American Idol Season 23 has reached an exciting point. After Hollywood Week, the show confirmed the Top 24 contestants. Also, the judges, Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan, confirmed the announcement during a recent episode. Now, fans can look forward to the next steps in the competition. Continue reading to learn the top 24 contestants for American Idol 2025.
Confirmed Top 14 Contestants
The Top 24 for the 2025 season includes a talented group of singers. They showed their skills during the “head to head” duet challenge. Also, the list of the top 24 contestants is shared below.
- Amanda Barise
- Baylee Littrell
- Breanna Nix
- Canaan James Hill
- Ché Chesterman
- Desmond Roberts
- Drew Ryn
- Filo
- Gabby Samone
- Grayson Torrence
- Isaiah Misailegalu
- Jamal Roberts
- John Foster
- Josh King
- Kolbi Jordan
- Kyana Fanene
- Mattie Pruitt
- MKY
- Olivier Bergeron
- Penny Samar
- Slater Nalley
- Thunderstorm Artis
- Victor Solomon
- Zaylie Windsor
These singers showed great talent at the show. Also, each one brings a unique style to the competition.
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Notable Contestants
Some contestants in this year’s Top 24 have already made a name for themselves. Canaan James Hill, a 17-year-old, impressed the judges with his gospel performance. His audition earned him a platinum ticket. Also, other platinum ticket winners, Filo and Kolbi Jordan, are part of the Top 24.
Baylee Littrell is another contestant to watch. He is the son of Brian Littrell from the Backstreet Boys. Now, he is trying to make his own mark in music. Mattie Pruitt is just 15 years old. He is the youngest contestant in the season. Moreover, there are more experienced contestants like Thunderstorm Artis and Victor Solomon. They have also competed on “The Voice” in previous years.
The Next Phase of Competition
With the top 24 confirmed, the competition moves to a new location. The next episodes will take place at Aulani. This is a Disney resort and spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii. Also, this location has been shown in previous seasons and adds a special touch to the competition. Luke Bryan expressed excitement about going back to Hawaii. Thunderstorm Artis was born here. He also showed excitement about going back home.
Two Nights of Performance
The Top 24 round will occur over two nights. The first episode airs on Sunday, April 13. During this episode, half of the contestants will perform. This group will receive mentorship from singer Ashanti. The second episode airs on Monday, April 14. The other 12 singers will perform in this episode. They will be mentored by Josh Groban.
Moreover, these guest mentors will help guide the contestants and prepare them for the show. Country star Jelly Roll is the show’s first “artist” in residence. He will also support the contestants during this round. Thus, his experience will provide additional insight as they navigate the competition.
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How To Vote
For the first time this season, viewers can vote for their favorite contestants. Voting for the top 24 begins with the April 13 episode. Also, the first voting window starts at the beginning of the East Coast broadcast. It ends at 4 a.m. MDT on April 14. The second voting window opens with the April 14 episode. It closes at 4 a.m. MDT on April 15.
Fans can vote in three different ways. Firstly, they can vote online. They can visit idolvote.abc.com and create an account to vote. Also, they can download the app from the App Store or Google Play to cast votes. During each episode, contestants will have specific numbers that viewers can text to 21523. Each voter can submit up to 10 votes per method for their favorite contestants.
