00:53:11Yeah, I am.
00:53:12This week, I'll be singing the Thunder Rolls by Garth Brooks and it's going to be a lot
00:53:16of fun.
00:53:16That was my favorite song I did when I was on Idol.
00:53:20I want to sing more country songs, but I haven't yet.
00:53:22So, it's kind of fun to have you come and kind of show me the ropes, what you did and
00:53:25how
00:53:26you kind of went through your lane.
00:53:27My goal here is I want to make sure to get you in the top three.
00:53:31And I want to make sure I come back as a judge.
00:53:33Yeah.
00:53:35That's good.
00:53:37We're going to have so much fun.
00:53:38Let's go have fun.
00:53:39Let's do it, baby.
00:53:40I appreciate you.
00:53:44Bucky's the perfect person for me to sing with just because he's got such a sweet rock
00:53:47vibe and I want to lean into that this week.
00:53:49Like, I want this to be big and he knows how to make it big.
00:53:53I think Chris could make it in the top three without me here, but I hope I don't hurt.
00:54:083.30 in the morning, not a soul in sight.
00:54:14City's looking like a ghost town on a moonless summer night.
00:54:20Raindrops on the windshield, there's a storm moving in.
00:54:25He's heading back from somewhere that he never should have been
00:54:32In the thunder hole
00:54:37In the thunder hole
00:54:45If a light is burning in the house across town
00:54:50She's facing by the telephone in her favorite flannel game
00:54:55She's asking for a miracle, hoping she's not right
00:55:02Bring us together and ask Captain Mount all night
00:55:08In the thunder hole
00:55:10In the thunder hole
00:55:16Thunder roars
00:55:20And the lightning strikes
00:55:22Another love grows cold
00:55:25On a sleepless night
00:55:29The thunder blows on
00:55:31Out of control
00:55:34Deep in her heart
00:55:37In the thunder hole
00:55:40Deep in her heart
00:55:43The thunder roars
00:55:46And the lightning strikes
00:55:49Another love grows cold
00:55:52On a sleepless night
00:55:55As the storm blows on
00:55:58Out of control
00:56:00Deep in her heart
00:56:04The thunder hole
00:56:12The thunder has rolled
00:56:14Oh, that's you, that's you, that's you
00:56:27Chris
00:56:29That's what we've been talking about
00:56:31You, you looked more comfortable than I have seen you look all season
00:56:36That was awesome
00:56:37The hair was flying
00:56:38The vocals were just all over the edges
00:56:41Yes
00:56:42Thank you
00:56:47Carrey goes
00:56:48Battle of the hair
00:56:49Battle of the hair
00:56:50He wins
00:56:52Bucky, great to see you
00:56:53Bucky and I got to tour together one year
00:56:55It was amazing
00:56:56We did
00:56:57Oddly enough
00:56:58Luke is a huge country music singer today
00:57:00We all know that
00:57:03Well, in the beginning
00:57:04I didn't
00:57:05Me and Luke were on the Dierks Bentley tour
00:57:07And Luke was actually opening up for me
00:57:11And I think it's time for you to return the favor
00:57:15I love it
00:57:16I love it
00:57:17I love it
00:57:18No, it's great
00:57:20Great to see you
00:57:21And way to bring that out of him
00:57:24I mean, I didn't
00:57:24Did you grow up listening to Thunder Rolls?
00:57:27No, I didn't
00:57:27I mean, man
00:57:28That was great
00:57:30That's one of the best vocals I've heard you deliver
00:57:32It was perfect
00:57:33Yeah
00:57:35All I'm going to say
00:57:36Was your attitude was on point
00:57:41Your attitude was killing it
00:57:42I love it
00:57:42Thank you
00:57:44Another pairing that was perfection
00:57:47Great job, Chris
00:57:49And Bucky
00:57:49I miss you like my son
00:57:51Oh, my God
00:57:53I do
00:57:54And I didn't know
00:57:54I didn't know
00:57:57The freakiest thing is
00:57:58I didn't know
00:57:59You have a twin brother
00:58:01Yes, he's a very good-looking gentleman
00:58:03I jumped on him
00:58:03Me neither
00:58:05Yes, he's
00:58:06We're
00:58:06Actually, the makeup lady
00:58:08Went and put makeup on him
00:58:09Right before the show
00:58:09I get it
00:58:10I don't have any
00:58:12Great
00:58:14But you both have hair dryers, right?
