A week before the 93rd Academy Awards,
American Idol rolled out the red carpet for the top 12 as they performed Oscar-nominated songs. Judge Lionel Richie kicked the show off in grand fashion with âSay You, Say Meâ from the film
White Nights. The hit earned him a statuette for âBest Original Songâ in 1986.Â

Richie joined fellow judges Katy Perry and Luke Bryan, who recovered from COVID. The
Idol hopefuls then gave their during the live broadcast for Americaâs vote. In-house mentor Bobby Bones helped them mentally prepare for the stage.
However, only nine made it through and get to take a trip to Disney World in Orlando. Host Ryan Seacrest revealed Beane, Ava August, and Madison Watkins had their curtain call.