It’s been a thrilling journey for Louisiana fans of American Idol, and now, they have even more reason to cheer. LSU biology student John Foster, just 18

Since his audition, Foster has climbed his way to the top five in the show, performing songs like "Callin' Baton Rouge," "Jailhouse Rock" and Disney's "Almost There." On Monday night, he'll perform at 7 p.m. on ABC for a chance in the show's top 3. Those in the top 3 will head into the Sunday finale.

Long before the bright lights of American Idol, John Foster was just a teenager helping out at his family’s meat market in the small town of Addis.

Louisiana's John Foster is headed into Sunday night's "American Idol" grand finale after another magical "Disney Night" on Monday's "Idol" episode.

Top 5, baby! He impressed the judges with a song from "Princess and the Frog," and with a country classic by Brooks and Dunn.

John Foster has earned a fan-favorite spot on American Idol season 23. He is now a contestant in the Top 10 and will appear on the live Ladies' Night episode, airing on May 4, 2025.

The Welcome Home celebration begins at 5 p.m. on First Street in Addis by the RaceTrac near LA-1, where John Foster will parade down, right in front of many homes along the street. After the parade, John Foster will ride a boat down Bayou Plaquemine around 7 p.m. Boats are welcome to join from the riverfront.

The evening began with five hopefuls, each delivering two performances that would determine their fate. The remaining contestants—Slater Nalley, Breanna Nix, John Foster, Jamal Roberts and Thunderstorm Artis—received mentorship from Broadway legend Lin-Manuel Miranda, who guided them through their Disney-themed song selections.