00:58:16Hair dryers you got
00:58:18Great to see you, Bucky
00:58:19Same to you, brother
00:58:20It is like looking in a mirror with you two
00:58:22Isn't it?
00:58:23We're triplets
00:58:23Actually, we're triplets
00:58:25My mom's going to be
00:58:26Very surprised
00:58:29There's the shot
00:58:30I think
00:58:31Before we move on
00:58:33Taylor
00:58:34Meet Rob Mills
00:58:35He's in charge of Dancing with the Stars
00:58:36Rob, are you there?
00:58:38Taylor
00:58:38Your meeting is now, actually
00:58:40Come across the stage
00:58:41Go meet Rob
00:58:42And get on that show
00:58:43Let's go
00:58:44Did you do that?
00:58:47Let's go
00:58:47Let's go
00:58:48I will totally watch that show
00:58:50That guy right there
00:58:51Come on, let's go
00:58:53Come on, guys
00:58:55Do it for me, baby
00:58:57That's it
00:58:58The dreams come true
00:59:00On American Idol
00:59:01Vote now for Chris up here
00:59:03Yeah
00:59:03Just find a few voting posts
00:59:05On Facebook, Instagram
00:59:07And TikTok
00:59:08And comment with his name
00:59:09It's one name per comment per vote
00:59:11You can vote up to ten times
00:59:12Across all platforms and methods
00:59:14Bucky Covington
00:59:16And Chris
00:59:17Tungsteth America
00:59:19Appreciate you, brother
00:59:19Good job
00:59:25After this
00:59:26It's a huge
00:59:27Queen moment
00:59:28Coming from Paris Bennett
00:59:29And Brayden Rumpfeld
00:59:31This
00:59:32Is American Idol
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00:59:34Back with some
00:59:46Idol OGs
00:59:47And future Dancing
00:59:48With the Stars Dancers
00:59:51They all took a shot
00:59:52Way back when
00:59:53Now it's your turn
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01:00:05To find out more
01:00:06You never know
01:00:07The next American Idol
01:00:08Could be you
01:00:09Paris Bennett
01:00:11First auditioned
01:00:12In Greensboro, North Carolina
01:00:14And tonight she's taking the stage
01:00:16With Murphy
01:00:17North Carolina's own
01:00:18Brayden Rumpfeld
01:00:20Take a look
01:00:22For this round
01:00:24I get to do it
01:00:24With Idol alum
01:00:26Paris Bennett
01:00:27You're 17?
01:00:28Yes ma'am
01:00:29So
01:00:29Phenomenal
01:00:30Wow
01:00:33You can't stand up darling
01:00:34Hi
01:00:35Hi Brayden
01:00:36How are you
01:00:37We give hugs
01:00:37Oh okay
01:00:38The song Paris and I are duetting
01:00:41Is The Show Must Go On
01:00:42By Queen
01:00:43Yeah I've been watching
01:00:44A lot of your stuff
01:00:44Oh I was watching you too
01:00:46It's pretty cool
01:00:47Yeah we follow each other
01:00:47On Instagram
01:00:48Come on
01:00:48He was a little late
01:00:49I got you this morning
01:00:50I'm sorry
01:00:50Yeah
01:00:50Sorry I was busy last night
01:00:53When I watched Paris Bennett sing this song in her season
01:00:57It was like
01:00:58Whoa
01:00:59The whole country is finding out that you are the powerhouse that you are
01:01:04I got a lot of work to do
01:01:07I mean the stage is ours
01:01:08If we feel like
01:01:10I feel like Paris knows exactly what she's doing which makes me feel better
01:01:15Because this performance could get me into the finale
01:01:17All Brayden's got to do is pull out all the tricks and trades
01:01:21Do them now
01:01:22Everything you got
01:01:23Go big or go home
01:01:30Empty spaces
01:01:32What are we living for
01:01:36Abandoned places
01:01:38I guess we know the score
01:01:41On and on
01:01:44Does anybody know
01:01:47What we're looking for
01:01:49Another hero
01:01:51Another mindless cry
01:01:55Behind the curtain
01:01:58In the pantomime
01:02:02Hold the line
01:02:04Does anybody want to take it anymore
01:02:09Show must go on
01:02:12Yeah
01:02:15So must go on
01:02:19Yeah
01:02:21Inside my heart is breaking
01:02:24My makeup may be flaking
01:02:27But my smile
01:02:29Still stays on
01:02:32I guess I'm learning
01:02:34I must be
01:02:36I must be
01:02:38I'll soon be turning
01:02:41I'll soon be turning
01:02:42From the corner now
01:02:44Outside the dawn is breaking
01:02:47But inside of the dark
01:02:49I am making
01:02:51It's not looking for me
01:02:52To be free
01:02:54To be free
01:02:55To be free
01:02:56To be free
01:03:06Ooh, inside my heart is breaking
01:03:09My makeup may be flaking
01:03:12But my smile still stays on
01:03:18My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies
01:03:22Fairy tales from yesterday will grow but never die
01:03:28I can fly
01:03:30I can fly on my friend
01:03:34Oh, yeah, yeah
01:03:39The show must go on
01:03:43The show must go on
01:03:47The show must go on
01:04:22I love our idol alum is bringing it
01:04:30Out of our new hopefuls and Brayden way to show up and stand toe to toe with her
01:04:35And I got a new phrase that had some stank face on it
01:04:39Stank face!
