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American Idol is close to crowning its Season 23 winner, as the show has narrowed down to its top 10 contestants. The season, which began in March 2025, introduced a new judge alongside Luke Bryan<\/strong><\/a> and Lionel Richie<\/strong><\/a> after longtime judge Katy Perry<\/strong><\/a> announced her departure.<\/span><\/p>\n Country singer Luke Bryan reflected on Perry\u2019s exit during an interview with Taste of Country Nights<\/i><\/a>, saying, \u201cIt\u2019s been a good run with Katy, and she and I have developed a great friendship. And to work alongside her, I mean, heck, I was there before her daughter was born, and now her daughter is 3 or 4 years old.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Throughout the show\u2019s 22-season history, many memorable contestants have taken the stage, and this season is no exception. As the top few move forward, any one of them could be crowned the Season 23 champion. Learn who made it to the top 10 in season 23 below.<\/span><\/p>\n Fans can catch new episodes of American Idol every Sunday and Monday at 8 p.m. EST on ABC. For those who prefer streaming, episodes become available the following day on Hulu.<\/span><\/p>\n This season\u2019s remaining contestants include\u00a0John Foster<\/strong>,\u00a0Breanna Nix<\/strong>, and\u00a0Jamal Roberts<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n Joining Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie on the judging panel this season is former American Idol winner Carrie Underwood<\/strong><\/a>. She stepped in after Katy Perry\u2019s departure to bring her perspective and experience to the show.<\/span><\/p>\n Perry, known for her time on the judging panel and her chart-topping hits, shared that her decision to leave was driven by a desire to return to music. In an April 2024 interview with Good Morning America<\/em><\/a>, she said, <\/span>\u201cI feel so connected to America that I want to go out there again and sing and play music and hold their hands and [tour] and bring <\/span>my daughter<\/span> and show her and all that stuff.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\nHow to Watch American Idol<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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