American Idol season 20
{{Use American English|date=December 2022}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=December 2022}}
{{Infobox television season
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| image = AmericanIdolSeason20Poster.jpg
| caption = Promotional poster
| module1 = {{Infobox reality competition season
| host = Ryan Seacrest
| judges = {{Plainlist|
}}
| winner = Noah Thompson
| runner_up = HunterGirl
}}
| num_episodes = 20
| network = ABC
| first_aired = {{Start date|2022|2|27}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2022|5|22}}
}}
The twentieth season of American Idol premiered on February 27, 2022, on the ABC television network.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/05/american-idol-renewed-season-5-abc-1234755685/|title=American Idol Renewed For Season 5 At ABC|website=Deadline Hollywood|author=Peter White|date=May 13, 2021|access-date=May 13, 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/12/abc-premiere-dates-american-idol-season-5-jeopardy-college-tournament-mayim-bialik-1234883341/|title=ABC Sets Premiere Dates For American Idol Season 5 & Mayim Bialik-Hosted Jeopardy! College Tourney|website=Deadline Hollywood|author=Erik Pedersen|date=December 2, 2021|access-date=February 8, 2022}} Ryan Seacrest returned as host, and Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie returned as judges.{{cite web|url=https://www.tvinsider.com/1008032/american-idol-season-20-ryan-seacrest-luke-bryan-katy-perry-lionel-richie/|title=American Idol: Ryan Seacrest, Luke Bryan, Katy Perry & Lionel Richie Officially Returning for Season 20|website=TV Insider|author=Meredith Jacobs|date=August 3, 2021|access-date=February 8, 2022}} Bobby Bones did not return this year as the in-house mentor.{{cite web|title=Bobby Bones Says He's Not Returning to American Idol for Season 20|url=https://variety.com/2022/music/news/bobby-bones-american-idol-season-20-1235145838/|website=Variety|author=Ellise Shafer|date=January 1, 2022|access-date=February 8, 2022}}
Noah Thompson won the season on May 22, 2022, while HunterGirl was the runner-up, and Leah Marlene finished in third place.
Auditions
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Idol Across America virtual audition program that was launched last season was used again this season. Remote auditions took place from August 5 to October 28, 2021, as well as a number of open-call auditions, and from these, the producers selected the contestants who were then invited to audition in front of the judges.{{cite web|url=https://fmna.etribez.com/ag/fmna/ai5abc/welcomeOnsite.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210712150644/https://fmna.etribez.com/ag/fmna/ai5abc/welcomeOnsite.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 12, 2021|title=American Idol - Season 5 ABC|work=ETribez|access-date=March 3, 2022}}
American Idol introduced the "platinum ticket" during the audition round in celebration of the show's twentieth season. A total of three platinum tickets were awarded, and they gave the recipients the opportunity to advance directly to the second round of Hollywood week as well as choose their partners for that week's duet challenge before the remaining contestants were paired. The platinum ticket recipients were HunterGirl, Kenedi Anderson, and Jay.{{Cite news|last=Morrison|first=Heather|date=February 28, 2022|title='American Idol' platinum ticket: Judges offer contestants new platinum ticket to get to Hollywood during 20th season|work=MassLive|url=https://www.masslive.com/entertainment/2022/02/american-idol-platinum-ticket-judges-offer-contestants-new-platinum-ticket-to-get-to-hollywood-during-20th-season.html|url-status=live|access-date=May 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220228160508/https://www.masslive.com/entertainment/2022/02/american-idol-platinum-ticket-judges-offer-contestants-new-platinum-ticket-to-get-to-hollywood-during-20th-season.html|archive-date=February 28, 2022}}{{Cite web|last=Mitchell|first=Molli|date=March 28, 2022|title=Who Are The Latest 'American Idol' Golden and Platinum Ticket Winners?|url=https://www.newsweek.com/american-idol-2022-golden-tickets-hollywood-week-platinum-ticket-winners-1692457|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406130441/https://www.newsweek.com/american-idol-2022-golden-tickets-hollywood-week-platinum-ticket-winners-1692457|archive-date=April 6, 2022|access-date=May 2, 2022|website=Newsweek}}