01:04:40Stank face!
01:04:41Stank face, baby!
01:04:43Stank face!
01:04:44See, I know where Luke is going
01:04:45That ugly face
01:04:47Now we have drifted into stank face
01:04:49That is just country
01:04:51Stank face!
01:04:52All I can say is
01:04:53Man, whatever possessed you at that moment
01:04:57You killed it
01:04:58Both of you together
01:04:59Thank you
01:04:59Both of you together
01:05:00Unbelievable
01:05:03I just saw a different braid than I've seen
01:05:06I'm so proud of you and thank you Paris for bringing this out
01:05:10It was another
01:05:11I mean you guys are thriving on duets
01:05:14It's like you didn't just sing the song
01:05:16You flipped it and rebuilt it like an IKEA project
01:05:19And there are no screws left
01:05:21And I love it!
01:05:23Way to go!
01:05:25I mean, I wish that we had had this night like earlier in the competition
01:05:31Because I feel like it would have just catapulted all of you just even further
01:05:34That was amazing
01:05:36Both of you just the energy feeding off of each other
01:05:39Amazing
01:05:43Thank you
01:05:44Great to see you again
01:05:46When you auditioned you were in high school
01:05:50Just turning 16 years old
01:05:52When she auditioned for American Idol
01:05:54And look at you here
01:05:56Great job together
01:05:56How did it feel to duet tonight?
01:05:59Man, she knows exactly what she's doing on the stage
01:06:02And it's easy
01:06:03It's easy working with somebody who knows what they're doing
01:06:06Because you can look like you know what you're doing
01:06:09If you want Brayden in the finale
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01:06:23Are coming at the end of the night
01:06:25Harris Bennett and Brayden, everyone
01:06:28Thanks, buddy
01:06:29Thanks for seeing you again
01:06:30Thank you for coming out
01:06:32Well said
01:06:36All right
01:06:37All right
01:06:37Coming up
01:06:38From Salman
01:06:40To String Cheese
01:06:41Two undeniable country stars
01:06:43Kelly Pickler and Hannah Harper
01:06:45Oh my God, here you go
01:06:46They take the stage together
01:06:48The 2006 Idol Celebration continues live
01:06:52Right after this
01:06:53Salman
01:06:54Remember that?
01:07:05You are locked in
01:07:06We are live
01:07:07Keep voting for all your favorites
01:07:09If you want to see them compete in our three hour not to be missed finale event next week
01:07:14And listen to this lineup
01:07:17Blues Traveler
01:07:18Brad Paisley
01:07:20Cameron Whitcomb
01:07:21Clay Aiken
01:07:22En Vogue
01:07:24Jen Blossoms
01:07:25Jason Mraz
01:07:26Leanne Womack
01:07:27Nelly
01:07:28Shine Down
01:07:29Tori Kelly and Motley Crue
01:07:32Plus
01:07:33Carrie Luke and Lionel
01:07:35All taking the stage
01:07:36Oh my God
01:07:37And to top it off
01:07:38Your top three
01:07:39Will be mentored by the one and only
01:07:42Alicia Keys
01:07:44She will also be performing
01:07:46So be here
01:07:47Next Monday night
01:07:48Starting at 8, 7 central
01:07:50Boom
01:07:51Here's Hannah Harper
01:07:52Prepping for her duets
01:07:53With Kelly Pickler
01:07:57Hey, how are you?
