While fans eagerly await their next big performances, the Top 14 contestants of American Idol Season 23 traded the stage lights for star lights at Hulu’s Get Real House—a glitzy reality TV celebration held in Los Angeles on April 22, 2025.
The event, designed to bring together stars from Hulu and ABC’s biggest unscripted shows, was a glam-packed affair featuring appearances by reality TV icons like Khloe Kardashian, Dancing With the Stars hosts Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro, and Bachelor host Jesse Palmer. For the Idol hopefuls, it was a dream night of mingling with stars, sharing stages, and soaking up the limelight beyond the Idol bubble.
Contestants including Amanda Barise, Desmond Roberts, Mattie Pruitt, and Jamal Roberts strutted into the event camera-ready, flaunting bold hair, sleek makeup, and red carpet-worthy outfits. Each had individual photo ops to show off their looks—and, naturally, they took to social media to share behind-the-scenes snaps and selfies with their celeb idols.
Among the fan-favorite moments: The Hills alum Spencer Pratt, currently starring on Hulu’s Got To Get Out, shared a fun video urging fans to vote for Amanda Barise. Gabby Samone posted IG Stories packed with star-studded selfies—including shots with Jimmy Kimmel, TikTok and YouTube star Markell Washington, and a grinning Alfonso Ribeiro, joined by fellow contestants Kolbi Jordan and Desmond Roberts. Ché Chesterman, the English standout, snapped pics with celebs and even revealed a Kardashian-themed swag bag—complete with 818 Tequila merch, Kylie’s lip gloss trio, Khloe’s XO perfume, and Kourtney’s Lemme Matcha supplements.
As if the night wasn’t dazzling enough, several Idol contestants took the mic for an intimate live performance that had guests cheering and stars swaying. Among those who sang were Kolbi Jordan, who delivered a fiery rendition of Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” as well as Gabby Samone, Amanda Barise, Mattie Pruitt, and Breanna Nix, each performing standout numbers. Slater Nalley and John Foster teamed up on stage for a fun duet moment, while Desmond Roberts hyped the crowd with an energetic solo, fists in the air.
Entertainment reporter Dean McCarthy shared highlights of the performances, and fans were thrilled to see familiar faces shining in a new spotlight.
Perhaps the most heartwarming moment came from 18-year-old John Foster, who had a truly full-circle moment when he met TV icon Vanna White of Wheel of Fortune. Sharing a video on social media, a clearly emotional Foster called the meeting “incredible.”
“I’m just flabbergasted right now,” he said, beaming. “There’s no other words to say.”
Vanna was equally enthusiastic. Holding his hands, she praised Foster’s talent and sincerity, saying, “It is such a pleasure to meet this young man, and he is so talented and so good!” The two shared a heartfelt hug, capping off a night of connection, celebration, and pure star magic.
While competition continues to heat up on American Idol, this star-studded detour gave the Top 14 contestants a well-deserved moment in the Hollywood spotlight—proof that, win or lose, they’re already stepping into stardom.
