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Season 22 of American Idol draws to a close with a star-studded grand finale. Top 3 finalists Abi Carter, Will Moseley and Jack Blocker will take to the stage one last time in the hope of winning the singing competition.
The finale will include performances by John Bon Jovi, Wynonna Judd, New Kids on the Block, Seal, Hootie & The Blowfish, CeCe Winans, Jason Mraz, Cody Johnson, Bishop Briggs and American Idol alum Nick Fradiani.
Judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan and host Ryan Seacrest are back for the new season of American Idolwhich is Perry's last, she revealed in an interview Jimmy Kimmel Live! ahead of the season 22 premiere on February 18.
Perry talked about the finale in a recent interview KABC-TV. “I think I'll cry about anything,” she said. “It's been a beautiful journey and I love watching these kids grow up and become this big beautiful patchwork quilt.”
Want to watch the finale or enjoy some of the older episodes? Read on for a breakdown of how to watch and stream American Idol from anywhere.
American Idol Season 22: How to Watch Free Without Cable
What time is it? American Idol come finale? The three-hour finale airs Sundays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
Because American Idol is on network TV, you may be able to watch the show with an HD antenna, but also via cable, satellite or subscription streaming that has ABC.
If you're tired of getting rid of cable but don't want to end up spending hundreds of dollars a month, here's how you can stream your favorite channels for less than $80 a month.
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Streamers like Fubo and SlingTV also offer affordable streaming options.
Like other ABC shows, American Idol live streaming episodes ABC.com and ABC app. If you have internet access, you can stream American Idol from almost anywhere (use ExpressVPN to stream internationally).
How to watch American Idol on Hulu
Those who miss Sunday's episode can stream it on Hulu the following day. Not registered yet? Hulu's most popular plan is currently $7.99 per month after a seven-day free trial. Hulu offers ad-free streaming for $14.99 a month, student discounts, and bundle deals with Disney+ and ESPN+.
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Season 22 of American Idol The season saw many viral moments, specifically during the audition phase. Several contestants went viral for their auditions, including Carter, Nyachomba Muchai, Kaibrienne “KB” Richins and Emmy Russell, granddaughter of late country legend Loretta Lynn.
Carter wowed the judges (and the internet) with her chilling rendition of “What Was I Made For?” by Billie Eilish. The show messed up five million views on TikTok and over a million views on YouTube.
Watch the audition below.
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