‘American Idol’ 2025: Release Date, Time and Streaming Info

The American Idol Top 12 has been finally revealed. The Season 23 dirty dozen were revealed on Sunday’s live “Rock & Roll Hall of Fame” show, which included the legendary James Taylor as a guest coach.

‘American Idol”s Top 12 with Hall of Fame Legends Night

America will discover which music icons will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in addition to learning who its Top 12 finalists are. The remaining 14 participants, including judge Lionel Richie, who was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, will play songs that have previously been sung by inductees.

James Taylor Mentors ‘American Idol’ on Hall of Fame Night

James Taylor, the 2000 Hall of Fame inductee and singer of “Fire and Rain,” will be the candidates’ guest adviser. Viewers will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite competitors prior to eliminations when the performances conclude and this year’s inductees are announced.’

Who’s left on ‘American Idol’ Season 23?

After “American Idol,” the final 14 contestants are announced on April 21.

The ‘American Idol’ Contestants Face Off Head-to-Head in the Race to the Top 12

The group of vocalists who either won the audience vote or were passed over by the judges will face off against each other in an attempt to be one of the lucky 12 who advance to the next round of the competition.

• Kolbi Jordan
• Thunderstorm Artis
• Filo
• John Foster
• Mattie Pruitt
• Canaan James Hill
• Breanna Nix
• Jamal Roberts
• Slater Nalley
• Gabby Samone

The judges who spared Desmond Roberts, Josh King, Ché, and Amanda Barise will have another chance to wow the audience with their performances.

Isaiah Misailegalu, Drew Ryn, Olivier Bergeron, Baylee Littrell, Zaylie Windsor, and Victor Solomon were among the six singers who were sent home after the judges failed to save them.

What time is ‘American Idol’ on?

“American Idol” airs on Monday nights at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT).

Where to watch ‘American Idol’ Season 23

“American Idol” airs Monday nights on ABC, with episodes available to stream on Hulu the next day.

‘American Idol’ 2025 Episode Schedule