Curious about who went home and who made it into American Idol’s Top 8 in 2025? This week marks a turning point in a season filled with powerful performances, high-stakes decisions, and emotional connections with viewers across the country. With guidance from superstar mentors, live coast-to-coast voting, and surprise eliminations, the competition has tightened as the finale draws closer.

Here’s a look at who advanced to the Top 8 and who went home as America cast their votes during this week’s “Ladies’ Night” episode.

Who got eliminated and went home on American Idol tonight on May 4?

On May 4, 2025, American Idol cut two contestants following the Top 10 “Ladies’ Night” performances. Based on America’s live votes, the show eliminated Canaan James Hill and Kolbi Jordan.

Canaan performed “Love Wins” by Carrie Underwood, while Kolbi sang “The Chain” by Fleetwood Mac. Despite receiving feedback from judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan, both contestants failed to secure enough votes to move forward in the competition.

List of the Top 8 contestants left

The Top 8 contestants advancing in American Idol Season 23 are:

Each contestant performed songs by iconic women in music, with many choosing tracks by Adele or Carrie Underwood. The night featured mentorship from country star Miranda Lambert and a performance of her hit “Kerosene,” marking its 20th anniversary.

Abi Carter, the Season 22 winner, also returned for the TV debut of her new single “Burned.” Judges praised various performances, including Thunderstorm Artis’ rendition of “When We Were Young” and Gabby Samone’s “I Was Here” by Beyoncé. Over 22 million votes were cast, and each contestant reportedly received over 1 million votes. Ryan Seacrest revealed the Top 8 at the end of the episode.

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