Each of the Top 5—Fritz Hager, Leah Marlene, HunterGirl, Nicolina Bozzo and Noah Thompson – performed two songs for judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan in hopes of winning America’s vote and making the Top 3, which guarantees them a spot in next’s week finale and a shot at the title. Also on Sunday night, Grammy and Academy Award-winning singer-songwriter and producer Finneas performed his new single “Naked.”
Who went home last night on American Idol season 20?
Nicolina Bozzo Fritz Hager
Who was not voted off and made to the Top 3 on American Idol last night?
HunterGirl Noah Thompson Leah Marlene Here’s how last night went down:
American Idol last night recap
First song from Carrie Underwood’s song list
HunterGirl, 23 Winchester, Tenn. Singer/Songwriter “Undo It” Lionel: “Oh, my goodness. That was exactly what Carrie told you to do. There is nothing better than owning the stage. You take the crowd with you. That was spectacular.” Leah Marlene, 20 Normal, Ill. Musician “I’ll Stand By You” Katy: “First and foremost, you held your own a cappella with Carrie. Dreams come true. Did you just reinvent that song? It was like I was hearing it for the first time. It was like a drama ballad.” Fritz Hager, 22 Tyler, Texas Unemployed “I Want to Remember” Luke: “Great job. I love that shirt. Great interpretation of that song. I always enjoy watching you interact with your guitar. " Noah Thompson, 19 Louisa, Ky. Construction Worker “So Small” Lionel: “What fascinates me is what makes you so appealing is that you are real. OT top of that, you have the ability to tell stories. There’s a point in your life where you go, ‘Is this really happening to me?’ Noah, this is really happening to you.” Nicolina Bozzo, 18 Toronto, Ontario, Canada University Student “Blown Away” Katy: “That last scream cry, I felt that one. Everyone is great tonight, and you come and you are looking for the whole package. I am so proud of your growth.”
Second song:
Leah Marlene: " Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)” by Journey Luke: “Y’all are going after each other now. This is happening now! What a dynamic performance. Great job. It’s hard to process how you started until now. It’s so precious and fun.” HunterGirl: “Girl Crush” by Little Big Town Lionel: “That was amazing. The sound was crystal clear. You’ve got the rest of your life to enjoy your career.” Fritz Hager: “Youngblood” by 5 Seconds of Summer Katy: “You had that up your sleeve this whole time? You look so cool.” Nicolina Bozzo: “All I Ask” by Adele Luke: “And the marquis lights say Nicolina. That’s all they need to say.” Noah Thompson: “Working Man” by Larry Fleet Katy: “You just aced that test.” American Idol airs Sunday nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. Next, Love ‘Em or Hate ‘Em? American Idol Judge Luke Bryan Shares How He Really Feels About Platinum Tickets
