For the Disney Night episode on American Idol, Katy Perry went all out with her Tinkerbell outfit, complete with a blonde updo, matching eyebrows, wings, and a wand. The 36-year-old singer fully embraced the theme by sprinkling her comments to contestants with Disney references, telling Alyssa Wray, 19, that she was a “permanent princess” who would never turn back into a pumpkin, and reminding Willie Spence, 21, that he was no longer a “Lost Boy.”
Katy Perry went all out dressing up as Tinkerbell for the Disney Night episode on American Idol, surprising contestant Chayce Beckham with sparkly confetti and a message of faith and trust. Disney Night is a beloved tradition for the singer, who has previously appeared as Snow White, Ursula, and Dumbo’s mother on the show. Next week, fans can look forward to Coldplay Week on American Idol.
Magical wand accessory: The pop star, who is 36 years old, fully embraced the theme by rocking a blonde updo, perfectly groomed eyebrows, enchanting wings, and a sparkly wand. She added a touch of Disney magic to her feedback for contestants, sprinkling in references to the beloved fairy tales.
Pixie magic: During the competition, Katy pulled a delightful surprise out of her green purse and showered the stage with sparkling confetti, adding a touch of sparkle to the event.
Massive wings: Katy sported oversized wings for the entirety of the two-hour show.
The star-studded panel of judges, including Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie, kicked off the show in style. Lead vocalist Chris Martin, aged 44, will be providing guidance to contestants, and the band will be unveiling their latest track, “Higher Power.” As this week’s episode unfolded, the remaining singers braced themselves for Disney Week, aware that only seven out of the current top 10 would make it through. Arthur Gunn, a 23-year-old from Wichita, Kansas, emerged as the fan favorite to return to competition for season 18.
Returning to the competition is Arthur Gunn, a 23-year-old musician hailing from Wichita, Kansas. He was chosen by fans in a recent vote to make a comeback in season 18 of the show.
Ryan Seacrest was the host of Disney Night, where the top 10 contestants performed. Despite a smooth re-entry, Alyssa, Deshawn Goncalves, 20, and Cassandra Coleman, 24, were eliminated from the competition. The show kicked off with everyone except Arthur at Walt Disney World in Orlando, exploring the parks with their loved ones. They received guidance from John Stamos, a former Full House star, Beach Boys drummer, and Broadway performer who also appeared in ABC’s The Little Mermaid Live! production.
Celebrity coach: The participants received guidance from the talented John Stamos, 57, known for his role in Full House and as a drummer for the Beach Boys. Stamos, also a Broadway performer, shared his expertise after his recent appearance in ABC’s The Little Mermaid Live! show.
Upon returning to Los Angeles, they teamed up with Disney Channel sensation Sofia Carson, 28, at the Dolby Theatre to sing their version of A Whole New World from Aladdin. Jon Batiste, 34, who won an Oscar, also made an appearance to perform his popular song It’s Alright (Why You Gotta) from the animated movie Soul released last year. The first contestant to take the stage was 16-year-old high schooler Caleb Kennedy from Roebuck, South Carolina, who impressed everyone with his rendition of Real Gone from Cars.
Popular Disney Channel actress Sofia Carson, who is 28 years old, wowed the audience with her performance of the classic song “A Whole New World” from the beloved movie Aladdin, at the iconic Dolby Theatre.
First on the stage was Caleb Kennedy, a 16-year-old high school student from Roebuck, South Carolina, who impressed everyone with his performance of Real Gone from Cars. The judges were blown away by his infectious energy, with Katy Perry even joking that he was like Peter Pan.
Next up was Willie Spence, a 21-year-old from Douglas, Georgia, who paid tribute to his late grandfather by singing Circle Of Life from The Lion King. Luke Bryan noted that Willie had a magical quality about him, as evidenced by someone screaming during his performance. “Get ready,” Bryan said, “because you’ll be hearing that for the rest of your life.”