| class="wikitable sortable" style=" text-align:center"
|+American Idol (season 20) – auditions ! scope="col" | City ! scope="col" | Filming date(s) ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Filming venue |
| scope="row" | Austin, Texas
| October 4–7, 2021 | Lakeway Resort & Spa |
|---|
| scope="row" | Los Angeles, California
| October 17–20, 2021 | 1 Hotel West Hollywood |
| scope="row" | Nashville, Tennessee
| November 11–15, 2021 | Kimpton Aertson Hotel |
Hollywood week
Hollywood week was filmed December 6–9, 2021, at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. The format remained similar to last season. In the first round, each contestant chose and performed a song from a selection of musical genres (indie folk, pop, rock, R&B, soul, or country). This season, contestants were mentored by American Idol alumni: Lauren Alaina (country), David Cook (rock), Lee DeWyze (indie folk), Haley Reinhart (soul), Jordin Sparks (pop), and Ruben Studdard (R&B). Those who impressed the judges and the producers were advanced to the next round. The contestants were paired up by the judges and performed duets.{{cite web |author=Beth Heyn |date=March 28, 2022 |title=American Idol 2022 Winners & Spoilers: Hollywood Week Live Recap |url=https://www.heavy.com/entertainment/american-idol/winners-spoilers-recap-tonight-3-28/amp/ |access-date=April 1, 2022 |website=Heavy}} They were given twelve hours to rehearse, which included consultation with a vocal coach, a stage rehearsal, and advice from one of the judges. Judges could advance either, neither, or both of the contestants to the Showstopper round.
Showstopper round
The Showstopper round featured the top 59 contestants performing for the judges and a live audience at the Orpheum Theatre. This round was aired on April 4, but only 33 contestants were aired. The following day, the judges narrowed the number of contestants down 24. The following is a list of the contestants who reached the top 24 and the song they performed. Contestants are listed in the order they performed.
| class="wikitable unsortable" style="text-align:center"
|+Showstopper round (April 4) ! scope="col"| Song{{cite web|title=American Idol 2022 Showstopper Spoilers: Song Choices & Eliminations|url=https://heavy.com/entertainment/american-idol/showstopper-round-song-eliminations-moving-on/|website=Heavy|author=Beth Heyn|date=April 4, 2022|access-date=April 5, 2022}} |
| scope="row" | Leah Marlene |
|---|
| scope="row" | Jay
| "Jar of Hearts" |
| scope="row" | Nicolina |
| scope="row" | Emyrson Flora
| "Honey" |
| scope="row" | Katyrah Love
| "Sweet Thing" |
| scope="row" | Fritz Hager
| "Inconsequential Love" |
| scope="row" | Jacob Moran
| "Is That Alright?" |
| scope="row" | Allegra Miles
| "Reality" |
| scope="row" | Ava Maybee
| "Falling" |
| scope="row" | Cameron Whitcomb
| "It Ain't Me Babe" |
| scope="row" | Sir Blayke
| "Honesty" |
| scope="row" | Elli Rowe
| "Fields of Gold" |
| scope="row" | Mike Parker
| "Second Guessing" |
| scope="row" | Tristen Gressett
| "Come Together" |
| scope="row" | Christian Guardino
| "Sex on Fire" |
| scope="row" | Noah Thompson
| "Stay" |
| scope="row" | Cadence Baker
| "The Story" |
| scope="row" | HunterGirl |
| scope="row" | Danielle Finn
| "Evergreen" |
| scope="row" | Sage
| "I Hate This" |
| scope="row" | Kenedi Anderson |
| scope="row" | Scarlet
| "You Oughta Know" |
| scope="row" | Lady K |
| scope="row" | Dan Marshall
| "Hard Workin' Man" |
Top 24 (April 10 & 11)
The top 24 contestants were split into two groups of twelve and performed one solo each at the Aulani resort in Kapolei, Hawaii. The first group aired on April 10, and the second group on April 11. Jimmie Allen served as a guest mentor for the first group, and Bebe Rexha for the second group. Two contestants from the first group and one from the second group were eliminated based on the public vote, and the rest advanced to the top 20. Contestants are listed in the order they performed.
