Last night, in addition to judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Byran, the Top 10 were joined by Dancing with the Stars judge Derek Hough, who served as their mentor. Hough, of course, has taken part in several Disney specials so he is very familiar with the catalog of music. Then, America voted and at the end of the night, the Top 7 were announced by host Ryan Seacrest. Here’s how the night unfolded after the opening number when the Top 10 performed “We Don’t Talk About Bruno.”
Who was eliminated on American Idol Season 20 tonight?
Mike ParkerEmyrson FloraLady K
Who made it through to the Top 7 on American Idol Season 20 last night?
Leah MarleneJay CopelandNoah ThompsonFritz HagerHunterGirlNicolina BozzoChristian Guardino
American Idol last night recap
Lady K, 25Tuskegee, Ala.Musician “How Far I’ll Go” from Moana Lionel: “You don’t have to worry too much about standing ovations. You look like a star. You sound like a star. Your growth from the beginning to now is unbelievable.” Noah Thompson, 19Louisa, Ky.Construction Worker “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” from Toy Story Katy: “That was my favorite song you sang. You reinvented that. Randy Newman sings it friendly. You gave it so much character and color and country crooning.” Emyrson Flora, 16Cleveland, OhioHigh School Student"Carried Me With You" from Onward Luke: “I loved when you got in your little bounce thing. For the first time, I kind of felt like you were having fun in that moment. I think people still got to remember that she’s 16 y’all. You just feel like a—I think I say it every week—you’re a superstar in my opinion. I think when I look at your age and where you’re going and just the tips from Derek and just how quick you applied them. I mean that comfortableness on stage took it to another level.” HunterGirl, 23Winchester, Tenn.Singer/Songwriter “I See the Light” from Tangled Lionel: “There’s a moment in time when you just have to go to graduation. It’s graduation. I mean. Let me let you know something. From the time we first heard you, laid eyes on you. You were standing there with the idea of having a huge career in country music. To stand there and sing a Disney song. I can only say to you. That’s your whole career right there.” Jay Copeland, 23Salisbury, Md.Musician “Remember Me” from Coco Katy: “Wow. Jay for the win. I love that you started in a different position. It’s called showmanship. We want everyone to use the stage. That blend of falsetto, you controlled it.” Leah Marlene, 20Normal, Ill.Musician “When She Loved Me” from Toy Story 2 Luke: “You’re just a great singer. You’re amazing. You’ve yet to hit a bad note in this competition. You always tell the story perfectly. You just did it with that song.” NicolinaBozzo, 18Toronto, Ontario, CanadaUniversity Student “Poor Unfortunate Souls” from Little Mermaid Lionel: “This could be the best Disney night ever! Honestly, that was a performance, that was a presentation. You scared Katy to death.” Katy: “You stole the show.” Mike Parker, 27Warrentown, Va.Carpenter “You’ll Be in My Heart” from Tarzan Katy: “The key change and all that stuff at the end. Who are you? You sang that with your mother in your heart and we could feel every moment of that.” ChristianGuardino, 21Patchogue, N.Y.Kitchen Staff “Circle of Life” from The Lion King Luke: “Wow, wow, wow! You are going to need a Christian Security Guardino. Katy and I were like, ‘We hope he nails this.’ You sang it perfectly.” Fritz Hager, 22Tyler, TexasUnemployed “Go the Distance” from Hercules Lionel: “I am going to say this to you: You have always been our surprise package. Tonight, you stepped into your life.” American Idol airs Sunday and Monday nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. Next, Love ‘Em or Hate ‘Em? American Idol Judge Luke Bryan Shares How He Really Feels About Platinum Tickets
