Sunday's episode of American Idol turned out to be the end of the road for Gabby Samone and Mattie Pruitt. Their simultaneous eliminations leave just one woman still in the running to win Season 23: Breanna Nix.

Christian mother Breanna Nix secured her spot among the top three competitors on “American Idol” on Monday night, performing “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)” from “The Parent Trap” and “You’ll Be in My Heart” from “Tarzan.

The 25-year-old dynamo from Denton, Texas, Breanna Nix, made a triumphant comeback to the American Idol stage during Disney Night Part 2 with a passionate rendition of The Parent Trap's "This Will Be

After the remaining five competitors each gave their all with their renditions of hit Disney songs Monday night, America voted for the Top 3 singers and said goodbye to Thunderstorm Artis and Slater Nalley. The Top 3 will compete in the finale next week and head to their hometowns for a special visit.

When vying for a spot in the Top 3, “American Idol” contestant Breanna Nix chose to perform a song that scared her “to death” — and the judging panel wasn’t afraid to weigh in on her nerves.

American Idol season 23 aired episode 18 on Monday, May 12, 2025. The episode saw the Top 5 perform Disney songs as the public cast their votes online.

Denton singer Breanna Nix advanced to the top 3 in the current season of American Idol on Monday night. She will be coming home to Denton this Wednesday for a parade and live concert on the downtown Square.

“When I look at myself in the mirror - the beginning of this journey and who I am now is just completely different,” she said, explaining her song selection. “When I tried out, I didn’t even think I’d get past the judges, and then here I am in the Top 7.”

Roberts is vying for the season 23 winning title with John Foster and Breanna Nix American Idol's Top 3 contestants who will be vying for the winning title have been revealed — and Luke Bryan's got a "gut feeling" about it.