Is ‘American Idol’ New Tonight? How and When To Watch (4/28/25)

As the Top 14 battled it out on American Idol on Sunday, the show wasn’t just about the competition. Throughout the night, the contestants and judges took a moment to honor the nominees for the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class. And with stars like Joe Cocker, OutKast, The White Stripes, Cyndi Lauper, and more making it into the Rock Hall, the remaining singers performed hit songs from singers and groups who were members. But with a new week here, the competition continued with a new LIVE episode airing tonight. And with only 12 remaining, here are all the details about what tonight’s episode will look like. 

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For starters, tonight’s episode will mark another live show for American Idol and will feature the remaining singers performing hits from some of the most iconic American Idol moments. Looking back over the years, there are more than a few moments that helped solidify a singer’s time on the show. And wanting to help the contestants, Season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino will be on hand as a guest mentor for the evening.

Joining forces with Jelly Roll to offer the singer’s advice before taking the stage, Barrino will do more than mentor as she is scheduled to take the stage for a special performance. Already gearing up for an unforgettable night on American Idol, the competition continued to push the singers to their limit. With only a few episodes left before kicking off the finale, each performance could make or break a singer. 

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Who Made It Into The Top 12 On ‘American Idol’

As for the singers who barely missed the Top 12, both Amanda Barise and Desmond Roberts weren’t able to get enough votes to carry forward. With the two heading home, the remaining contestants included: 

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

Don’t miss Barrino’s return and some of the most iconic moments in American Idol history, airing live on ABC at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT and available to stream the following day on Hulu.

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