Here's when 'American Idol' Season 21 Episode 18 will air: Top 5 contestants get ready for Disney Night

'American Idol' Season 21 Episode 18 will see the Top 5 contestants vying to become America's next singing sensation
UPDATED MAY 8, 2023
'American Idol' hopefuls We Ani, Iam Tongi and Colin Stough are ready for Disney Night (Instagram/americanidol)
'American Idol' hopefuls We Ani, Iam Tongi and Colin Stough are ready for Disney Night (Instagram/americanidol)

BRENTWOOD, CALIFORNIA: 'American Idol' Season 21 is just a few episodes away from crowning a winner and giving the world a new singing sensation. However, fans bid farewell to multiple favourites including Lucy Love, Tyson Venegas and Nutsa among others as the episodes progressed.

After some stirring performances, judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan decided to advance top eight aspiring singers instead of seven. Ed Sheeran took the judges' chair with Bryan during the latest episode as Perry and Richie went to perform at King Charles' coronation.

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When will 'American Idol' Season 21 Episode 18 air?

'American Idol' Season 21 Episode 18 will air on Sunday, May 14, at 8 pm PT/ET. The Top 5 contestants will deliver stirring performances.

What happened in 'American Idol' Season 21 Episode 17?

'American Idol' Season 21 Episode 17 viewers were treated with stellar performances. The Top 8 aspiring singers gave it their all to grab a spot in the Top 5. Sheeran appeared in the latest episode as a guest judge as Perry and Richie were performing at King Charles’ coronation concert at Windsor Castle on the same day. However, 'American Idol' alum Alanis Morissette returned to the show to mentor the remaining contestants. She provided singing lessons and helped boost the aspiring singers' confidence. In the episode, the journeys of three aspiring singers came to an end too.

What to expect from 'American Idol' Season 21 Episode 18?

'American Idol' Season 21 is very close to the finale and the competition is getting more intense with each episode. After three aspiring singers got eliminated during the latest episode, the remaining five contestants will be vying for a spot in the Top 3. Viewers will have to wait as Episode 18 will air after a week. The aspiring singers will out their best foot forward in the upcoming episode, hoping to become the country's next rising singer. The viewers will vote to advance their favorite contestants. The upcoming episode is titled 'Disney Night'. The official synopsis of 'American Idol' Season 21 Episode 18 states, "The top five contestants perform songs from the iconic Disney songbook; America votes for the top three contestants heading to the finale."

Who is in the Top 5?

Colin Stough: Colin performed 'Hand in My Pocket' by Alanis to earn a spot in the Top 5. The aspiring singer used an acoustic guitar and received compliments from the judges.

Megan Danielle: Megan sang 'Head Over Feet' by Alanis and dedicated her soulful performance to her boyfriend.

We Ani: We never failed to nail his performance. He sang 'Uninvited' by Alanis and garnered praise for her 'powerful performance' from the judges.

Iam Tongi: Iam teamed up with Oliver Steele and deliver a stellar duet performance on 'Photograph' by Ed Sheeran. While Iam made it to the Top 5, Oliver failed to earn enough votes.

Zachariah Smith: Zachariah delivered a stirring performance on 'Ironic' by Alanis. Sheeran was left captivated by the aspiring singer's performance. Meanwhile, Luke praised Zachariah for adding dynamics this week.

'American Idol' Season 21 airs every Sunday and Monday at 8 pm ET on ABC

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