Homage tune: Willie Spence, a 21-year-old from Douglas, Georgia, paid tribute to his grandfather who recently passed away from COVID-19 by performing “Circle Of Life” from The Lion King. Deshawn, a college student from Cleveland, gave a stylish performance of “When You Wish Upon A Star” from Pinocchio, channeling his inner Frank Sinatra on stage. Luke praised Deshawn’s transformation from the audition, pointing out how incredible it is to see contestants like him flourish and come out of their shell on the show. Sixteen-year-old Casey Bishop from Estero, Florida, tugged at the heartstrings with her rendition of “When She Loved Me” from Toy Story 2.
In a jazzy twist, Deshawn Goncalves, a college student from Cleveland, put his own spin on the classic song “When You Wish Upon A Star” from Pinocchio. Channeling his inner Frank Sinatra, he owned the stage with his smooth performance.
Gifted teenager: Casey Bishop, a 16-year-old high school student from Estero, Florida, impressed everyone with her rendition of When She Loved Me from Toy Story 2. Katy Perry praised Casey’s vocal range and versatility, predicting a bright future for her in the music industry. Luke Bryan referred to Casey as a rising star and stated that her performance gave him chills like never before in his time on Idol. Following Casey’s performance, Chayce, a machinery operator from Apple Valley, California, delivered a gritty interpretation of Dumbo’s Baby Mine, earning praise from the judges.
Chayce, a machinery operator hailing from Apple Valley, California, impressed the judges with his unique take on Dumbo’s classic tune “Baby Mine.”
Luke described the tune as having a nostalgic yet trendy country vibe, especially loving the inclusion of a steel guitar. Katy praised the transformation of the lullaby into a catchy and modern track before adding a touch of magic with her fairy dust. Viewers also spotted former Idol contestant Graham DeFranco, 27, who had recently been seen with Hunter Metts’ family in Tennessee, now appearing on screen with Chayce’s family in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Awesome tune: “You transformed a soothing lullaby into a fantastic song,” Katy exclaimed as she playfully tossed some “fairy dust.”
Alyssa, a college student hailing from Perryville, Kentucky, impressed with her soulful R&B cover of A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes, featured in Cinderella.
Luke couldn’t help but praise her, saying, “Your entire performance – from your persona to your delivery of the song – is a true masterpiece.”
Next up was returning contestant Arthur, who put his own spin on Remember Me from Coco, giving it a more uplifting and cheerful arrangement.
In the latest twist, Arthur, a familiar face from past seasons, wowed the judges with his rendition of Remember Me from Coco. He put his own spin on the song, giving it a more upbeat and optimistic feel. Katy Perry was impressed, even noting a hint of Dave Matthews in his performance.
Cassandra, a coffee shop manager hailing from Columbia, Tennessee, decided to tackle Go The Distance from Hercules, drawing inspiration from her personal struggles and growth on her American Idol journey. Lionel Richie praised her strong and captivating performance once she had finished singing.
Cassandra Coleman, a coffee shop manager from Columbia, Tennessee, took on the Herculean task of singing “Go The Distance” from Hercules, reflecting on her difficult journey through Idol.
Katy Perry gave her encouragement, saying, “Any other doubts you have, just leave them in the fairy dust.”
Hunter, a software developer from Franklin, Tennessee, then surprised everyone with a country twist on “You’ll Be In My Heart” from Tarzan.
Impressed, Katy made a pun, saying, “You really swung that one. Keep taking those leaps. That’s what will set your voice and artistry apart.”
In the country version of American Idol, we saw software developer Hunter from Franklin, Tennessee, surprising everyone with a country rendition of “You’ll Be In My Heart” from Tarzan. The last performance of the night was by Grace Kinstler, a 20-year-old from Lakewood, Illinois, who nailed her rendition of “Into The Unknown” from Frozen II during rehearsals. Judges John and Katy were blown away by Grace’s performance, with Katy likening her voice to having a magical effect on the room. After America’s live vote, Grace was saved along with six other contestants. Don’t forget to catch the next episode of American Idol airing on Sunday on ABC.
Great advice: The final performer was Grace Kinstler, a 20-year-old from Lakewood, Illinois. Her rendition of “Into The Unknown” from Frozen II during rehearsals was so impressive that John simply said, “Just stick with that!”