American Idol's Top 3 Revealed On Disney Night! Are The Right Singers Going To The Finale?

There was plenty of pixie dust to go around on Monday night as American Idol returned to the Happiest Place on Earth for a full night of Disney-themed performances.

Unfortunately, there weren't plenty of votes to go around. While we began the hour with a strong Top 5 — Thunderstorm Artis, John Foster, Slater Nalley, Breanna Nix and Jamal Roberts — we ended it by saying goodbye to another duo. That means, ready or not, we now know which three singers will compete for the grand prize during Sunday's three-hour Season 23 finale (ABC, 8/7c).

In addition to each of the contestants taking the stage twice on Monday, Idol also welcomed back Season 21 winner Iam Tongi for a performance of "Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride," as featured on the soundtrack to the upcoming live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch.

Read on for a breakdown of how everyone fared on Monday, including which pair got the axe and which three will be back for Sunday's finale. When you're finished, drop a comment with your thoughts below: Were any of your favorites eliminated? Plus, vote for the singer you want to win it all!

As Lin pointed out, "Slater sounds like he could be cousins with Randy Newman," making Toy Story's "You've Got a Friend in Me" the perfect song choice for Season 23's resident gravelly growler. But lest you accuse of Slater of playing it safe, this marked the first time he's taken the stage without his trusty guitar, forcing him to get a little... creative. And honestly, I dug the vibes he was putting out there. Dressed to the nines (Wheezy would approve!) and oozing charisma, Slater effortlessly crooned his way through this one. It wasn't the wildest vocal journey he's taken us on, but as we've discovered, less is often more with performances like this. Even out of his element, Slater handled himself like a total pro.

Andy's Grade: "A-"

For his second "Disney" song, Slater went full bananas, performing "Born to Be Wild" from the soundtrack to D3: The Mighty Ducks. As a Disney purist, I wish he'd chosen something a little more magical. But as a Slater fan, I've got to hand it to the guy — he knew he would kill it. With pyrotechnics as explosive as his vocals, he went full force on this one, blowing away everyone's expectations with a perfect rock performance. (Side note: I'm not the least bit surprised to hear that Carrie is a Mighty Ducks fan. Hearing her do that little "quack, quack, quack" made me an even bigger fan.)

Andy's Grade: "A"

John's favorite Disney movie is The Princess and the Frog, but since he already performed "Almost There" last night, he had to switch gears a bit, opting instead to cover The Jungle Book's "The Bare Necessities." It wasn't the most exciting performance of the night, but you'd be hard-pressed to find anything technically wrong with it. John was fully in his element under that spotlight, giving us those classic country vocals and playing the heck out of his guitar. (And here's a pro tip: If you're a fan of the country spin John put on this particular classic, you'd love the updated Country Bear Musical Jamboree at Disney World. It's everything you just saw on stage... only with animatronic bears.)

Andy's Grade: "A-"

Picking "Rainbow Connection" from The Muppet Movie was a no-brainer for John, who was already intimately familiar with the iconic ditty. The problem? He only really knew the Willie Nelson version, forcing Lin to steer him in a more Muppet-y direction. There was definitely still a healthy dose of Willie energy in the performance, but it also felt authentic to who John is as an artist. I won't lie, it was a little coffee shop for me — certainly not the exciting showing you'd hope for at this point in the competition — but John, like everyone else still standing, has already shown us exactly who he is. It's just a question of whether that's what America wants.

Andy's Grade: "A-"

Somebody had to sing Cinderella's "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes," and I'm not the least bit upset that it turned out to be Thunderstorm. It's a classic ditty he sings to his own kids as a lullaby, something Lin encouraged him to lean into in his performance. And lean in he did, drawing us in with hauntingly beautiful vocals before grabbing the song by the horns and guiding it towards an inspirational crescendo. And that falsetto at the end? Too much! Seeing Thunderstorm's kids sleeping in the audience was truly the icing on the cake here — and it was sweet.

Andy's Grade: "A-"

Back behind his trusty guitar, Thunderstorm returned to the stage with Brad Paisley's "Find Yourself" (from Cars 3, apparently). While his vocals are always solid, I actually found myself more preoccupied with his guitar playing this time around; it's pretty wild to see someone crushing two instruments at once. Even at the song's softest moments, there was so just much emotion flowing out of him, and it was a joy to feel every bit of it.

Andy's Grade: "A-"

I really want to be mad at Jamal for picking a song that just so happened to be featured on the Remember the Titans soundtrack, but how could I possibly begrudge him for wanting to perform Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's "Ain't No Mountain High Enough"? From the moment I heard he was singing this iconic jam, I knew he would crush it — and he did it without breaking a sweat. Even though he was technically still singing to earn America's votes, Jamal already proved his worth in this competition a long time ago. This was merely a reminder of what he's capable of, even if Carrie felt like he could have given it a bit more physicality.

Andy's Grade: "A-"

The moment I heard that Jamal would be lending his velvety smooth R&B vocals to the title track from Beauty and the Beast, I was big-time excited — all the better that he was doing it in a sparkly little vest. I got a little worried when he admitted to being nervous about connecting with the lyrics, but I kept the faith. And while you could definitely see the nerves on his face throughout, he definitely pulled through, taking the iconic love ballad where it needed to go... eventually.

Andy's Grade: "A-"

Look, I like Breanna a lot, which is why I won't give her too much grief about choosing Natalie Cole's "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)" for Disney Night. There are so many incredible songs to choose from in the Disney canon, and she went with a song that happened to be featured in The Parent Trap. I call shenanigans on that choice. And it's not like Breanna came out and fell on her face or anything, but this just wasn't her best performance. We've come to expect show-stopping moments from her at this point, and it simply didn't meet those expectations. Even the judges had to bend over backwards to find compliments — and all they do is compliment!

Andy's Grade: "B+"

As a tribute to her loving hubby, Breanna returned to the stage with "You'll Be in My Heart" from Tarzan, which also happens to be his favorite Disney movie. (She snagged herself a man of taste!) This was another effortless home run for Breanna, who excelled as powerfully in the softer moments as she did when her bombastic voice was allowed to fill the entire auditorium. Well played.

Andy's Grade: "A"

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