The top 3 contestants on American Idol have been revealed, with some outlets also reporting on the top 5, top 7, top 9, and top 11 contestants at various points in the competition. It appears that the show has been narrowing down its contestants through a series of episodes and eliminations, but the specifics of the competition timeline are unclear. The identities of the finalists and eliminated contestants are being reported by various outlets, but the details of the competition and its progression are not entirely consistent.