Noah Thompson Proves He’s ‘American Idol’ Top 14 Material With Performance Of ‘Cover Me Up’

“American Idol” had to get creative on Sunday night after two contestants tested positive for COVID. Noah Thompson and Fritz Hager were both unable to make it to the stage for the live show, but that didn’t stop them from competing for a spot in the top five.

Noah Thompson wasn’t about to let COVID stop his “American Idol” journey.

Fritz Hager wasn’t able to take to the “American Idol” stage as planned on Sunday after contracting COVID-19 but he still managed to wow the judges.

Two more contestants have eliminated from American Idol‘s latest season and the Top 5 have been revealed.

It has just been announced that two of the American Idol contestants have tested positive for COVID-19.

Christian Guardino put his own spin on the “Lion King” classic “Circle Of Life” on Sunday’s “American Idol” Disney Night episode.

Nicolina Bozzo showed off her villainous side on Sunday’s “American Idol”.

Three more contestants have been eliminated from American Idol‘s latest season and the Top 7 have been revealed.

“Heartbreak Warfare,” indeed.Katy Perry had a hilarious reaction to a Top 11 contestant on “American Idol” during a song challenge.The contestants took part in a “Judges’ Song Contest” where each contestant picked one of three songs to perform without knowing which judge chose the song and had to guess who it was.Noah Thompson selected to sing John Mayer’s 2009 hit “Heartbreak Warfare.” The contestant, 20, from Kentucky then guessed to host Ryan Seacrest that Perry had chosen the song for him. “I picked Katy,” said Thompson, clearly unaware that Mayer and Perry had dated.

Katy Perry has often had moments of hilarity on American Idol, but on the show's latest episode, an unexpected moment ended up a little more awkward for her than expected.MORE: Katy Perry leaves viewers stunned in whimsical green pantsuit live on American IdolThe latest live episode of the show on Monday night featured the Judge's Song Contest, a segment where each contestant was anonymously given a song chosen by the judges and the song they'd perform would net that judge a point.VIDEO: Katy Perry's husband Orlando Bloom cuts a turkey on ThanksgivingFor contestant Noah Thompson, he was given a choice of three songs, two of which ended up being by John Mayer and one by John Denver.While he initially leaned toward the John Denver song, he ended up opting for the John Mayer track Heartbreak Warfare, delivering a performance that impressed the judges.MORE: Katy Perry updates fans with baby number two newsHowever, the moment quickly turned slightly uncomfortable when Ryan Seacrest asked Noah who he thought chose the song, and he picked Katy, unaware of her history with the singer-songwriter, having been in an on-and-off relationship with him.She quickly tried to figure out how to react as the audience let out a few knowing chuckles.

Katy Perry had the perfect response to an “American Idol” contestant who clearly didn’t know she used to date John Mayer.

We’re down to the Top 10 contestants on American Idol and there are just a few weeks remaining in the competition.

Katy Perry had a hilarious reaction during the latest American Idol episode when a contestant tried to connect her to John Mayer.

Noah Thompson bets it all on his new song choice on “American Idol”.

American Idol‘s top 11 contestants for the season have finally been revealed.

Former security guard Fritz Hager brought his cheeky charm to the “American Idol” stage Sunday night.

Earlier this week, Warner Bros. Discovery announced it would be shutting down CNN+ less than a month after the new streaming service debuted. Of course, Trevor Noah had something to say about it.During Thursday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Noah poked some lighthearted fun at the news.