'American Idol' top 7 revealed after latest elimination
Briefly

As 'American Idol' reaches its top seven contestants, the competition intensifies following a judges' save that spared one singer while eliminating another. The remaining contestants express their determination to succeed amidst growing emotional performances that have deeply moved the judges this season. Host Ryan Seacrest and judge Carrie Underwood emphasize the desire for contestants to shine in the spotlight. Upcoming Disney-themed episodes promise double eliminations, increasing the stakes as the show moves closer to its grand finale.
"This gave me wonderful experience on performing in front of massive live audiences again," King said. "I got to feel crowds again. It's such a wonderful feeling."
"It's basically how bad do you want it at this point," contestant Jamal Roberts said. "I want it real bad so I got to keep pushing, and I gotta keep doing what I'm doing now."
"I think they have been moved - emotionally moved - more so by these performers than maybe ever in the past," host Ryan Seacrest said.
"I want them to shine," judge Carrie Underwood said. "I feel like that's where we're all coming from. We want these hopefuls to do a great job."
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