'American Idol' Judges Test Their Friendship In New Disney Night Teaser Clip
By Kelly Coffey-Behrens on May 10, 2024 at 8:44 PM EDT
The highly anticipated 'American Idol'Disney night is almost here, and Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie are bringing the magic.
The three singers met up with host Ryan Seacrest at Disneyland ahead of Disney night, and they are testing their friendship.
'American Idol' Judges Sing 'You've Got A Friend In Me'
In a new promo for the upcoming episode, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Ryan Seacrest delivered a heartwarming rendition of 'You've Got a Friend in Me' from Disney-Pixar's 'Toy Story.'
Bryan and Richie begin the cover near Buena Vista Street in Disneyland as Perry and Seacrest later enter the frame and join in shortly before the four individuals stroll down Disney California Adventure's streets as they make their way to Pixar Pier, but things soon take a turn.
In the promo, shared with Entertainment Tonight, the cast then had some fun as they played around with a Buzz Lightyear Light-Up Bubble Wand before jumping on the iconic Incredicoaster. However, Richie got stuck holding everyone else's belongings and missed out on riding the coaster.
After leaving Richie behind, the four met back up, and Perry put her art skills to the test as she drew a caricature of Bryan, Seacrest, and Richie -- and let's just say they were not impressed.
Clearly, the four put their friendship to the test as they sang 'You've Got A Friend In Me' and ran around Disneyland, but thanks to their special bond, everything turned out okay.
'American Idol' Disney Night Setlist
The full setlist for 'American Idol' Disney Night is as follows:
- Abi Carter: 'Part Of Your World' from 'The Little Mermaid' and ‘The Chain’ from 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'
- Emmy Russell: ‘Carried Me With You’ from 'Onward' and ‘The Climb’ from 'Hannah Montana: The Movie'
- Jack Blocker: ‘Nobody’s Fool’ from 'Cars 2' and ‘Space Oddity’ from 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny'
- Triston Harper: ‘Almost There’ from 'The Princess and the Frog' and ‘Life Is A Highway’ from 'Cars'
- Will Moseley: ‘The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy’ from 'Toy Story 4' and ‘Born to Be Wild’ from 'D3: The Mighty Ducks'
'American Idol' Contestant Emmy Russell On How The Show Is A 'Continuing Journey'
Emmy Russell, who is country legend Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter, has made it to the top 5 of this season but says the show is still a "continuing journey."
“I don’t think I’m ever past nerves or confidence,” Russell told Parade. “I think it’s a continuing journey for me. But I do think the more that’s going on, I’m getting more confident.”
She later said that Katy Perry is the judge she feels most connected to.
“I feel this weird connection with Katy," she told the outlet. “I feel like she just encouraged me so much and, I don’t know, I just felt like it was her wanting me to be Emmy but then be proud of where I’ve come from, too.”
Emmy Russell On Being Related To Loretta Lynn
During one episode, Russell performed one of her grandmother's songs, which she says impacted her view of her family.
"I would always run away from my family and just not want to be a part of it. And I think this was the first time that I said, 'I'm proud. I'm proud to be in this family 'cause with the family comes a blessing, but with it comes a curse," the 25-year-old told PEOPLE.
"I think just closing my eyes and telling her, 'I'm proud of you.' I did that in rehearsal. I was like, 'I'm proud of you.' I want people to feel proud of their story, where they've come from, and I hope that that song made them feel like, 'Oh, I can be proud of where I come from,'" she added. "I'm just really grateful."
Katy Perry Is Leaving 'American Idol'
As fans get ready for Disney night, they can't help but remember that this is the last season Katy Perry will appear as a judge.
On a previous episode of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Perry hinted that her time on 'Idol' would be ending.
"I think this probably will be my last show, my last season for 'Idol,'" she told the late-night talk show host in February. "I mean, I love 'Idol' so much. I know. It's connected me with the heart of America, but I feel like I need to go out and feel that pulse to my own beat. You know what I'm saying, Jimmy?"
A few weeks later, according to a previous report from The Blast, the 'I Kissed A Girl' artist then confirmed she would step down as an 'American Idol"' judge on 'Good Morning America.'
"It's been an amazing journey with them," she said of her fellow judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie and host Ryan Seacrest.