BRENTWOOD, CALIFORNIA: 'American Idol' Season 21 contestants return to California after a thrilling night at Disneyland. The Top 5 contestants came a long way, passing all the tough challenges throughout multiple episodes. The five aspiring singers delivered their best performances during the semifinals episode of the ABC network show.
Disney star Sofia Carson joined judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie to mentor the contestants. The top three performers earned the viewers' votes and will compete in the finals. Ahead of the finals, the viewers will reminisce about the journey of the aspiring singers in the upcoming episode.
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When will 'American Idol' Season 21 Episode 19 air?
'American Idol' Season 21 Episode 19 will air on Sunday, May 15, 2023, at 9 pm PT/ET. Viewers will walk down memory lane with the three finalists.
What happened in 'American Idol' Season 21 Episode 18?
'American Idol' Season 21 returned with a thrilling episode after a week's hiatus. Katy and Lionel joined Luke at the judges' chairs. The contestants and the judges jetted off to Disneyland for the big night. During its annual Disney Night, the Top 5 finalists -- Zachariah Smith, Megan Danielle, Colin Stough, Wé Ani, and Iam Tongi -- performed classic Disney songs. Notably, the contestants' families also joined them during the semifinals. Carson mentored the contestants at Disneyland Resort. Additionally, 'The Little Mermaid' star Halle Bailey also performed during the episode. The top 5 aspiring singers sang their hearts out but only three contestants with the most viewers' votes advanced to the finals.
What to expect from 'American Idol' Season 21 Episode 19?
'American Idol' Season 21 is heading toward the finale and the competition is getting more challenging. Just a few episodes are left before a new singing sensation is crowned the coveted title. 'American Idol' Season 21 Episode 19 is titled 'Journey to the Finale'. The upcoming episode features never-before-seen footage of this season's finalists. The viewers will be treated with a deeper look at the contestants' journeys, from their hometown to Hollywood in the special episode.
The upcoming episode will document the contestants' journey on the 'American Idol' Season 21 auditions as the judges decided which contestants deserved golden and silver tickets to Hollywood. Fans will also get to see the behind-the-scenes, efforts and the breakdown moments.
Who is in the Top 3?
Colin Stough: Colin delivered a stirring performance.
We Ani: We's powerful performance and stunning falsetto advanced her to the next round.
Iam Tongi: Iam delivered a stellar performance during the Disney night.
'American Idol' Season 21 airs every Sunday and Monday at 8 pm ET on ABC.