Color key:
| class="toccolours" style="font-size: 85%; white-space: nowrap;"
| {{legend|#FDFC8F|This contestant was saved by America's vote.}} |
| {{legend|#FFB694|This contestant withdrew from the competition.}} |
| {{legend|#FF91A4|This contestant was eliminated.}} |
| valign="top"|
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Group 1 (April 10) ! scope="col" |Contestant ! scope="col" |Song ! scope="col" |Result |
| scope="row" | Jay
| "I Want You Back" | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
|---|
| scope="row" | Elli Rowe
| "Everywhere" | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | Tristen Gressett
| "With a Little Help from My Friends" | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | Scarlet
| "Levitating" | style="background:#FF91A4;| Eliminated |
| scope="row" | Sage
| "Jolene" | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | Danielle Finn
| "Your Song" | style="background:#FF91A4;| Eliminated |
| scope="row" | Mike Parker
| "Best Shot" | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | Emyrson Flora
| "Angels like You" | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | Dan Marshall
| "Heaven" | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | Jacob Moran
| "In My Blood" | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | HunterGirl
| "Banjo" | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | Nicolina
| "Elastic Heart" | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
|valign="top"|
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Group 2 (April 11) ! scope="col" |Contestant ! scope="col" |Song ! scope="col" |Result |
| scope="row" | Cadence Baker
| "Something's Got a Hold on Me" | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
|---|
| scope="row" | Sir Blayke
| "Breakeven" | style="background:#FF91A4;| Eliminated |
| scope="row" | Allegra Miles
| "Adore You" | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | Kenedi Anderson
| "Human" | style="background:#FFB694;" | Withdrew{{efn|Kenedi Anderson withdrew from the competition prior to the results show for personal reasons.{{Cite web |last=Cohn |first=Paulette |date=2022-05-08 |title=The Real Reason Kenedi Anderson Quit American Idol |url=https://parade.com/1366474/paulettecohn/why-kenedi-anderson-quit-american-idol/ |access-date=2023-05-26 |website=Parade |language=en}}}} |
| scope="row" | Lady K
| "Before He Cheats" | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | Ava Maybee
| style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | Noah Thompson
| style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | Leah Marlene
| "Call Me" | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | Cameron Whitcomb
| "Bad Moon Rising" | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | Christian Guardino
| style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | Katyrah Love
| style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | Fritz Hager
| "Waves" | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
|}
{{notelist}}
| class="wikitable unsortable" style="text-align:center;"
|+ Non-competition performance (April 10) |
| scope="col"| Performers
! scope="col"| Song |
|---|
| scope="row" | Jimmie Allen
| "Down Home" |
Top 20 (April 17 & 18)
The top 20 performances aired on Sunday, April 17, followed by the live results show on Monday, April 18.
Color key:
| class="toccolours" style="font-size: 85%; white-space: nowrap;"
| {{legend|#FDFC8F|This contestant was chosen by the public to advance.}} |
| {{legend|#E6E6FA|This contestant was not chosen by the public, and had to perform again for the judges.}} |
| {{legend|#B0E0E6|This contestant was not chosen by the public, but was chosen by the judges as a Wild Card pick.}} |
| {{legend|#FF91A4|This contestant was eliminated.}} |
Contestants are listed in the order they performed.
