Wondering about who departed home and who advanced to American Idol’s Top 8 in 2025? This week brings a pivotal moment in a season brimming with impressive performances, tense choices, and heartfelt bonds with viewers nationwide. With expert advice from star mentors, coast-to-coast voting in real time, and unexpected eliminations, the race has become more intense as the finale edges closer.
In this week’s “Ladies’ Night” episode, we’ll examine which contestants moved on to the Top 8, while others bid farewell as America decided their fate.
Who got eliminated and went home on American Idol tonight on May 4?
On May 4th, 2025, the American Idol competition saw the elimination of two contenders, Canaan James Hill and Kolbi Jordan, after the Top 10 “Ladies’ Night” shows. Their departure was based on live votes from the audience in America.
In a recent performance, Canaan chose to sing “Love Wins” by Carrie Underwood, and Kolbi opted for “The Chain” by Fleetwood Mac. However, despite critiques from judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan, neither contestant managed to gather enough votes to advance in the competition.
List of the Top 8 contestants left
The Top 8 contestants advancing in American Idol Season 23 are:
- Breanna Nix
- Gabby Samone
- Jamal Roberts
- John Foster
- Josh King
- Mattie Pruitt
- Slater Nalley
- Thunderstorm Artis
In this event, every competitor showcased tunes originally sung by renowned female musicians, with several opting for Adele’s or Carrie Underwood’s songs. The evening included guidance from the country music legend Miranda Lambert and a rendition of her timeless hit “Kerosene,” which celebrated its 20th anniversary.
In the television premiere of her fresh single “Burned,” Abi Carter, who won Season 22, made a comeback. The performances were widely acclaimed, with Thunderstorm Artis’ interpretation of “When We Were Young” and Gabby Samone’s rendition of Beyoncé’s “I Was Here” receiving particular praise. A staggering total of over 22 million votes were cast during the episode, with each contestant reportedly receiving more than a million votes. Towards the end of the show, Ryan Seacrest announced the Top 8 contenders.
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