‘American Idol’ is back for episode 15 and the top 10 are ready to give it their all by singing Disney movie anthems in the hopes of impressing viewers and getting a spot in the top 7. Check out our recap of the exciting night here!
It’s Disney night for American Idol! That means the top 10 contestants are back on stage to perform some of the most popular and loved songs from classic Disney films! From The Lion King to Pocahontas, we’re ready to reminisce about our favorites through the power of songs and the talent of the contestants before three have to be sent home by the end of the night. We’re following along with the show live right here!
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The show opens quite appropriately with judge Katy Perry wearing a Cinderella dress and singing “Wish Upon A Star” as as she walks beside the contestants. Host Ryan Seacrest excitingly starts things off by introducing the live audience in the studio and at home to the judges. Katy returns this time dressed as Disney character Snow White and she walks out with fellow judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. Talented singer Idina Menzel,who is known as the voice of Elsa in the Disney favorite Frozen, acts as mentor to the contestants to help prepare them for their big Disney night before the performers take the stage.
Maddie Poppe is up first on the magical night and she sings “Bare Necessities” from The Jungle Book. Katy is loving the performance as she dances and sings along while Maddie smiles and plays her ukulele. Lionel thinks she’s coming of age right before his eyes and Katy tells Maddie in her best Snow White voice that she did a great job. Luke thinks her voice is timeless and congratulates the young and talented singer.
Jurnee takes the stage next and after spending a fun-filled day at Disneyland with her mom, she’s ready to perform her best. She sings “How Far I’ll Go” from Moana and looks like she’s enjoying herself as she belts out the lyrics with smooth vocals and a lot of feeling. Katy tells her she seems very connected and vulnerable, which is a strength. Luke advises her to not let the fact that she wasn’t voted through by the public last week to get to her because she’s great and needs to keep believing and striving, Lionel couldn’t agree more and could tell she was singing from her heart. Ryan briefly mentions that it’s been a difficult week for Jurnee since her wife just got deployed to go to a dangerous place. He wishes her well and Jurnee walks off stage thanking everyone.
Cade Foehner is next and he brings his own unique rock sound to the classic song “Kiss the Girl” from The Little Mermaid. His swoon-worthy vocals and laid back vibe definitely brings a smile to the judges’ faces. Luke commends him for showing them another side and thinks he can bring the rock n’ roll genre back. Lionel tells him he brought instant identity to the table and he loves what he’s doing. Katy felt like the only person in the room and compares his song to a Cadillac. Ryan sparks up some friendly drama when he asks Cade if he had anyone in mind when he was singing his Disney song. “Possibly,” he embarrassingly answers before Ryan asks him who it is and hints that…