01:08:00Kelly Pickler is incredible
01:08:02I think that she is an angel baby
01:08:04And you just had Randy as a mentor, right?
01:08:06I did
01:08:06Isn't he wonderful?
01:08:07He was amazing
01:08:08He was so excited
01:08:09He was like, who's your duet partner?
01:08:11And I said, Kelly Pickler
01:08:11Pickles, oh my God
01:08:13We love her
01:08:13We love Pickles, man
01:08:15He was like, Pickles!
01:08:17Yes, he nicknamed me Pickles
01:08:18For the duet round, I'm doing A Broken Wing by Martina McBride
01:08:22This was my audition song
01:08:26A Broken Wing is a very challenging song
01:08:28It starts off at a really low register
01:08:30And then it just jumps all the way up
01:08:32I'm scared
01:08:32No!
01:08:33I'm scared
01:08:34It definitely gets high
01:08:35And you know it gets high
01:08:36Well, it's Martina
01:08:37It's Martina
01:08:37And she cuts it and acts like it's nothing
01:08:40It's something
01:08:41I've not really explored much of my range
01:08:43Since I've been on the competition
01:08:44So this is gonna stretch me, big time
01:08:49I'm taking all the risks this week
01:08:51And I'm giving it all I got
01:08:53You're here
01:08:54Because you're supposed to be here
01:08:56And you work hard
01:08:56And you sound amazing
01:08:57Thank you
01:08:58And this is your moment
01:08:59So honor
01:09:09She loved him like he was
01:09:12The last man on earth
01:09:16Gave him everything she ever had
01:09:24He'd break her spirit down
01:09:26Then come lovin' up on her
01:09:31Give a little then take it back
01:09:38She'd tell him about her dreams
01:09:42And he just shoved down
01:09:46But he loved you and made her proud
01:09:52You're crazy for believin'
01:09:57You'll never leave the ground
01:09:59He said only angels know how high
01:10:07And with a broken wing
01:10:11She still sings
01:10:14She keeps an eye over the sky
01:10:21With a broken wing
01:10:25With a broken wing
01:10:26She carries her dreams
01:10:29With a broken wing
01:10:30And you want to see her fly
01:10:36And with a broken wing
01:10:39With a broken wing
01:10:41She still sings
01:10:42She keeps an eye on the sky
01:10:45She keeps an eye on the sky
01:10:50With a broken wing
01:10:54She carries her dreams
01:10:58Man, you ought to see her fly
01:11:05With a broken wind
01:11:08She carries her dreams
01:11:13Man, you ought to see her fly
01:11:25With a broken wind
01:11:29Oh, yeah
01:11:34Oh, so now
01:11:48All I can say
01:11:51All I can say is
01:11:53The perfect voice blend and compliment
01:11:57The two of you together
01:11:58Make one dynamic performance
01:12:01Incredible, incredible
01:12:02The melody choices you made
01:12:05Were beautiful
01:12:06Like exquisite
01:12:08Again, another perfect pairing
01:12:10Kelly, it's as if it was yesterday
01:12:13That I remember singing this song
01:12:14What a beautiful job, Hannah
01:12:16Thank you so much
01:12:19I've been trying
01:12:21I've been sitting here trying to figure out
01:12:22Like what is making tonight so special
01:12:26And I think it's because we are all part of
01:12:29Like this special club
01:12:31That nobody else on this planet
01:12:33Will understand
01:12:33Except for us who've been on that stage
01:12:35And it's magical
01:12:37That was magical
01:12:40Yeah, I mean, watching you guys work together
01:12:43Feed off one another
01:12:44Pickler
01:12:45Look at Pickler up there doing this
01:12:47I'm an antique idol
01:12:50That's enough
01:12:53Well, go ahead
01:12:53Being able to share the stage with you
01:12:56Has been such a blessing
01:12:57You're going to be a blessing
01:12:58I mean, the talent is unbelievable
01:13:00Well, it was great, girls
01:13:01It was awesome
01:13:02It's good to be home
01:13:07And Kelly, nice to see you back on this stage
01:13:10What does it mean for you to be back here on the American Idol stage?