| valign="top"|
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+Top 20 (April 17) ! scope="col" | Contestant ! scope="col" | Song ! scope="col" | Result |
| scope="row" | Emyrson Flora
| style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
|---|
| scope="row" | Mike Parker
| style="background:#E6E6FA;| Wild Card |
| scope="row" | Tristen Gressett
| "Sacrifice" | style="background:#E6E6FA;| Wild Card |
| scope="row" | Sage
| "Rhiannon" | style="background:#E6E6FA;| Wild Card |
| scope="row" | Jay
| style="background:#E6E6FA;| Wild Card |
| scope="row" | Nicolina
| style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | Jacob Moran
| "Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing" | style="background:#E6E6FA;| Wild Card |
| scope="row" | HunterGirl
| "Heartbreak Down" | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | Elli Rowe
| style="background:#E6E6FA;| Wild Card |
| scope="row" | Dan Marshall
| style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | Ava Maybee
| "Anyone" | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | Allegra Miles
| "Free Fallin'" | style="background:#E6E6FA;| Wild Card |
| scope="row" | Noah Thompson
| "Falling" | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | Leah Marlene
| "Heal" | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | Christian Guardino
| "Imagine" | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | Fritz Hager
| style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | Katyrah Love
| "Dream" | style="background:#E6E6FA;| Wild Card |
| scope="row" | Cameron Whitcomb
| "Changes" | style="background:#E6E6FA;| Wild Card |
| scope="row" | Cadence Baker
| "Train Wreck" | style="background:#E6E6FA;| Wild Card |
| scope="row" | Lady K
| style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
|valign="top"|
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Top 20 (April 18) ! scope="col" | Contestant ! scope="col" | Song ! scope="col" | Result |
| scope="row" | Ava Maybee
| "Cuz I Love You" | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
|---|
| scope="row" | Christian Guardino
| "Creep" | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | Cameron Whitcomb
| "If It Hadn't Been for Love" | style="background:#FF91A4;| Eliminated |
| scope="row" | Allegra Miles
| "Tainted" | style="background:#B0E0E6;"| Saved by the judges |
| scope="row" | Lady K
| style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | HunterGirl
| "Vice" | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | Katyrah Love
| "Through the Fire" | style="background:#FF91A4;| Eliminated |
| scope="row" | Cadence Baker
| style="background:#FF91A4;| Eliminated |
| scope="row" | Dan Marshall
| "Stuck on You" | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | Leah Marlene
| "Wisher to the Well" | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | Nicolina
| style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | Sage
| "Brown Eyed Lover" | style="background:#FF91A4;| Eliminated |
| scope="row" | Jay
| "Believer" | style="background:#B0E0E6;"| Saved by the judges |
| scope="row" | Noah Thompson
| "Cover Me Up" | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | Jacob Moran
| "Rise" | style="background:#FF91A4;| Eliminated |
| scope="row" | Elli Rowe
| "All I Want" | style="background:#FF91A4;| Eliminated |
| scope="row" | Emyrson Flora
| "Love in the Dark" | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | Mike Parker
| "Bed on Fire" | style="background:#B0E0E6;"| Saved by the judges |
| scope="row" | Fritz Hager
| "Golden" | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | Tristen Gressett
| style="background:#B0E0E6;"| Saved by the judges |
|}
| class="wikitable unsortable" style="text-align:center;"
|+ Non-competition performances |
| scope="col"| Performers
! scope="col"| Song |
|---|
| scope="row" | Chayce Beckham
| "Doin' It Right" |
| scope="col" | Alejandro Aranda
| "The Darkness" |
| scope="col" | Phillip Phillips
| "Love Like That" |
Top 14
Color key:
| class="toccolours" style="font-size: 90%; white-space: nowrap;" |
| {{legend|#FDFC8F|This contestant was saved by America's vote.}} |
| {{legend|#FF91A4|This contestant was eliminated.}} |
| {{legend|gold|This contestant won American Idol.}} |
| {{legend|silver|This contestant was the runner-up.}} |
| {{legend|tan|This contestant finished in third place.}} |
= Top 14 – Breakout hits (April 24) =
Gabby Barrett served as a guest mentor this week. On Sunday, April 24, each contestant performed one breakout hit. Contestants are listed in the order they performed.
