We Ani The Climb 2nd Full Performance | American Idol 2023 Disney Week Top 5 S21E18

[@Lelffy]

Well… famously, Jennifer Hudson came in 7th place, and I am absolutely certain We Ani is going to be wildly successful even though she didn’t make the top 3. She’s a winner. We’re going to see and hear much more of her.

[@catherine4958]

Agreed. I like the others, but she's my winner.

[@joycemarie6078]

And AI will be there to take the credit!😮

[@ramiroachthoven4066]

*correction*Jennifer Hudson came in 6th place

[@TheMarpalm]

Great comment and comparison.

[@msjunpyo8]

Just told my daughter the same thing...She is unbelievable

[@dannyhamilton7199]

How in the world did she not win? This girl (woman) is soooo beautiful and dead on with her singing! Perfect is an understatement.

[@margomiko6723]

She will win a Grammy I'm sure. Incredible voice.

[@danorey1700]

I’m calling it now too. In the next 2-5 years watch !!!

[@IWantToMature85]

She was on The Voice before tho. She's been exposed before so I wonder why that didn't work out or so it seems.

[@jenniferpotts5190]

I can't believe she didn't make top 3- what an amazing talent!

[@sonnygoose]

I agree! I was shocked!

[@davidhill8565]

She was twanged out by Colin Stough.

[@jenniferstewart1330]

We Ani will forever be my American Idol. The performances she has delivered this season have been nothing short of extraordinary. I can’t wait til her albums start coming out.

[@jaimeoliverojr736]

Wè Ani is my winner 🏆 I won't even bother to see the last show.

[@ANGELSLVME]

I’m Done with this show! I don’t care who wins now! Wait! I do like the Country girl❤❤❤, but it will probably be that Hawaii guy😢

[@TheFinalVenue]

She already has two albums out.......

[@sharonalverson6743]

I totally agree 😅

[@thefaylawrence]

Remember, you don't have to win to become great... keep shining, and don't let anyone dim your light.

[@zoozeeQ]

I love this. You are so right.

[@CN-zi4gs]

I totally agree with you! Keep shining and keep being who you are!

[@jasminematthews8509]

Beautiful words of encouragement 🥺❤️ ♥️

[@genem2768]

It's insane how she turns every performance into art. She's sweet, stunningly gorgeous and that hair, oh my how beautiful.

[@denisehumphrey2467]

She will become a mega star ⭐️ win or lose the finals she is on her way to the top❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MrFloydSaunders]

Perfection and flawless in everyone of her performances, she is going on from this to have a big, big career.

[@FroggyFan-d6l]

We Ani is fantastic!! She will be a star and I will search for her music. Her voice is phenomenal, her stage presence is oustanding, her personality is engaging. Sad she didn't make it to the top 3!

[@sonnygoose]

She didn't make the Top 3 because then there wouldn't have been a spot for the other three - one of which shouldn't have been there!

[@cchico41]

She’s going to be a Jennifer Hudson story for sure! She shouldn’t have been eliminated but the lord has something bigger for her than idol. Kelly couldn’t put out music she wanted for a decade because of her idol contract. I’m sure she’s going to create some amazing music of her own with no restrictions! ❤🎉

[@A_idris576]

I see her as another Jennifer Hudson

[@quitmanadamdyal3736]

She sung songs nobody can come close to singing and made original artist look crazy. One of the best should have won. Amazing nothing else to say.

[@bholyoak1]

We Ani is one of the best performers/singers I have ever seen! She is Whitney Houston reincarnated and she transcends all musical genres. She is brilliant! Someone will sign her for sure- but thanks to American Idol for finding this talent and letting us witness a superstar being born!

[@tempoempreendimentos1042]

It is important to highlight that she was third in 11th. The voice season, on Team Alicia Keys

[@VioletFlameMusic]

An amazingingly beautiful & moving performance. You have all my votes, We Ani

[@sharonroossin7814]

We you are amazing. You are your own artist. You are the comple4e package. Most American Idols are shaped for the show. Meaning they want to shape the person to their liking. You are you. I cant honestly see someone trying to shape you. Because you have your own voice. Please go after your dreams. Not Idol dreams . Your so good. Peace and love

[@pourtoujours3154]

Unfortunately the best singers don't usually win on this show. But they do get noticed and get contracts. I wish her the very best. She was the very best. I hope to see her in shows, movies or wherever she can shine.

