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The prime 8 shall be taking place to the highest 5 throughout the May 7 episode of American Idol. This means 3 singers shall be eradicated by the tip of the episode. Since Katy Perry and Lionel Richie are throughout the pond for the coronation live performance, Alanis Morrisette and Ed Sheeran are stepping in as visitor judges.
The artists will carry out Alanis songs, after which group up for duets with their fellow contestants. Katy and Lionel pop in from Windsor Castle to say hi there after their coronation live performance performances. Fresh off the coronation, King Charles III and Queen Camilla make a shock look as Katy and Lionel chime in from London!
But let’s get right down to enterprise. Warren Peay is up first and rocks out to “All I Really Want.” Alanis is extremely impressed with Warren and says he carried out a model “I have never imagined.” Ed applauds Warren for not utilizing the guitar and noticed quite a lot of confidence in Warren throughout the efficiency.
Zachariah Smith is up subsequent and tones it down for a robust efficiency of “Ironic.” Ed calls the rendition “super, super powerful.” Luke factors out that Zachariah had “lots of dynamics” in his efficiency, together with some “tender moments.”
Iam Tongi and Oliver Steele group up for a surprising duet of Ed’s track “Photograph.” These two carried out collectively throughout Hollywood Week, they usually actually make stunning music collectively. Ed admits that he “got emotional” listening to the efficiency. Alanis says she was “really moved” by the efficiency. Oliver’s dad can be within the viewers this week!
Haven Madison slays her efficiency of “You Learn.” Ed tells Haven that he’s “really impressed” along with her and says “vocally it was nuts.” Alanis commends Haven for her dedication to being genuine and encourages her to maintain embracing that.
Wé Ani and Warren hit the stage collectively for a lovely duet of “Perfect.” Alanis factors out the “massive range” in each Wé and Warren. Luke gushes that it’s “so fun” to observe them each “blossom individually” after which come collectively for one thing “really special.”
Colin Stough places “whole new life” into “Hand In My Pocket” along with his rockstar efficiency. “I did not see that coming,” Alanis says of Colin’s efficiency of her track. Ed notes that this efficiency is “up my alley.” He likes how Colin put a “different spin” on the track.
Haven and Zachariah carry out a duet of “Thinking Out Loud.” These two have actually nice musical chemistry with one another. Ed raves that the duet was “really soulful, really powerful.” Alanis tells the duo that they made the track really feel like “it was born as a duet.”
Megan Danielle dazzles along with her rendition of “Head Over Feet.” Ed tells Megan that he felt like he was “watching a classic singer from the 60s” and says she has a “very unique.” Luke raves that Megan “nailed that” efficiency.
Iam performs “Guardian” in dedication to his mother. Alanis brings up Iam’s easy empathy and believes he’s what the world wants proper now. “You just always light the room up, and it’s obvious when you do,” Luke admits, referring to the rapturous applause after Iam’s performances.
Wé completely owns her efficiency of “Uninvited.” Alanis goes so far as to say that “it was chilling to behold you.” Ed says that he preferred how Wé modified the association and calls the efficiency “very powerful.”
Colin and Megan come collectively for a wonderful nation duet of “Dive.” Ed notes that whoever put Colin and Megan collectively “is a genius.” He provides that they “compliment each other so well.” Luke gushes that Colin and Megan gave the viewers a “sweet moment and a sweet rendition” of the track.
Oliver is the ultimate solo efficiency of the evening and decides to showcase a aspect of himself nobody’s seen along with his efficiency of “You Oughta Know.” He doesn’t disappoint. At the tip of the efficiency, Oliver reveals that he’s shaved his dad and says he copied his dad!
Alanis raves that she’s “very proud” of Oliver for his efficiency. “I felt it,” Ed says, including that it was a “really entertaining performance.”
The first individual within the prime 5 is Zachariah Smith! The subsequent individual secure is Megan Danielle, adopted by Iam Tongi and Wé Ani. There’s just one spot left. The remaining individual to make the highest 5 is… Colin Stough. This means Oliver Steele, Haven Madison, and Warren Peay have been eradicated.