On the show’s Disney Night, two singers, including Emmy Russell, had to say farewell.
American Idolis belting its way toward a season 22 champion.
Even the judges got in the spirit, withKaty Perryarriving fully decked out as Cinderella.
Emmy Russell on ‘American Idol’.Disney/Eric McCandless
However, it wasn’t enough to convince fans.
After her first song and a heap of compliments from judgesLionel RichieandLuke Bryan, Russell teared up.
“I got emotional,” she told hostRyan Seacrestbefore pointing out family and friends in the audience.
The top finalists on ‘American Idol’.Disney/Eric McCandless
They’ll do so during Perry’s final episode.
The “Roar” singer announced in February thatshe is leavingAmerican Idolafter seven seasons.
