The American Idol “Hollywood Week” survivors had no time to relax as they took the stage for the “Showstoppers Round.” Before the crucial “Final Judgment,” the competitors had to win over Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan.
They had a band supporting them while they played in front of spectators. Following their performance, competitors met with the judges to determine if they advanced to the next round.
Let’s find out who made it to the Top24. (Spoiler alert; 26)
Top 24 Cast List American Idol 2023
This year, to everyone’s surprise, the Judges couldn’t settle for just 24 contestants. So, there are 26 contestants this year who will be fighting for the coveted American Idol title. Here is the list of all those who made it to the list.
- Nutsa Buzaladze
- Zachariah Smith
- Lucy Love
- Warren Peay
- Marybeth Byrd
- Wé Ani
- Mariah Faith
- Paige Anne
- Olivia Soli
- Michael Williams
- Hannah Nicolaisen
- Nailyah Serenity
- Kaeyra
- Elise Kristine
- Matt Wilson
- Emma Busse
- Elijah McCormick
- Tyson Venegas
- William Tongi
- Haven Madison
- Colin Stough
- Megan Danielle
- Oliver Steele
- Dawson Wayne
- Malik Heard
- Pjae
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Kaeyra
This restaurant singer from the Las Vegas tryouts desired to pursue both her own and her mother’s American dream. The 21-year-old wanted to display a violent side on Bishop Briggs’ “River.” She aimed to be impressive on bass guitar in addition to her vocal abilities.
Warren Peay
He felt the pressure of living up to being referred to as “Top 10 material” despite being a standout from the Nashville auditions. Peay decided to omit the guitar from his retro rendition of the Allman Brothers Band’s “Whipping Post.” The appliance repair specialist received glowing reviews from the judges.
Nutsa
The 25-year-old believed she had much to prove after barely surviving the turbulent “Duets Round.” She utilized her time with the judges to express her regret for how she had responded to the elimination of her partner, Carina DeAngelo. Katy was grateful for the outburst of feeling.
Michael Williams
During the tryouts, the 21-year-old was considered Top 10 material. He sought to continue the judges’ impression of him from “Angels Like You” by Miley Cyrus. “When you love something, you have to let it go,” Katy said as she pushed him through an emotional roller coaster. And now we must send you to the Top 24.”
Pjae and Malik
While Malik performed “Can We Talk” by Tevin Campbell, PJAE sang “I Want You” by Luke James. They made their decision between “Everything I Wanted” by Billie Eilish and “Best Part” by Daniel Caesar and H.E.R. They returned to the room to perform “Everything I Wanted” after spending an hour preparing. Both made it to the top.
We Ani
The early star mentioned being concerned about being taken seriously because of her speaking voice, which she compared to a 12-year-old. The 23-year-old New Yorker felt she first took a chance by selecting “Ain’t No Way” by Aretha Franklin. a profitable risk.
Zachariah Smith
The stepdad and burger flipper raised the volume on Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now.” He may have won the damn thing, said Luke after seeing the performance. Before giving the winners the good news, Katy genuinely enjoyed making the contestants sweat. The 19-year-old informed his family that he was selected for the Top 24.
Tyson Venegas
Katy said she didn’t get his “Showstoppers” performance. During Lizzo’s song “Cuz I Love You,” the 17-year-nerves old’s got the better of him, and he forgot the lyrics in the midst and missed some notes. According to Katy, he still has a lot to learn, but they still believe he has Top 10 potential.
Haven Madison
Haven reflected on the original, intimate songs she’d performed during the tryouts. Sia’s “Bird Set Free” was the 16-year-selection old’s since it was a song she wished she had written. Luke urged Haven to stand out from the crowd since he saw how far she was going. She progressed on to the following round of the contest.
Lucy Love
The mother of two experienced conflicting feelings as she waited in the holding area to learn her fate. She gave a powerful performance of Ruben Studdard’s “Flying Without Wings,” the Idol winner’s song. The judges gave the 28-year-old a standing ovation. Katy claimed they had faith in her.