[@pancakedive6948]

This!!!

[@christopherbaker275]

Agreed

[@Les445]

I really believe that she will be a singer as well as a wonderful actress. I could even see her having her own talk show. ✌️❤️

[@river3562]

Yea and Colin made it through lmao

[@t.k3025]

She sings from emotional background. Beautiful voice.

[@johannaburton1297]

She deserved that top 3 spot!! Who needs Idol though, this girl is going places that’s for sure 🤩

[@rudymccollum5742]

I'm really surprised she got eliminated tonight. What a beautiful voice. But she is going places

[@esears3996]

Oftentimes the winners go nowhere and the runner ups shoot to fame, so I'm not worried about We Ani. She'll be busy singing for a career. For sure.

[@YodaMasterOfTheUniverse]

wtf? for real? It's really hard for powerhouse voices to win this thing. It's like people don't appreciate their voices in this generation.

[@davidhill8565]

Colin will be worse off he wins. Look at what happened to Laine Hardy and Noah Thompson. Colin will go nowhere after the finale. Wé will shoot to fame.

[@victorviafara4792]

Siempre pasa lo mismo en american Idol se van unas personas que uno queda en shock y no entiende el porqué

[@WanganAsura]

​@@CourageI lol Jennifer Hudson? Who's that? Sounds just like my neighbor doing karaoke.

[@lorireed2604]

We Ani, I hope you read this. I have followed you from your audition till now. God has graced you with such talent. You are the epitome of elegance, humbleness, and amazing vocal abilities. You have surpassed all the contestants. No matter the vote, you are the true American Idol❤. My dear God bless you and your family, and I plan to continue to follow you. Blessings ❤!!

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

Oh man that last part got me chills. That was incredible.

[@kerongabriel3114]

She was robbed a spot hands down bcuz it's obvious she is a born star voice everything is perfection👌❤❤

[@tomford2218]

We" Ani was the best performer and pure signer period. The rest of the top ten are very talented and great in their own way, but she is on a different level.

[@KimMock]

I can't believe she wasn't voted to the finals, One of the very best! Way tp gp. We ani!

[@sheilamorrell6329]

She is the winner, just a wonderful performance

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

Yep but I mean Iam is pretty popular right now.

[@kelvinwicker1383]

We Ani got cheated because she is the actual real American idol winner 2023

[@rickybrock6092]

Very talented, Iam Tongi is the winner, She is #2

[@rickybrock6092]

​@@kelvinwicker1383 she should be in the final, not enough votes.

[@Cookiebr8]

What a talented and poised young lady! I hope she goes far in her career! People like her don’t win talent shows like American idol: these voters want something different. It’s a shame. I hope she has as much success as Jennifer Hudson.

[@lorireed2604]

I agree.

[@gerripurvis806]

I agree

[@t.roberts]

I will miss you, Wé! My husband and I love your voice (singing and talking)!

[@bethanneelion3475]

Truly the very best voice in this competition and someone who no doubt will be a big star. We have not seen the last of her by a long shot.

[@sharonroossin7814]

We you are such a star. I love you. You are the whole package. You are a winner

[@butetmaria2989]

I love you, We Ani. 🎉 You are winner for me

[@luanly1989]

As a huge fan, I know how popular Iam is and he is so genuine and easy to root for but talent wise, professionalism wise, image wise, and potential wise, We deserves this more than any of the other contestants. I can see any of the other 4 being the "American Idol" but I can only see We potentially become a worldwide superstar.

[@antising8834]

I just love Iam, and he will have a great future. He is someone you just want to listen to when he sings. He has so much potential to grow. And he will. But yes, Wé is an amazing artist. And respect to the other 3 also.

[@albertareid8850]

Will you let me know who is left in the competition ? PLEASE !!! I KNOW U DON'T HAVE 2. I am asking. I am taking some antibiotics for a sore throat. Either way. I pray that, you will have a blessed night 🌃

[@autk]

Megan and We', the rest are TV show creations, not reality in the real world

[@jimmymapes3411]

Could not agree more. She is far away the best singer/performer.

