Disney night continued on the May 12 episode of “American Idol,” which saw the top five contestants perform twice — one Disney-themed Heroes and one Villains themed track — for America’s vote. Lin-Manuel Miranda returned as a special guest, giving the five finalists advice in what could be their last performances.

Slater Nalley will not be the next “American Idol.” The singer will return home to metro Atlanta after he didn’t get enough votes on Monday night to make it to the season 23 finale. Throughout the season,

Getting a vote of confidence from an “American Idol” judge one week before the season finale is likely a dream come true for every “Idol” finalist. But during Monday night’s episode of the singing competition, contestant John Foster received something even more meaningful: a vote of confidence from judge and former “Idol” winner, Carrie Underwood.