Who Was Sent Home?
At the close of the night, two contestants saw their American Idol journeys come to an end. After America’s votes were tallied, host Ryan Seacrest announced that Amanda Barise and Desmond Roberts had received the fewest votes, making them the latest eliminations.
The rest of the hopefuls advanced to the next round, set to deliver more live performances on Monday, April 28.
The Top 12 moving forward are: Canaan James Hill, Gabby Samone, Mattie Pruitt, Thunderstorm Artis, Slater Nalley, Breanna Nix, John Foster, Filo, Kolbi Jordan, Josh King, Jamal Roberts, and Ché.
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John Foster’s Bold Elvis Moment
On the 2025 American Idol stage, country standout John Foster made a daring choice — tackling the legendary “Jailhouse Rock” by Elvis Presley. But rather than leaning into imitation, John took the risk of reinventing the song with his own signature style. Calling it his “go big or go home” moment, he embraced the challenge of pushing his boundaries in a way fans hadn’t yet seen from him on the show.
From his first note, it was clear John was fully invested. Rather than impersonate Elvis, he channeled his own personality and artistic flavor, turning the iconic rock tune into something lively and uniquely his. His confident performance and magnetic stage presence showed just how much he’s grown over the season. This wasn’t just another Elvis cover — this was a John Foster moment.
The crowd was on fire, and the judges quickly joined in, leaping to their feet in applause. Luke Bryan was all smiles, telling John, “I’m really proud of you on that one. You didn’t try to be Elvis — you were John Foster doing Elvis. It was relaxed, confident, and really well executed. Great job.”
John’s performance struck the perfect balance between honoring the original and putting a fresh spin on it. Taking on such an iconic song and making it feel new is no small feat, but John pulled it off with style, proving he’s a real contender.
The audience’s roaring cheers capped off an unforgettable moment. John’s playful, energetic delivery — combined with subtle, original choreography — transformed “Jailhouse Rock” into a fun, modern performance that still respected its classic roots.
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