On last night's episode of American Idol (April 28, 2025), the competition narrowed from the Top 12 to the Top 10 following performances inspired by iconic moments from American Idol's history. Nearly 22 million votes from viewers determined which contestants advanced. The Top 10 contestants who moved forward are John Foster, Josh King, Jamal Roberts, Mattie Pruitt, Thunderstorm Artis, Slater Nalley, Gabby Samone, Canaan James Hill, Kolbi Jordan, and Breanna Nix
. Two contestants were eliminated: Filo and Ché. Notably, Filo was the first platinum ticket winner of the season to be eliminated
. The episode featured emotional and powerful performances, including Jamal Roberts moving mentor Fantasia Barrino to tears with his rendition of "Heal" by Tom Odell, and Kolbi Jordan delivering a heartfelt performance of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" inspired by Katharine McPhee's iconic Idol moment
. The judges and audience were visibly moved by the performances, with Fantasia, Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan expressing admiration for the contestants' growth and talent. The next episode will feature the Top 10 competing live for a chance to advance further in the competition
