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American Idol season 23 aired a brand-new episode this week, during which the competition's Top 10 was narrowed down to the Top 8. After all the performances were wrapped up, including those by former winner Abi Carter and guest mentor Miranda Lambert, host Ryan Seacrest announced the results of the public vote, revealing that Thunderstorm Artis, Kolbi Jordan, and Canaan James Hill were in the bottom.
The host noted that each finalist received over a million votes, but Kolbi Jordan and Canaan James Hill received the least number of votes. Fans online reacted to the elimination of these two contestants from American Idol season 23, arguing that others were less deserving than the two.
"How is Josh and Mattie still on #americanidol Canaan and Kolbi this week…Filo last week….um…is this a joke?," one person wrote on X.
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"So wait a minute America, you telling me that if Mattie and Josh where to go head-to-head in a sing off against Kolbi and Canaan... Mattie and Josh would win??? Get da ____ otta here. Smh," a fan commented.
"American idol sent KOLBIIII home and kept Mattie, Josh King, and weak a*s Thunderstorm?!!! Yall really racist atp," a tweet read.
Fans of American Idol season 23 were unhappy with the latest elimination:
"Yeahh sent CANAAN AND KOLBY HOME??!??? #AmericanIdol wtff!!!!!!! I’m not watching this sh*t no more!!!! Who tf is voting????" a person wrote.
"I am actually upset after watching American Idol tonight…and I never let these shows get to me. Two of the best voices in the history of the show were eliminated tonight. There is NO WAY that Canaan and Kolbi should have gone home. I may not watch again this season. Ok….rant over," a fan commented.
"#AmericanIdol count your days...america needs to stop sending home the best singers. get your ears checked fr. kolbi and canaan can sing circles around everyone there, like ???" a tweet read.
Fans of American Idol season 23 further said:
"Not as outrageous as Fantasia, Jennifer Hudson and Letoya London being in bottom 3 - & Jenny sent home - but voting politics are still same. Would have loved to see Canaan again but out of the 3 not mad Thunderstorm chosen. I pray all excel in their gifts," a person wrote.
"Canaan and Kolbi had a rough night. Canaan struggles when he’s not singing Gospel and not many idol fans are into the gospel thing. Just my opinion though. Thunderstorm is one of my faves though," a fan commented.
Kolbi Jordan and Canaan Hill James get eliminated from American Idol season 23 ahead of the Top 8
In the latest episode of American Idol season 23, two contestants were sent home after the public voted for their favorite to see in the Top 8. Following the performances by the contestants and guests, host Ryan Seacrest mentioned that he had the results in his hand and explained that everyone received 1 million votes in the latest voting round.
He announced Breanna as the first person to move forward. The singer hugged her fellow contestants as she walked offstage, and Ryan revealed the next contestant who was safe. Mattie Pruitt followed, and as she walked offstage, Miranda Lambert hugged her.
Jamal Roberts was the third contestant from American Idol season 23 to reach the Top 8. Ryan stated that the next person America believed in was John Foster. Gabby Samone, Josh King, and Slater Nalley were also safe, leaving Thunderstorm Artis, Canaan James Hill, and Kolbi Jordan in the bottom three.
"Whose journey will continue? Love you all, good luck," Ryan said before proceeding with the results.
The season 23 host noted that only one spot remained and announced that the final person advancing to the Top 8 was Thunderstorm Artis, meaning that Canaan and Kolbi's journeys had come to an end.
Tune in on Monday, May 5, 2025, to watch the Top 8 perform on American Idol season 23 on ABC.