01:13:14Oh my gosh
01:13:15I just feel so incredibly blessed
01:13:18To be able to share the stage with talent
01:13:20I mean, just be in good company
01:13:22And have our idol family back together
01:13:25And like you said, Carrie
01:13:26It's like this idol family club
01:13:28And I'm blessed to be a part of it
01:13:30There you go
01:13:31And there was a little risk in that
01:13:33As you acknowledged
01:13:33You took the risk and it paid off
01:13:35Feels accomplished, right?
01:13:37It was good
01:13:38I can't believe we've got to lose two later
01:13:42No
01:13:42No
01:13:44Who is it going to be?
01:13:45Hannah needs your votes to compete in that finale
01:13:48Go and love online via text or on social media
01:13:52Let your voice be heard
01:13:54Kelly Pickler and Hannah America
01:13:57Thank you
01:13:58Good to see you
01:14:03We've got one more throwback on the way
01:14:06With a song for you by Elliot Yameen and Jordan
01:14:11That's live
01:14:23Back with you live
01:14:25We have loved having Paula Abdul on the panel tonight
01:14:28Hey, hey, hey
01:14:30Thank you so much
01:14:31Thank you
01:14:33Great to see you
01:14:35And this week
01:14:35She'll be stopped by the American Idol official podcast
01:14:38Be sure to tune in this Wednesday on Hulu and Disney Plus
01:14:41Or wherever you get your podcast
01:14:43Now when Elliot sang this song on Love Songs Night
01:14:47Remember?
01:14:48Back in 2006
01:14:50How could I forget?
01:14:51It brought you to tears
01:14:52It does
01:14:53A little lightning strike twice
01:14:54It's a song for you
01:14:56From Elliot Yameen
01:14:57And Jordan McCullough
01:15:00When they told us that there were going to be idols coming back from season five
01:15:04I said season five as in Elliot Yameen season five
01:15:18This week I'll be singing a song for you by Donny Hathaway
01:15:21You taught me precious secrets
01:15:24Oh my gosh
01:15:25There's no way
01:15:26I'm a true
01:15:27I turn around
01:15:28And it's Elliot
01:15:29Cause my love
01:15:32I'm a fan
01:15:32Two new fans
01:15:33Oh my word
01:15:35When he did that
01:15:36You opened up my friend
01:15:38Wow
01:15:38So you want to be at this notch always
01:15:41Oh man
01:15:42You ready for this?
01:15:43Oh yeah I'm ready
01:15:44Jordan is able to do it so seamlessly and effortlessly
01:15:48Here I am 20 years later
01:15:49There's so many parallels
01:15:51You know
01:15:53Give me a little emotional
01:15:54In the best way
01:15:55I'm following you man
01:15:56I'm just following you
01:15:57This is your world
01:15:57And I'm happy to be in it bro
01:15:59Oh I'm so honored
01:16:00This is the performance that could get me into the top three
01:16:02Thanks to Elliot
01:16:03I mean he was in the top three
01:16:14I've been so many places in my life and time
01:16:22I've sung a lot of songs
01:16:27Made some bad rhymes
01:16:31I've acted our life
01:16:33On stage yet
01:16:34With 10,000 people watching
01:16:39But we're alone now
01:16:41And I'm singing a song to you
01:16:46Ladies and gentlemen
01:16:47Elliot Yari
01:16:49You taught me precious secrets
01:16:52Of a true love
01:16:55Withholding nothing
01:16:58You came out in front
01:17:00When I was hiding
01:17:07But now I'm so much better
01:17:09But now I'm so much better
01:17:11And if my words don't come together
01:17:16Listen to the melody
01:17:17Cause my love
01:17:20Cause my love
01:17:21My love
01:17:22My love
01:17:24My love
01:17:24Is in there hiding
01:17:31I love you in a place
01:17:34Where there's no space or time
01:17:39I love you in a place
01:17:42I love you for my life
01:17:42You're a friend of mine
01:17:47And when my life is over
01:17:50Remember when we were together
01:17:56We were alone
01:17:58And I was singing this song
01:18:02Singing this song
01:18:03I was singing this song
01:18:08I was singing this song
01:18:10And I was singing this song
01:18:17I was singing this song
01:18:22Female pickup
01:18:51We've got to break in there.
