When will 'American Idol' Season 21 Episode 17 air? Hopefuls perform to earn viewers' votes
BRENTWOOD, CALIFORNIA: 'American Idol' Season 21 viewers were treated to some intense drama as Lucy Love and Nutsa got eliminated during the 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night' after being saved by the judges. However, the top 10 contestants delivered stellar performances during Judge's Song Contest.
Now, the viewers will have to vote for their seven favorite contestants to advance to the next round. Notably, 'American Idol' Katy Perry and Lionel Richie might not be present during the upcoming episode of the singing competition as they are scheduled to perform at King Charles' coronation.
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What time will 'American Idol' Season 21 Episode 17 be out?
'American Idol' Season 21 Episode 17 will premiere on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at 8 pm PT/ET. Viewers will be treated with more stellar performances.
What happened in 'American Idol' Season 21 Episode 16?
The top 10 contestants delivered stirring performances during the 'Judge's Song Contest'. The theme was introduced last year and Luke, Katy, and Lionel chose songs for contenders. However, the contestant then picked one song without knowing which judge selected which song. The top 10 contestants tried to guess which judge's song they have chosen after their performance. However, the judges with the most points got the privilege to save one of the two eliminated contestants, Nusta and Lucy. After so much suspense, the judge finally unveiled whom they wanted to advance to the top 7.
What to expect from 'American Idol' Season 21 Episode 17?
'American Idol' Season 21 is getting more intense with each episode. After watching multiple emotional eliminations and shocking drama in the previous episodes, the judges will finally unveil the contestants who advanced to the top 7. 'American Idol' contestants and the judges have ditched the usual stage and moved to Brentwood, California. In the upcoming episode, the aspiring singers will compete in a series of challenging round in the hope of living their lifelong dreams and becoming the next singing sensation. The viewers will see new guests who will perform in the upcoming episode. However, further details of the episode are not released by the ABC network.
Who advances to Top 8?
Warren Peay: Warren sang Colder Weather by Zac Brown. Lionel praised Warren and said, “You grabbed the mic, owned the moment, attitude came out, and became the storyteller. Amazing.”
Megan Danielle: Megan dedicated her performance on Go Rest High On that Mountain by Vince Gill to her grandfather to honor him.
We Ani: The aspiring singer performed I Have Nothing by Whitney Houston and stunned the judges as well as the viewers.
Iam Tongi: The aspiring singer delivered a stirring performance on What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong.
Zachariah Smith: Zachariah performed Wanted Dead or Alive by Bon Jovi. Zachariah guessed that Luke has chosen the song but it was Lionel’s choice.
Haven Madison: Haven serenades the judges with her performance on The Only Exception by Paramore.
Colin Stough: Colin chose to sing It’s Been Awhile by Staind because it reminds him of home.
Oliver Steele: Oliver delivered a stirring performance on High and Dry by Radiohead.
'American Idol' Season 21 airs every Sunday and Monday at 8 pm ET on ABC