[@luanly1989]

​@Alberta Reid The top 3 was just announced. Unfortunately We didn't make it. Both country singer Colin and Danielle made it and Iam got the last spot.

[@lucasoromi]

The first performance was amazing.

[@junarcagnaan6729]

agreed

[@christycarpio647]

Your voice is so soothing! Your voice takes me in to a state of relaxation that not too many artists can do. For this I am grateful. I am proud of you! Thank you young lady!

[@barbaramcpherson8754]

Not trying to be mean to those contestants who made the Final 3 tonight, but that young lady We-Ani should have been one of the 3 selected. That is why I stopped watching American Idol for the past several years because of things like this. This young lady was phenomenal throughout the season. She should have been the one to win it all!!! 😞😞

[@wolvesan]

Totally agree

[@bri7625]

I agree I think it should have been Iam, we ani and Megan. I really hope Collin goes home or else I’m going to have to stop watching

[@davidhill8565]

I really hope Colin Stough doesn’t win, or the show will be called out for bias towards country singers.

[@wolvesan]

@@davidhill8565 People already call it out because country singers have won 3 of the past 5 seasons. Don't be shocked if Colin wins this season because he probably will. 🙄

[@davidhill8565]

@@wolvesan In other words, people have called out the show for being biased towards country beefcakes with guitars.

[@la-taniasanders2822]

So many emotions very beautiful We Ani She better win.

[@kineretcookie4254]

Gorgeous performance

[@wboggs2623]

I agree this lady is a Star!

[@rosereed9004]

She has such a beautiful voice.

[@kwatts6839]

We Ani was robbed! She should have been in that top 3! She was the best, never had a bad performance. Oh I am mad. This show was rigged

[@bondoman2k]

I think a lot of people just thought that she didn't need to win this competition to go far. She's already got everything it takes to be a huge star. ;) I've been watching Idol from the first day it was aired way back when. I can say this, a LOT of the best, weren't in the top 3. In a way, she's probably better off by not finishing there. The top 3 all have a very strict contract waiting. But the others aren't no where near as limited, just look at some of the other greats from this competition in the past that weren't in the top 3. She WILL rise to the top, and it won't take long at all. ;)

[@truthbetold7354]

I agree. That meagn was terrible sounding like me in the shower.

[@jacquelinegreen3156]

She a winner she was a incredible singer. Good luck with your future. Hope to hear more songs from you soon 💐🥳🎈🎉

[@CaraOShea]

Good God are you kidding me ? What a tremendous talent. I hope she becomes a household name and a massive star. She is out of this world.

[@jamesbutterfield9237]

She is so good and seems so personable, I believe that not winning may actually work out for the best for this extreemly talented singer.

[@moment4lifed659]

Please you are so talented ! Only one winner title ! Your voice on stage are undeniable 🥰🥰🥰! All YOUNG top 10 this season are musics future 💕💕💕! A lot contestants not win but so successful now ! You will see your future changing now ! Congratulations 🎉! Don’t give up still looong ways to be as Lionel Richie , Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, Adam Lambert, Jennifer Hudson, Laura Daigle….

[@jame2182]

This young lady will definitely be a famous singer in the future. She's adorable and beautiful in so many Many MANY WAYS

[@dezet7654]

She's going to go very, very, very far with her beautiful voice and personality a 🌟 star 🌟. God bless!

[@DM-by5sr]

She should be in the top 3. This show should be called Country Idol. Im tired of all these country singers making it to the end when they're not that good.

[@helena5404]

It’s not even real country. It’s like pop country. Not a fan.

[@wa210]

IAM is NOT a country singer. More folk, with Jawaiian inspiration. He can take any artists song and turn it into his own. His range is impeccable.

[@helena5404]

@@wa210 I wasn’t referring to him. I was referring to the other two. Iam has been and still is my favorite. People complain his singing is the same in every song. I beg to differ. He had a touch of reggae when he sang Stuck On You.

[@wa210]

@@helena5404 oh sorry. I misunderstood

[@sarawat635]

I didnt feel anything when We Ani sings Sorry

[@vsalvati123]

She will more then likely have a recording contract after this. She is very good beautiful voice!!

[@aaabbb-jg3]

Ok Lionel, then you need a duet record with her. Better yet get her signed to a contract! AI never fails to disappoint.