01:18:53Jordan!
01:18:55Break in there.
01:18:56Jordan and Elliot!
01:19:00There's something that I always told Elliot that he got into my heart so deeply.
01:19:07But you have that same gift, Jordan.
01:19:10The two of you together, this was a masterclass.
01:19:13This was a Grammys duet performance.
01:19:17God bless you.
01:19:20I love you both.
01:19:22Elliot, I love you.
01:19:23Love you more.
01:19:24I love you more, Paula.
01:19:25I do not have enough words in my vocabulary to give you the praise that you both deserve
01:19:32right now.
01:19:35America, y'all better be voting.
01:19:38You better vote.
01:19:45I mean, that was like a Lamborghini and a Ferrari.
01:19:51And I don't know who's the Lamborghini and who's the Ferrari, but it didn't matter.
01:19:55It was just amazing to watch and witness.
01:19:57And you guys were just in a very complimentary performance where you blended it together.
01:20:05And Elliot, it was just great to watch you do that.
01:20:08And Jordan.
01:20:09I believe it again.
01:20:10Thank you so much.
01:20:14I never thought I would find the time of my judging when I have to call for a root check.
01:20:22Obviously, what is happening here is you two compliment each other so well that you turn
01:20:27American Idol into the Church of American Idol.
01:20:35Jordan and Elliot.
01:20:37Good to see you, buddy.
01:20:39Great to see you again.
01:20:42You know, the only bad thing about that performance was that it had to end.
01:20:46It had to end.
01:20:47You just wanted to keep on going and going and going.
01:20:51And the two of you just met a few days ago.
01:20:53That's right.
01:20:53I've been knowing him for a long time.
01:20:54I know you've been a fan, but to do it like that and see that chemistry and that magic.
01:20:59If you want Jordan in the finale next week, you got to vote on your text or through social
01:21:07media on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
01:21:10If you've never voted before and you want Jordan there, get to it.
01:21:15Vote now.
01:21:16Elliot Yamin and Jordan McCullough.
01:21:21Thanks, Elliot.
01:21:23Good to see you, pal.
01:21:27Well, what is going to happen?
01:21:29Let's hear it for Chris Foley and the band.
01:21:32Epic night of music.
01:21:36A big thanks to our 2006 Idol alum for being with us tonight.
01:21:43America, the vote will close in this next commercial break.
01:21:47Make sure you lock them in.
01:21:48Your finale trio will be named live right after this.
01:22:08Welcome back.
01:22:09Over the break, the vote was closed and your results just handed over to me.
01:22:14I'm about to reveal your three finale competitors as chosen by you live.
01:22:20First, a massive and sincere thank you goes to our friends Randy Jackson for his mentorship this week.
01:22:26And, of course, to Paula Abdul for sitting on the panel tonight.
01:22:34Paula, what different emotions did you feel tonight watching these performances?
01:22:38I felt like I was at Disneyland for the past two hours.
01:22:41There were, like, scary rides and fast rides and snacks that were so yummy.
01:22:46And I just, I am so proud of each and every one of you.
01:22:50You are all deserving of great career success and I feel so honored.
01:22:56Thank you all for having me and welcoming.
01:22:59Let's get to your results.
01:23:01The band too.
01:23:03Tom, dim the lights and here we go.
01:23:07Good luck to all of you in no particular order.
01:23:10After, after the nationwide vote, the first person in your top three and competing live next week in the season
01:23:19finale is...
01:23:21Hannah!
01:23:32...Pensaquila!
01:23:33Returning home for a once-in-a-lifetime hometown heroes celebration is...
01:23:42...Ms. Pensaquila Pensacola!
01:23:53Come on. Come on. Come on.
01:23:58So, we're down to Chris, Brayden, and Jordan.
01:24:04One spot remains for the finale.
01:24:07Two people, unfortunately, have to go home all based on your live vote tonight.
01:24:13Gentlemen, good luck. Thank you for everything.
01:24:17And here we go.
01:24:21The person you have voted into your top three after that vote is...
01:24:29...Jordan!
01:24:30Jordan!
01:24:33Which means we say goodbye to Chris and Brayden and to you, America.
01:24:38Good night, everyone. See you next week.
01:24:45You are my favorite part.
01:24:46We are not ready to go home all by the way.
01:24:47You are my favorite part.
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