Is 'American Idol' on Monday? Who made the Top 5 and who will replace Katy Perry?
Dina Kaur“American Idol” is down to the Top 5 with only two episodes left in Season 22.
Gilbert native McKenna Faith Breinholt was among the two contestants sent home Sunday night as the Top 7 performed.
Each of the contestants had to put on two performances, which tested not only their singing skills but their dance moves as well.
Ciara mentored the Top 7 as they put on a fiery and “angelic” show featuring “Songs That Make Me Wanna Dance” and Adele hits, according to host Ryan Seacrest.
Some of the hits sung in this episode were “Shut Up and Dance” by Walk the Moon, “My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up)" by Fall Out Boy and “Long Tall Sally” by Little Richard.
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'American Idol':2 singers sent home, including Arizona's McKenna Faith Breinholt
As the finale approaches, so too does judge Katy Perry's last episode; the singer announced she will not return for Season 23.
Here’s when to expect the next episode of “American Idol” and who might be replacing Perry.
Is ‘American Idol’ on tonight?
“American Idol” will not be on Monday, May 6.
When is the next episode of ‘American Idol’?
The next episode of “American Idol” Season 22 will be on Sunday, May 12. The next episode of “American Idol” Season 22 will be Disney Night with country singer Kane Brown as a mentor.
Who made the Top 5 on ‘American Idol’?
The Top 5 on Season 22 of “American Idol” are:
- Abi Carter
- Jack Blocker
- Triston Harper
- Will Moseley
- Emmy Russell
Who was sent home on ‘American Idol’ last night?
In the May 5 episode of “American Idol” Season 22, two contestants were sent home ahead of the Top 5. Those contestants were Mckenna Faith Breinholt and Julia Gagnon.
Breinholt sang "E.T." by Katy Perry and “Make You Feel My Love” from Adele while Gagnon went with “Roam” by The B-52’s and Adele’s “Set Fire to the Rain.” Unfortunately, those performances didn’t get them the votes they needed to be a part of the Top 5 for this season.
When is the finale of ‘American Idol’?
The three-hour finale of “American Idol” Season 22 will be on Sunday, May 19 with the Top 3 being mentored by Jon Bon Jovi.
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Who is replacing Katy Perry on ‘American Idol’?
The judges for Season 22 of “American Idol” are Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. Perry announced that this would be her last season as a judge on the show during an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
Perry decided to leave because she’d like to focus on her pop career and release new music.
There was no confirmation on who would replace Perry on “American Idol,” but there were rumors that Jennifer Lopez and Taylor Swift were being considered for the job. Fans also responded to a Feb. 16, 2024, post on X, formerly known as Twitter, by Jordin Sparks saying they wouldn’t mind seeing the 2007 winner in the judges seat.
Perry said she would love to see Jelly Roll take on the gig. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Bryan and Seacrest have said they wouldn't mind seeing Meghan Trainor take Perry's place.
Richie also weighed in, saying that his list consists of having Kelly Clarkson be a judge or even Swift.
Reach the reporter at dina.kaur@arizonarepublic.com. Follow @dina_kaur on X, formerly known as Twitter.
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