American Idol not airing Disney-themed episode until NEXT Sunday
The American Idol audience officially narrowed the top eight contestants down to just five on Sunday night’s episode of the ABC singing contest’s 21st season.
But due to the trip of jurors Katy Perry and Lionel Richie to England to perform at the coronation of King Charles III, Disney Night doesn’t air until next Sunday (instead of this Monday).
The top five proudly posed together wearing various hats and headbands with Minnie ears from the Disneyland theme park/resort in Anaheim, where the next episode will be filmed with mentor, Descendants star Sofia Carson.
Each artist had to cover songs by guest judges, seven-time Grammy winner Alanis Morissette and four-time Grammy winner Ed Sheeran.
Fans voted for Colin Stough – an 18-year-old HVAC technician from Gattman, MS – after his renditions of Alanis’ 1995 hit Hand in My Pocket and Ed’s 2017 song Dive.
Top 5! The American Idol audience officially narrowed the top eight contestants down to just five on Sunday night’s episode of the ABC singing contest’s 21st season
“1 week until #DisneyNight!” But due to the trip of judges Katy Perry and Lionel Richie to England to perform at the coronation of King Charles III, Disney Night will not air until next Sunday (instead of this Monday)
Wé Ani (last name McDonald) – a 24-year-old from Harlem, NY – took the stage to perform an emotional cover of Morissette’s 1998 song Uninvited and Sheeran’s 2017 song Perfect.
Iam (née William) Tongi – an 18-year-old from Kahuku, HI – played guitar while singing Alanis’ 2012 song Guardian and Ed’s 2015 song Photograph.
Megan Danielle – a gospel singer and server from Douglasville, GA – selected Morissette’s 1995 hit Head Over Feet and Sheeran’s 2017 song Dive to perform.
Zachariah Smith – a 19-year-old grill chef from Armory, MS – contributed Alanis’ 1996 hit Ironic and Ed’s 2014 hit Thinking Out Loud.
In a virtual segment, Katy and Lionel spoke with the newly crowned King Charles III and his mistress-turned-Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle in England.
“I just wanted to see how long you’re going to be using this room,” the royal 74-year-old laughed.
“I just wanted to check.”
The 73-year-old R&B legend replied, “We have to give up the room right away.”
Descendants star Sofia Carson will mentor! The top five proudly posed together wearing different hats and Minnie ear headbands from the Disneyland theme park/resort in Anaheim where the next episode will be filmed
Fill in: Each artist had to cover songs by guest judges, seven-time Grammy winner Alanis Morissette (L) and four-time Grammy winner Ed Sheeran (R, pictured with regular judge Luke Bryan)
Country crooner: Fans voted for Colin Stough – an 18-year-old HVAC technician from Gattman, MS – after his renditions of Alanis’ 1995 hit Hand in My Pocket and Ed’s 2017 song Dive
Delicious in lavender! Wé Ani (last name McDonald) – a 24-year-old from Harlem, NY – took the stage to perform an emotional cover of Morissette’s 1998 song Uninvited and Sheeran’s 2017 song Perfect
Aloha! Iam (née William) Tongi – an 18-year-old from Kahuku, HI – played guitar while singing Alanis’ 2012 song Guardian and Ed’s 2015 song Photograph
Christian crooner: Megan Danielle – a gospel singer and server from Douglasville, GA – selected Morissette’s 1995 hit Head Over Feet and Sheeran’s 2017 song Dive to perform
Two from Mississippi! Zachariah Smith – a 19-year-old grill chef from Armory, MS – belted Alanis’ 1996 hit Ironic and Ed’s 2014 hit Thinking Out Loud
Live from England! In a virtual segment, Katy and Lionel spoke with the newly crowned King Charles III and his mistress-turned-Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle
“Great to have you both here!” The regal 74-year-old (2-R) thanked the 38-year-old pop diva (L) and the 73-year-old R&B legend (R) for their “brilliant” performances of their respective hit songs – 2013’s Roar and All Night Long (All Night) from 1983 – at his coronation
The 38-year-old pop diva agrees: “Are we making too much noise?”
King Charles III then thanked Perry and Richie for their “brilliant” performances of their respective hits – 2013’s Roar and 1983’s All Night Long (All Night) – at his coronation.
Hosted by the BBC and watched by millions around the world, the royal event featured a 70-piece orchestra, choirs and several unique dramatic performances.
Four-time Oscar nominee Tom Cruise, Emmy nominee Joan Collins and Grammy winner Tom Jones all appeared via video message.
A series of pre-recorded skits also aired, revealing little-known facts about Charles, including moments from The Muppets and beloved literary character Winnie the Pooh.