“American Idol” Season 23 Narrows to Top 14: Judges Rescue Four Singers

The competition on American Idol intensified as the show trimmed its roster dramatically over two back-to-back episodes. Following performances themed around “songs of faith” on April 20—timed to Easter Sunday—viewers voted to advance 20 contestants from the initial Top 24.

The results, revealed the next day (April 21), determined which singers earned a place in the Top 14. Judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood also intervened to rescue four vulnerable artists from elimination using their lifeline save.

The April 20 episode saw four contestants exit the competition: Kyana Fanene, Grayson Torrence, MKY, and Penny Samar. Their departures came after performances that failed to secure enough audience votes or judge approvals, leaving the remaining contenders to battle for survival in subsequent rounds.

Let’s take a look at who all made it to the top 14 and who didn’t.

“American Idol” Trims Top 20: Which Contestants Were Eliminated?

The latest round of cuts on American Idol saw six singers exit the competition after failing to secure a judge’s lifeline. The eliminated contestants include:

• Isaiah Misailegalu
• Drew Ryn
• Olivier Bergeron
• Baylee Littrell
• Zaylie Windsor
• Victor Solomon

“American Idol” Top 14 Revealed: Audience Votes and Judges Saves

The American Idol Top 14 contestants have been finalized! Following heartfelt “songs of faith” performances timed to Easter Sunday, viewers cast their votes to advance the following artists:

• Kolbi Jordan
• Thunderstorm Artis
• Filo
• John Foster
• Mattie Pruitt
• Canaan James Hill
• Breanna Nix
• Jamal Roberts
• Slater Nalley
• Gabby Samone

Judges Lifeline Saves:
In a tense moment, judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood rescued four singers from elimination:

• Desmond Roberts
• Josh King
• Ché
• Amanda Barise