American Idol returns Sunday night just in time to take off with the Rocket Man. This season's remaining five contestants will compete for America's vote while performing renditions of classic Elton John songs. Find out which contestant will be put through when American Idol airs Sunday night at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. Viewers are able to vote for their favorite contestant at the start of the show through American Idol online voting portal or through the app. Find Sunday's setlist below: Alejandro Aranda – "Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word" Laci Kaye Booth – "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting" Laine Hardy – "Something About The Way You Look Tonight" Madison Vandenburg – "Your Song" Wade Cota – "Rocket Man" As audiences gear up for another night of tense competition, some can't seem to shake last week's surprising elimination of church janitor Jeremiah Lloyd Harmon. "I wish my favorite song 'Tiny Dancer' was there. And do you know who would of rocked it?? Jeremiah," Twitter user @QueenLisaLu. "Oh wait he's not there because the judges blew it last week and he's gone." "Would have been a perfect week for Jeremiah... since Elton John himself commented about his performance last time he sang it," @Everyday_Alina added. "Still angers me how he went out sad last week and that they are having an Elton John theme this week it doesn't get any worse than that," Twitter user @ItMeErnie20 concluded. Despite his powerful vocals and emotional backstory, Harmon saw himself in the bottom two last week with fellow contestant Laci Kaye Booth. Judges decided to use their one save of the season on Booth, which sent the beloved contestant packing. "Thank you @americanidol it has been a pleasure. Sending my love out to all of the #teamjer fans for your continued support. I'm so excited for what the future holds," Harmon wrote in a Facebook post. During Sunday's episode, American Idol tweeted off of their official account that app users are required to download the "most recent" version of the app to cast votes. How to Vote for Alejandro To vote for @scarypoolparty, vote on the American Idol App, at https://t.co/6tUFeQAu8p, or text 11 to 21523. Limit 10 votes per contestant per method. #AmericanIdol pic.twitter.com/v6hlVvOuoX — American Idol (@AmericanIdol) May 13, 2019 How to Vote for Laine To vote for @TheLaineHardy, vote on the American Idol App, at https://t.co/6tUFeQAu8p, or text 1 to 21523. Limit 10 votes per contestant per method. #AmericanIdol pic.twitter.com/mR9m9dhTpS — American Idol (@AmericanIdol) May 13, 2019 How to Vote for Madison To vote for @MadisonV, vote on the American Idol App, at https://t.co/6tUFeQAu8p, or text 8 to 21523. Limit 10 votes per contestant per method. #AmericanIdol pic.twitter.com/oPPyGkNjjp — American Idol (@AmericanIdol) May 13, 2019 How to Vote for Wade To vote for @WadeCota, vote on the American Idol App, at https://t.co/6tUFeQAu8p, or text 6 to 21523. Limit 10 votes per contestant per method. #AmericanIdol pic.twitter.com/pkaVJWpe7U — American Idol (@AmericanIdol) May 13, 2019 How to Vote for Laci To vote for @lacikayebooth, vote on the American Idol App, at https://t.co/6tUFeQAu8p, or text 13 to 21523. Limit 10 votes per contestant per method. #AmericanIdol pic.twitter.com/GNvpi5q5Ys — American Idol (@AmericanIdol) May 13, 2019 Who is Moving onto the Finale?<doc-sep>The Sunday May 5 episode of “American Idol” spotlighted the Top 6. Each of these half dozen finalists sang two tunes: one from the summer of 1969 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock musical festival and another chosen as inspirational by Grammy-winning Christian singer Lauren Daigle, who got her start on the show. As the show was seen live from coast-to-coast, America cast votes for their favorites in real-time. The results were revealed by host Ryan Seacrest at the end of the two-hour episode. The top four vote-getters — Alejandro Aranda, , Wade Cota, Laine Hardy and Madison VanDenburg — moved on in the competition to be crowned winner of season 17. The bottom two — Laci Kaye