Hilaria Baldwin was eliminated from Dancing With the Stars after a performance on Disney Night, despite a decent score, and her run was marked by controversy related to her dance background and public perception.
Adrian Peterson and his partner Britt Stewart were eliminated on Disney Night of "Dancing With the Stars," despite Peterson's improvement and receiving their first 7s. Xochitl Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy topped the leaderboard with their paso doble, earning three 9s. Ariana Madix performed the first contemporary routine of the season and felt more comfortable in frame. Selma Blair made a surprise appearance during Alyson Hannigan and Sasha Farber's jazz rehearsal.
Fans of American Idol were outraged when Wé Ani was eliminated after delivering two powerhouse performances on Disney Night. Despite receiving high praise from judges and being voted the best of the night in a recent poll, Wé was sent home alongside Zachariah Smith. The three finalists are Colin Stough, Iam Tongi, and Megan Danielle. Fans expressed disappointment and disbelief on social media, with many feeling that Wé was robbed of a spot in the finale.
American Idol season 21's final three contestants have been revealed as Iam Tongi, Megan Danielle, and Colin Stough, while We Ani and Zachariah Smith were eliminated on Disney night. The finale will air on May 21, 2023, on ABC.
"American Idol" Top 5 contestants performed Disney songs with special guests Halle Bailey and Sara Bareilles. The night revealed the three finalists for next week's finale. All five contestants showcased their growth as artists and delivered incredible performances. Halle Bailey's rendition of "Part of Your World" was a standout. The judges and tldrdaily.news ranked the performances from worst to first.
Katy Perry reacts to her viral moment at the coronation ceremony for King Charles III, where she struggled to find her seat. She also talks about her Elastigirl costume for Disney Night on American Idol and reveals that she spent time watching the movie with her daughter to prepare for the role. Perry and her fellow judges will perform alongside a huge slate of A-listers during next week's three-hour season finale of American Idol.
The top five contestants on "American Idol" gave it their all on the show's annual Disney night, with judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan remarking on the fierce competition. One singer earned a comparison to Michael Jackson from Richie, and another earned a prediction from Perry that it may be his destiny to win the show. In the end, Colin Stough, Megan Danielle, and Iam Tongi made the top three, while Wé Ani and Zachariah Smith were cut.
Katy Perry wore a skintight Elastigirl costume during Disney Night on American Idol on ABC. The pop superstar sported a red wig and black eye mask to get into character as Mrs. Incredible. The Disney Night episode featured performances by the top five contestants remaining in the competition and a special message from Katy on Mother's Day.
The Top 5 contestants on American Idol performed Disney classics on Sunday night, with Sofia Carson as mentor and Halle Bailey as a special guest performer. Wé Ani, Zachariah Smith, Colin Stough, Megan Danielle, and Iam Tongi all gave strong performances, but Wé and Zachariah were ultimately eliminated. Colin, Megan, and Iam will advance to the finale next week.