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Noah Thompson sang Sundy Best while quarantined for 'American Idol' Top 7

Drew Franklinby: Drew Franklin05/09/22DrewFranklinKSR
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Noah Thompson was among the seven finalists who performed for the last five spots of the current season of American Idol. However, the Louisa, Kentucky native was dealt a bad hand in the competition after he tested positive for COVID only two weeks before the show’s finale.

On Sunday’s episode, Thompson fought through the virus and sang from his hotel room as he competed to stay alive in the contest’s latest round. At a disadvantage without the big stage and Idol theatrics, Thompson still gave it his best with two must-see performances in quarantine.

For his first song, Thompson kept it Kentucky by singing “Painted Blue” by Sundy Best. For the popular TikTok song round, Thompson sang “Landslide,” dedicated to his grandmother on Mother’s Day.

Noah Thompson’s “Painted Blue”

Noah Thompson’s “Landslide”

Sunday’s American Idol results

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Thompson survived the cut to advance to the Top 5. He and the four other remaining contestants will compete on Sunday a spot in the following Sunday’s finale.

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2025-08-03