The top 20 contestants on American Idol Season 23 (2025) are:
- Canaan James Hill (Platinum Ticket winner)
- Kolbi Jordan (Platinum Ticket winner)
- Filo (Platinum Ticket winner)
- Baylee Littrell (son of Backstreet Boys star Brian Littrell)
- Thunderstorm Artis (The Voice alum)
- Victor Solomon (The Voice alum)
- Drew Ryn (X Factor alum)
- Desmond Roberts
- Josh King
- Amanda Barise
- John Foster
- Mattie Pruitt
- Olivier Bergeron
- Breanna Nix
- Isaiah Misailegalu
- Gabby Samone
- Slater Nalley
- Zaylie Windsor
- Jamal Roberts
- Ché Chesterman
This list was revealed during the Easter episode on April 20, 2025, after the top 24 performances and viewer voting. The contestants performed songs of faith for this round, and the judges included Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie, but the decisions were made by viewers going forward
