Roberts is vying for the season 23 winning title with John Foster and Breanna Nix American Idol's Top 3 contestants who will be vying for the winning title have been revealed — and Luke Bryan's got a "gut feeling" about it.

Luke Bryan was left unimpressed by the answer after asking American Idol co-star Carrie Underwood a question on an episode of the show. Underwood's debut season as a judge on the show has been met with mixed reaction,

Sources claim the 'American Idol' Season 23 crew has mixed feelings about judge Carrie Underwood. But Luke Bryan loves her.

After that, host Ryan Seacrest revealed that America’s LIVE voting put: Slater Nalley, Breanna Nix, John Foster, Jamal Roberts and Thunderstorm Artis through to the top 5. That means poor Gabby Samone and Mattie Pruitt were eliminated.

When Top 8 contestant John Foster auditioned for “American Idol,” judge Luke Bryan reluctantly voted to send him to Hollywood, saying he was unsure if the Louisiana singer had the vocal chops to advance in the competition.

Season 23 of American Idol is in full swing and trust us when we say it’s more dramatic and jaw-dropping than ever. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest and judged by Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and Carrie Underwood,

Idol returned on March 11, 2018, when a revival of the series began airing on ABC. The new version of the show featured a judging panel consisting of Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie, who remained a strong trio until May 2024, when Perry left after seven seasons. Former Idol winner Carrie Underwood replaced Perry for the 23rd season.

As American Idol season 23 gets closer to selecting its Top 7, the competition gets more intense. On Monday, May 5, 2025, fans saw 18-year-old Slater Nalley earn his seat with a performance of Bruce Springsteen's "Atlantic City" that went viral on social media.