Paige and Megan
Due to her illness, Paige, 16, performed for the judges from her hotel room out of caution. The Mamas & Papas’ “California Dreamin'” was her selection. The high school student from Idaho Falls knew it would be difficult to perform on stage virtually, but she still tried. She and 20-year-old waiter Megan, who sang Lady Gaga’s “Always Remember Us This Way,” were ultimately up for consideration by the judges. Luke sent an invitation for them to take part in an Adele sing-off. They both succeeded in reaching the top.
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Oliver
Everybody Wants to Control the World by Tears for Fears was recreated by Oliver Steele as an electric guitar-driven cover of the ’80s pop song. The 25-year-old’s self-confidence concerns showed through in his performance despite his musical skill.
Fortunately for Steele, his demons did not win since the singer was given a spot.
Elijah
“Believe For It” by CeCe Winans was performed soulfully by Elijah McCormick.
Bryan told the 21-year-old, “Your biggest quality is the realness behind you, your capacity to bounce back from almost dying many times. “You are a man with a new motivation to get out of bed every day and give it everything you’ve got,” she said.
Matt, Colin and William
After the showstopper round on Monday night, judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan called in contestants Matt Wilson, Colin Stough, and William Tongi to discover their “Idol” fate collectively. The vocalists wowed the audience with their renditions of “Cold” by Chris Stapleton, “The Sound of Silence” by Simon & Garfunkel, and “Forever” by Chris Brown, respectively.
With his eerie performance of the folk-rock anthem, William stood out and moved Perry to tears. “Your choice of “Showstopper” was excellent. The space was silent as a result, “She spoke. “It added more layers, colour, and depth to who you are.”
All three were able to score a spot at the top.
Marybeth
Zach Bryan’s fan favourite and currently playing single on country radio, “Something In The Orange,” was performed by American Idol winner Marybeth in a beautiful and passionate performance.
Marybeth made the song her own while maintaining the integrity of the original, adding some remarkable vocal runs and propelling her to the top.
Mariah
Mariah contributed a cover of Waylon Jennings’ “I Ain’t Living Long Like This” during the Showstoppers Round, where competitors performed with a full band in front of a live audience.
She may have been anxious and unsure about her vocal performance, but she can exhale with relief now that she has made it to the Top 24.
Olivia
Judges and spectators were astounded by Olivia Soli’s performance of Lionel Richie’s Hello. They praised her for personalizing the song and providing pitch-perfect vocal performances. The judges decided they were so delighted by her performance that they should give her a golden ticket to advance to Hollywood Week.
Hannah
Hannah Nicolaisen, a former volleyball player, the 23-year-old, performed “I Don’t Want to Be” by Gavin DeGraw as her Showstopper, showcasing a new side of the singer-songwriter. Hannah has climbed to the top 24.
Nailyah
In the wake of Luther Vandross’ performance of “Superstar,” Nailyah hopes the universe will work in her favour. With this song, she aimed to exhibit a more sensitive side of herself. Nailyah believes she is destined for the Top 24 after performing an astrology reading on herself, and the judges agreed.
Elise
Elise is called forward for judgment time by the judges. Elise sang “Feeling Good” by Nina Simone for her Showstopper and used some notes Katy claims she has never heard before. She registered at the top with a powerful performance that comprised whistle register notes and everything.
Emma
Emma Busse, a theatre major, is prepared to up the ante with her Showstopper, Adele’s “Chasing Pavements.” While watching from the balcony, Katy blurts out, “Top 10,” in response to her amazing singing performance. Emma receives the news that she has made it into the Top 24 from Lionel.
Dawson
The next performer is singer-songwriter Dawson Wayne, who sang “Flying” by Cody Fry, a song about his faith. He has a distinct storytelling ability, and Katy has liked him all season. Lionel informs him that Dawson made the Top 24 and is one step closer to realizing his aspirations.
The breathtaking performances of other contestants made it difficult for the judges to ignore. It would be a treat for the viewers to see who becomes the season’s champion receiving a recording deal and a $250,000 cash award.