Who Went Home and Who Made It Through to the Top 20 Tonight on ‘American Idol’

American Idol returned to Hollywood for the reveal of the Top 20 and to show off the new stage now that the singing competition has relocated to a new studio in Hollywood.

Judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan were on hand to critique the performances of the Top 20 as they sang for America’s vote and the hope of securing a spot in the Top 12, which will be revealed tomorrow night. Who sang what is below.

Also as a part of the three hours of entertainment, Smokey Robinson performed a medley of his classic hit “Second That Emotion” and his new single “If We Don't Have Each Other.”

Also, Noah Thompson and HunterGirl performed a duet of his single, “One Day Tonight,” which they have now recorded together.

Eliminated contestants tonight on American Idol 2023

Dawson Wayne
Elijah McCormick
Elise Kristine
Emma Busse
Malik Heard
Pjae

Advancing artists to the Top 20 tonight on American Idol 2023

Colin Stough
Hannah Nicolaisen
Haven Madison
Iam Tongi
Kaeyra
Lucy Love
Mariah Faith
Marybeth Byrd
Matt Wilson
Megan Danielle
Michael Williams
Nailyah Serenity
Nutsa
Oliver Steele
Olivia Soli
Paige Anne
Tyson Venegas
Warren Peay
Wé Ani
Zachariah Smith

Here’s how the night went down as the Top 20 performed to make it into the Top 12.

Zachariah Smith
Song: “I Want to Know What Love Is” by Foreigner

Lionel Richie: “What a great way to start off our new digs. First of all, you have not only grown, but you’ve grown to superstar time. Perfect song."

Matt Wilson
Song: “Say You Won’t Let Go” by James Arthur
Katy Perry: "It was so wonderful to see that joy. It was so effervescent. To see you use the stage…it’s great to see people start to flow.”

Nailyah Serenity
Song: “Baby Love” by Mother’s Finest

Luke Bryan: “I am no astrologer, but I can spot a star when I see one. I love the way you present your artistry. You always shine. There are so many interesting things about you.”

Warren Peay
Song: “Up There Down Here” by Zach Williams

Lionel: “There’s a point in your life where you realized, 'Let go and let God.' God led you to us. You’re doing such a great job. Congratulations.”

Luke: “World class song choice."

Kaeyra
Song: “Bruises” by Lewis Capaldi

Katy: “That arrangement for you and that song smacks me across the face. It woke me up. Every season, there are a few artists that come to us and I’m like, ‘You like us?’ How are you not an artist yet?”

Mariah Faith
Song: “Cry to Me” by Solomon Burke

Luke: “Great singing. Soulful. A great performance. Love hearing your voice.”

Lionel: “Old song, new presentation. Great job.”

Iam Tongi
Song: “The Winner Takes It All” by ABBA

Lionel: “I had a lot to say but they actually said it for me (referring to the audience).

Katy: “Is this the Iam Tongi show? You’re 18. Can you believe what you’ve done? Watching you become a star is like watching a Disney movie.”

Haven Madison
Song: “Mean Girls” by Leanna Crawford

Katy: “I felt like that song was such a great song choice because it sounds like something you would have written. You presented yourself on a whole other level. I don’t know exactly what it is. You’ve always had stardust, but now it’s refined sparkle.”

Oliver Steele
Song: “Too Soon” by Oliver Steele (Original Song)

Luke: “To stand up there at this point in the competition and create the mood with an original song of yours, 10 out of 10.”

Lionel: “Your talent is on fire.”

Lucy Love
Song: “Boulders” by Lucy Love (Original Song)

Lionel: “I’ve got something I want to say. I am going to say it this time. Lucy Love, you came into this world invisible, you will leave this life as Lucy Love.”

Hannah Nicolaisen
Song: “Somebody to Love” by Queen

Katy: “Maybe the tomboy has turned into a full-fledged Jennifer Lawrence, while retaining her authenticity. That last note reminded me that this is your path and you’re on a rocket path.”

Olivia Soli
Song: “I Surrender” by Celine Dion

Luke: “Wow, wow, wow!” That’s twice you’ve done Celine and brought the house down. You’re challenging yourself to soar beyond the clouds and you did it again.”

Lionel: “One thing you don’t need is a confidence boost. To have that much power behind you and your voice is sitting on top of that, you should pat yourself on the back.”

Marybeth Byrd
Song: “People Pleaser” by Marybeth Byrd (Original Song)

Lionel: “You did some falsetto tonight, and it worked. And you did some storytelling tonight and it worked. That was superstar material.”

Michael Williams
Song: “Lose You to Love Me” by Selena Gomez

Katy: “You just stepped into the artist version of who you are.”

Luke: “You are just a great singer and a great song choice.”

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Paige Anne
Song: “Say Something” by A Great Big World

Luke: “I can’t imagine what you are going through. You earned it. You’ve persevered through all this. Enjoy it.”

Lionel: “This is not a consolation prize. This is God’s plan for you.”

Katy: “So, we got it wrong. Jesus took the wheel. What’s bigger than us has decided your future. You’re our best vocalist in your age category.”

Nutsa
Song: “Un-Break My Heart” by Toni Braxton

Lionel: “I am going to tell you, you are the hardest working person I have ever met on this show. You are a force to be reckoned with.”

Katy: "When I said like no glitter, I meant what you did tonight. It was sophisticated. You can hold the room just by being your powerful, Nutsa self.”

Tyson Venegas – Platinum Ticket
Song: “180” by Tyson Venegas (Original Song)

Katy: “It was so cool. It’s so great when you perform your own song. I know who you are now. That was wonderful. You’re on your way to being an artist.”

Megan Danielle
Song: “Holy Water by We the Kingdom

Luke: “That was the best performance you did all season. What’s so special is nobody sounds like you. You’re in your lane. Great job.”

Colin Stough
Song: “Pretty Heart” by Parker McCollum

Lionel: “Your mama got you in this mess and you are going to get you through. Keep growing.”

Katy: “You are always going to be authentic. I want to push you to give us a few more notes.”

Wé Ani
Song: “Skyfall” by Adele

Katy: “Oh, my God. I’m just so shook right now! I am shook by the results. That song is so dramatic. There’s so much drama going through my body right now, I need a nap."

American Idol returns Monday night at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC with the reveal of the Top 12.