On April 21, 2025, the latest episode of American Idol revealed the results for the Top 14 contestants following a memorable “Songs of Faith”theme night. Host Ryan Seacrest guided the eager audience as the top 20 artists learned their fates in an emotionally charged atmosphere.
The top 10 artists celebrated their advancement with additional performances, while the bottom 10 aimed to escape elimination by vying for one of the judges’ coveted saves. Among the contestants was Olivier Bergeron, who, despite his previous standout performances, found himself facing potential removal in what is colloquially dubbed the “danger zone.”
Olivier took the stage to perform It’s Not My Time by 3 Doors Down, pouring his heart into the song in a bid to secure his place in the Top 14. Although the judging panel offered their support, ultimately, he was not selected to continue in the competition, leaving many fans astonished by his unexpected placement in the bottom group.
Following the results, social media erupted with mixed reactions from viewers. A considerable number of fans voiced their belief that Olivier deserved another chance, expressing their frustration over the elimination. Many took to X (formerly Twitter) to discuss his fate.
“no drew? no olivier? cancel the rest of the season,”one fan commented.
“So sad Olivier didn’t make it through. #AmericanIdol I think he could be a true superstar. Wishing him great success!”another user said.
“Don’t feel defeated. You had a great performance tonight. You have a good voice, Olivier Bergeron,”an X user wrote.
“I don’t really understand WHY they went for Josh over Olivier — but at least we got Che still repping for the internationals,”a tweet read.
Fans continued to express their thoughts, suggesting confusion among the judges’ decisions, with many advocating for a replacement between Josh and Olivier.
“Swap Olivier for Josh. I think they just got confused,”a fan wrote.
“NOT OLIVIER. WTF are you people listening to and voting on??? because this doesn’t make sense the ones in danger,”one netizen tweeted.
“OLIVIER’S NOT SAFE? ZUT ALORS — and yet I liked his performance LAST night a LOT more (though tonight’s is still nice),”one tweet said.
“Damn I love Olivier,”another user said.
Top 14 Contestants of American Idol Season 23
During the episode, Olivier battled hard with his rendition of It’s Not My Time, hoping to earn rescue by the judges. Despite receiving high praise from Carrie Underwood for his unique rock style—claiming to have championed his efforts—Olivier was ultimately eliminated.
The Top 14 contestants advancing in the competition include: Kolbi Jordan, Thunderstorm Artis, Filo, John Foster, Mattie Pruitt, Canaan James Hill, Breanna Nix, Jamal Roberts, Slater Nally, Gabby Samone, Desmond Roberts, Josh King, Che Chesterman, and Amanda Barise.
Olivier Bergeron, a 23-year-old truck driver from Kedgwick, New Brunswick, initially gained attention on American Idol for his French-language music and the release of his EP Dans un vieux placard in 2024. During the show, he expressed admiration for the judging panel:
“I love Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie is just a legend. You know, he worked with Michael Jackson and people like this. And I love the tone of Luke Bryan too,”he shared.
Olivier, who learned to play guitar through YouTube tutorials and previously reached the semifinals in Canada’s Star Académie, described his aspirations to be a singer, referring to it as an “emergency”in his life that must succeed.
For those interested in the latest episodes of American Idol, they are currently available for streaming on Hulu. Stay tuned for further updates and performances!