American Idol season 21 finale release date, air time and plot

Popular reality competition series American Idol season 21 is all set to air its finale episode on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at 8 pm ET on ABC. It will document the Top 3 contestants giving their best performances for one last time to impress the judges and viewers to earn enough votes and make it all the way to the end. They will have to give it their all to ensure they get the coveted title.

In the American Idol season finale, the top 3 contestants - Colin Stough, Megan Danielle, and William Tongi will be seen performing live coast-to-coast in front of the judges and a live audience. They will be performing to earn enough votes from their fans in the two-hour time frame. Viewers will have to wait and see who takes the crown for season 21.

The hit ABC series has been extremely successful over the past two decades that it has been on air. Many contestants who have made their debut on stage have gone on to become extremely established artists with sold-out concerts and a massive global fanbase.

Season 21 of the competition saw the contestants perform in front of the iconic judge trio - pop princess Katy Perry, country superstar Luke Bryan and Oscar-winning singer/songwriter Lionel Richie.

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American Idol season 21 finale will see a guest list of star performers

Season 21 of American Idol has seen a lot of talent this time around. Contestants for this installment came from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences. They braved multiple sets of rounds and challenges, from Hollywood Week to the Top 26, before filtering down to the now Top 3. The finalists will now have to prove their mettle if they want to take the win.

The official synopsis of the episode, titled Season Finale, reads:

"The live coast-to-coast, three-hour season finale features special performances from music legends and today’s top artists, with the Top 3 contestants taking the stage for the final time as America decides who will become the next American Idol."

The Top 3 American Idol season 21 finalists - Colin Stough, William Tongi, and Megan Danielle, will take to the stage for one last time to deliver incredible performances in front of a live audience and the judges. Apart from the feedback, they will also be performing to earn enough votes from their fans and viewers.

Ahead of the finale, the contestants also headed to their respective hometowns to celebrate making it to the almost-end of the competition. They will be greeted by their family, neighbors, friends, and supporters, who have been and will be rooting for their season 21 win and the grand cash prize of $250,000.

The upcoming American Idol episode will see a lot of glitz and glamor, as many popular and renowned guest music artists perform as part of the finale. Check out the list of the stars delivering iconic performances in the finale.

1. Kylie Minogue
2. Clay Aiken & Ruben Staddard
3. Kevin Cronin
4. Jazmine Sullivan
5. James Blunt
6. TLC
7. Jelly Roll
8. Lauren Daigle
9. Lainey Wilson
10. Ellie Goulding
11. Pitbull

The contestants who made the Top 12 this season, including Wé Ani, Warren Peay, Haven Madison, Tyson Venegas, Marybeth Byrd, Oliver Steele, Zachariah Smith, Lucy Love, and Nutsa, will return to perform on stage.

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Season 21 of American Idol has been a very interesting watch so far. This year, viewers witnessed a lot of talented contestants performing on stage. The top 3 are ready for battle and will put their best foot forward to impress viewers and hope to gain as many votes as possible to win.

Don't forget to tune in to the season finale on Sunday, May 23, 2023, at 8 pm ET on ABC.