[@moment4lifed659]

Producer will smell talent singing and money too ! Just need a producer as Jay Z ( Rihanna is Billionaire now 💕) ! Follow your dream and producer - the show is how you build up your brand name and loving from audiences 💕👍🏼

[@franklyons5433]

You've already won. Don't need a stupid contest to show your talent. The whole world loves you.

[@azraprinceza]

Wow. Loved her arrangement! Absolutely absolutely beautiful! I want her to win this all ❤

[@UchihaSuzuka]

BREATHTAKING

[@glendahughes8020]

I’m stunned We brings true talent to this contest! 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@jaelespinoza5062]

Incredible! Sadden that she didnt make the finale, but I just know she'll be better off without the crappy contract! Love you We!

[@davidhill8565]

Colin will be worse off if he wins.

[@markymarc6661]

Lol we’ll see, it didn’t get her anywhere being on the voice sadly

[@annparas100]

Totally agree 😢❤

[@annparas100]

Hating American idol this happens too often love you We ❤

[@Se-leve]

I listened to her and Jennifer Hudson’s Whitney Houston rendition of “I have nothing” on American Idol. Hers was way better!

[@whipsplash6943]

I'll be buying We Ani's music and concert tickets. She was the reason I watched the show, clearly the best they had.

[@peterpritzl3354]

Ditto, and that's why I don't watch the three hour final. I don't care about any of those three, or AI in general, even though I live in Hawaii since 30 years, and the whole State is going cuckoo bananas over their local hero. Nice guy, but compared to We Ani, please give me break. Never mind the cowboy hat guy, campfire star at best, but he loves momma oh how sweet. And never mind the 3 judges making a combined .... millions from this season.

[@debg8622]

Amazing! Powerful! You’re already a star girl! Luv your performances!🌟🌟🌟

[@judysentell5956]

The most beautiful voice ❤️

[@ilesaadjavon535]

We Ani sings superbly 💞👌🏾I hope she wins the American Idol.

[@davidhill8565]

That’s not gonna happen. That’s not because she’s not best. It’s because of bias towards country beefcakes. She may not be the show winner, but she will be the real winner.

[@marygracebagas9212]

Great performance Wei

[@MoneyGrip70]

Sooooooo good ! I don't think Colin Stough can sing like that 😂😂😂😂

[@MrFloydSaunders]

Agreed, but Colin wears the cowboy hat.

[@esears3996]

But Colin hasn't been singing very long. I love them both, but they offer completely different things to the audience. This show is basically a way to get exposure and a way to go somewhere more quickly.

[@virtual7insanity]

agree and you forgot that fat boy we all feel sorry for and vote.

[@sarawat635]

But Colin got emotions when sings😅

[@reespace]

But how did that other non descript child get in there? She's nowhere near as good as We Ani. I mean I don't even remember her name. At least Colin can sing, play guitar, has a cuteness factor and can rock the crowd. This was a travesty. That girl isn't even in the same class as they are.

[@gstylin3834]

She's incredible truly a beautiful woman and beautiful talent.

[@janebrewster9618]

I cannot believe that she didn't make the final 3! Her voice is extraordinary.

[@ghaili1175]

So talented amd amazing. I was shocked

[@libbysdad19]

This young woman, We, is one of the best contestants EVER on American Idol. I hope she gets the break she deserves. Shame on American Idol voters for not putting her into the Top 3. All of the Top 3 are good performers, but We can sing circles around any of them.

[@juanitarobinson-om3kr]

She soared above it all she's blessed. The blessings are coming her way. She just stepped on their necks, she passed them all her win is on the way. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@hectornegron9155]

So dissapointing seeing the best contestant go but sometimes you win by not winning. She's a star and I know bigger things are waiting for this amazing young lady. Be blessed Champ.

[@eliasmartinez3127]

That was a Beautiful performance 🎉❤

[@jessietorres96]

She looks absolutely fabulous and vocals ate as usual .

[@cecilyrodriguez6698]

She so talented

[@angiewitter291]

She’ll be a MAJOR STAR 🌟

[@yah_bello]

My Winner ❤

[@ruthwells3990]

American Idol should be called COUNTRY IDOL!!! No way should We Ani had been eliminated!!!! Never watching AGAIN!!!!

