The Complete List of Guest Stars Performing on 'American Idol' Finale
It’s getting down to the wire on American Idol as next week the winner for this season will be revealed, and they will be joined by a star-studded roster of today’s top artists and music legends who will perform in the three-hour finale episode, as will judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie.
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As previously revealed, Keith Urban, who served as a judge from Season 12 to Season 15, will serve as the mentor for the Top 3 artists, as well as take the Idol stage for a performance of his hit single from 2022, "Wild Hearts."
At the end of tonight's semifinals, host Ryan Seacrest ran down the amazing talent that will perform next week. Here's the list:
American Idol Finale Performers
Ruben StuddardClay AikenEllie GouldingJames BluntJazmine SullivanJelly RollKevin Cronin from REO SpeedwagonKylie MinogueLainey WilsonLauren DaiglePitbullTLC
Also taking the Idol stage prior to the reveal of the new American Idol will be season 2 winner Ruben Studdard and runner-up Clay Aiken, who are touring together.
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Additional guest performers include Ellie Goulding, James Blunt, Jazmine Sullivan, Jelly Roll, Kevin Cronin from REO Speedwagon, Kylie Minogue, Lainey Wilson, Lauren Daigle, Pitbull, and TLC.
The American Idol must-see finale will air on Sunday, May 21 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on ABC.
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