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.

“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.”

Breanna Nix marked a major milestone on American Idol season 23 as she was named one of the final three contestants moving on to the grand finale.

Texas native Breanna Nix lands in the ‘American Idol’ top 5, wowing judges and fans with her voice and inspiring weight-loss journey.

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.

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.