American Idol 618 (Season Finale) (Season 21, Episode 20)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 128 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Music

American Idol

618 (Season Finale) (Season 21, Episode 20)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 128 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Music

Special performances from music legends and today's top artists; the top three contestants take the stage for the final time as America decides who will become the next American Idol.

Editors

Gasper Chiaramonte | Eric B. Shanks

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Edit Released

Updated May 21, 2023

Release date

May 21, 2023 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 8 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 47 wins & 169 nominations

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31 cast members

Name	Known for
Ryan Seacrest Self - Host Self - Host See fewer	American Idol (2002)
Lionel Richie Self - Judge Self - Judge See fewer	The Color Purple (1985)
Katy Perry Self - Judge Self - Judge See fewer	The Smurfs (2011)
Luke Bryan Self - Judge Self - Judge See fewer	Luke Bryan: One Margarita (2020)
Clay Aiken Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer	The Runner-Up (2015)
Wé Ani Self Self See fewer	American Idol (2002)
James Blunt Self - Duo Partner Iam Tongi Self - Duo Partner Iam Tongi See fewer	P.S. I Love You (2007)
Nutsa Buzaladze Self - Contestant (as Nutsa) Self - Contestant (as Nutsa) See fewer	Eurovision Song Contest Malmö 2024 (2024)
Marybeth Byrd Self Self See fewer	Butch Cassidy's Forgotten Outlaw
Kevin Cronin Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer	Rock of Ages (2012)
Lauren Daigle Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer	The Shack (I) (2017)
Megan Danielle Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer	American Idol (2002)
Ellie Goulding Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer	Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)
Lil Jon Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer	Scream VI (2023)
Lucy Love Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer	American Idol (2002)
Haven Madison Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer	American Idol (2002)
Kylie Minogue Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer	Moulin Rouge! (2001)
Warren Peay Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer	American Idol (2002)
Pitbull Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer	Epic (2013)
Jelly Roll Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer	Gone Girl (2014)
Zachariah Smith Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer	American Idol (2002)
Oliver Steele Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer	American Idol (2002)
Colin Stough Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer	The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival (2023)
Ruben Studdard Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer	American Idol (2002)
Jazmine Sullivan Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer	tick, tick... BOOM! (2021)
Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer	Marshall (2017)
Iam Tongi Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer	American Idol (2002)
Keith Urban Self - Mentor Self - Mentor See fewer	Act of Valor (2012)
Tyson Venegas Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer	Global News Morning BC (2002)
Tionne 'T-Boz' Watkins Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer	ATL (2006)
Lainey Wilson Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer	Hardy Feat. Lainey Wilson: Wait in the Truck (2022)