[@wa210]

You sound like a trumper. Because your choice didn't win, "NEVER" watch again? FYI...donald can't win at anything .

[@vanessapolk2476]

We' Ani should of won!!!!!!!!!!She is just as good if not better!!!!!!!

[@moniquedemers328]

❤love this girl, I agree with you 150%

[@xilefleclerc8773]

Now, it's time to shine by yourself... my dear Wé Ani.... Nothing can stop you

[@iwasborntosing]

*Wé Ani and Jayna Elise are the respective QUEENS of AMERICAN IDOL 21 & 22!!!!*

[@jillmathisen3731]

I am sad. We Ani did not make it. I have been saying she is the next American idol I do believe we will see her again when her record comes out . Ok. Producers. Sign her up!.

[@gary4341]

A beautiful talented lady! What a voice. Love her!

[@puidemare2337]

The difference between her and all the other great vocalists on these sort of shows is she has the it factor that many don't. She just doesn't sing. She sings with that something special no has but her. Simply amazing

[@TheNakedMuse]

I was heartbroken by voters. This is a once in a lifetime voice. I stopped watching Idol for good when she didn't win it all.

[@samyojay]

Ani is the one for me. The world is most definitely gonna see more of you!

[@thresaneeley5233]

😢 wanted to see her in top 3 ... she grew on me through the contest ... I could see her going as big as Whitney and Hudson ... she's gonna climb

[@dalesampson]

I would pay to see her in concert. She’s flawless

[@maikoabaishvili9747]

Noo!! America you got wrong!!! Not fair! all talented contestants were eliminated...But We Ani, you are already a bright star,that stage was to tiny for you!🧡

[@pety6648]

She is going to make it big with singing and acting on Broadway she had my vote modeling

[@butchcampos]

will definitely see more of her. she is incredible…not to mention beautiful!

[@marilynmurray3041]

She is phenomenal. I look forward to buying a lot of her music. A LOT!!!

[@vanessapolk2476]

Beautiful 🙏🏽🙏🏽 🙏🏽♥️♥️♥️Love the hair....

[@thefreeone7339]

Unparalleled!

[@brianbutler-lopez952]

She doesn't need American Idol! She outsings JHud HANDS DOWN

[@johnabreu1782]

My forever winner , ❤ can’t wait to see her singing live here in New York , the best of this show , but unfortunately after last night I won’t watch American Idol no more I was watching you we ani superstart many blessings and more music from you about to come 🙏🤩

[@tonybrooks9224]

UNBELIEVABLY ABOVE THE LEVEL OF an AMERICAN IDOL, she is above this and humble about it

[@adoniscespedes2450]

THE WINNER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@snowy2951]

she is a amazing talent set for big things ,with a voice like that disney should be knocking down the door etc etc

[@cpm3119]

So amazing!!! She is such a star!! Well done!

[@xilefleclerc8773]

a great lady a beautiful young artist.... a Star

[@susanboyd448]

She was robbed tonight. I'm sorry America but you got it all wrong by not putting her in the final 3. She should have won the whole thing. I am done with American idol!

[@haroldmsimmons]

It's unfair how American Idol allows the voters to determine the winner. She is way better then the top three. We Ani has been singing professionally already. The top three haven't! But like Jennifer Hudson, who didn't win American Idol, she's an Egot winner.

[@entenciastafford]

Bye

[@monkeylupi1922]

America is always wrong. IamTongi over this. That dude is overrated

[@Jmarkster]

American Idol has always been about what appeals to the American people. Appeal is not just talent, but a mixture of talent, storytelling, personality, and story. I think Iam just had that perfect mixture in the majority of American people's eyes. Hate it or love it, it's a popularity contest, but isn't everything in entertainment?

[@kimoalana426]

I’m sure she has a contract line up. No worries she’ll do great

[@mafamillesmall-branchetles3851]

Your career is already written in the stars. Your voice is magnificent.

[@walterbooker2343]

Amazing 🤩

[@vaieast4756]

You’re my favorite ❤️ You’ll be a big star!! WeAni ❤️

[@jimmymapes3411]

Vote for We. She is ckearky the best. Cmon!

[@brucenelson8793]

She doesn’t need them to have an incredible career. She has incredible talent.