Booth and Jeremiah Lloyd Harmon — were to be eliminated unless the judges chose to use their single save of the season. After a nerve-wracking few moments, Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie opted to throw a lifeline to Laci. Do you think this was the right decision or was Jeremiah robbed of a place in the Top 5? Take a look at the list of songs that each has sung throughout the competition and then cast your ballot as to who should have moved on to the Top 5 on May 12. Laci Kaye Booth Top 40: “Georgia on My Mind” by Ray Charles Top 20 Solo: “I Want You To Want Me” by Cheap Trick Top 20 Duet: with Brett Young on “Mercy” by Young Top 14 Song 1: “I Miss You” by Blink 182 Top 14 Song 2: “As Long as You Follow” by Fleetwood Mac Top 10 Song: “I See the Light” from “Tangled” Top 8 Song: “Love of My Life” by Queen Top 6 Song 1: “Open Arms” by Journey Top 6 Song 2: “To Love Somebody” by Janis Joplin SIGN UP for Gold Derby’s newsletter with experts’ latest predictions Jeremiah Lloyd Harmon Top 40: “Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac Top 20 Solo: “(To) Make You Feel My Love” by Bob Dylan Top 20 Duet: with Cynthia Erivo on “Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper Top 14 Song 1: We All Fall in Love Sometimes” by Elton John Top 14 Song 2: “Almost Heaven” (original song) Top 10 Song: “Candle on the Water” from “Pete’s Dragon” Top 8 Song: “Who Wants to Live Forever” by Queen Top 6 Song 1: “Somewhere” by Barbra Streisand Top 6 Song 2: “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” by Joan Baez DISCUSS All things “American Idol” with TV insiders in our notorious forums<doc-sep>
Tonight was the final episode of American Idol prior to the 2019 finale and there were 5 contestants performing for the top 3 spots in the finale. They each performed songs by Elton John and other songs as well, dedicating some performances to their heroes or heroines, in honor of Mother’s Day. It was up to the voters to decide who would make it through tonight, as the show aired live from coast to coast. Now let’s get into the live spoilers on the winners … The top 5 remaining contestants in the mix were Wade Cota, Alejandro Aranda, Laine Hardy, Madison Vandenburg, and Laci Kaye Booth. On last week’s episode, Booth was not in the top remaining singers, but the judges had saved her. So, who did America choose to push forward into the grand finale? … And, the first person announced as competing in the top 3 was Laine Hardy. Hardy previously was a contestant on the show and, unexpectedly, returned this season. Madison Vandenburg was the second performer announced as moving forward as well. And, rounding out the top 3 for the finale was Alejandro Aranda. This meant that Booth and Cota were eliminated. Those who get to head into the finale also get to go back to their hometowns as part of the finale special. And, Underwood, Dan + Shay, Weezer, and Adam Lambert are just a few of the stars performing on the finale episode. Next week’s 2019 finale will air on Sunday, May 19, 2019, from 8 – 11 p.m. ET/5 – 8 p.m. CT/7 – 10 p.m. CT. And, only one of the top 3 performers will become the next American Idol. Here’s a rundown of tonight’s song choices and performances: Songs of Elton John Alejandro Aranda – “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word” Laci Kaye Booth – “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting” Laine Hardy – “Something About the Way You Look Tonight” Madison VanDenburg – “Your Song” Wade Cota – “Rocket Man” Bobby Bones’ Choice Alejandro Aranda – “No Woman No Cry” by Bob Marley and the Wailers Laci Kaye Booth – “The House that Built Me” by Miranda Lambert Laine Hardy – “Can’t You See” by the Marshall Tucker Band Madison VanDenburg – “What About Us” by Pink Wade Cota – “You Are The Best Thing” by Ray Lamontagne Dedication Performances Alejandro Aranda – “Blesser This”, an original song Laci Kaye Booth – “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac Laine Hardy – “Hey Jude” by The Beatles Madison VanDenburg – “Make You Feel Me Love” by Bob Dylan and Adele Wade Cota – “Hard Luck Woman” by KISS