| class="wikitable unsortable" style="text-align:center;"
|+ Top 14 (April 24) ! scope="col" | Contestant ! scope="col" | Song ! scope="col" | Result |
| scope="row" | Jay
| style="background:#FDFC8F;" | Safe |
|---|
| scope="row" | HunterGirl
| "Baby Girl" | style="background:#FDFC8F;" | Safe |
| scope="row" | Christian Guardino
| style="background:#FDFC8F;" | Safe |
| scope="row" | Dan Marshall
| "She's Got It All" | style="background:#FF91A4;" | Eliminated |
| scope="row" | Leah Marlene
| "Happy Together" | style="background:#FDFC8F;" | Safe |
| scope="row" | Fritz Hager
| "Let It Go" | style="background:#FDFC8F;" | Safe |
| scope="row" | Tristen Gressett
| style="background:#FDFC8F;" | Safe |
| scope="row" | Lady K
| "I Believe" | style="background:#FDFC8F;" | Safe |
| scope="row" | Allegra Miles
| "Ocean Eyes" | style="background:#FF91A4;" | Eliminated |
| scope="row" | Ava Maybee
| style="background:#FF91A4;" | Eliminated |
| scope="row" | Mike Parker
| "Hurricane" | style="background:#FDFC8F;" | Safe |
| scope="row" | Emyrson Flora
| "drivers license" | style="background:#FDFC8F;" | Safe |
| scope="row" | Noah Thompson
| "Stand by Me" | style="background:#FDFC8F;" | Safe |
| scope="row" | Nicolina
| "Hallelujah" | style="background:#FDFC8F;" | Safe |
= Top 11 – Judges' song contest (April 25) =
On Monday, April 25, the judges chose songs for each of the contestants to perform. Luke Bryan and Katy Perry tied with the most song choices selected by the contestants, and were able to save one contestant from elimination. Contestants are listed in the order they performed.
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; white-space:nowrap"
|+ Top 11 (April 25) ! scope="col" |Contestant ! scope="col" |Song ! scope="col" |Result |
| scope="row" | Nicolina
| "Since U Been Gone"{{efn|name=Lionel|Song chosen by Lionel Richie}} | style="background:#FDFC8F;" | Safe |
|---|
| scope="row" | Mike Parker
| "Chasin' You"{{efn|name=Luke|Song chosen by Luke Bryan}} | style="background:#FDFC8F;" | Safe |
| scope="row" | Fritz Hager
| "Wonderwall"{{efn|name=Luke}} | style="background:#FDFC8F;" | Safe |
| scope="row" | Christian Guardino
| "I'm Not the Only One"{{efn|name=Katy|Song chosen by Katy Perry}} | style="background:#FDFC8F;" | Safe |
| scope="row" | Noah Thompson
| "Heartbreak Warfare"{{efn|name=Luke}} | style="background:#FDFC8F;" | Safe |
| scope="row" | Lady K
| "traitor"{{efn|name=Lionel}} | style="background:#B0E0E6;"| Saved by the judges |
| scope="row" | HunterGirl
| "9 to 5"{{efn|name=Luke}} | style="background:#FDFC8F;" | Safe |
| scope="row" | Leah Marlene
| "Make You Feel My Love"{{efn|name=Katy}} | style="background:#FDFC8F;" | Safe |
| scope="row" | Tristen Gressett
| "You Can't Always Get What You Want"{{efn|name=Lionel}} | style="background:#FF91A4;" | Eliminated |
| scope="row" | Emyrson Flora
| "Lovely"{{efn|name=Katy}} | style="background:#FDFC8F;" | Safe |
| scope="row" | Jay
| "Lilac Wine"{{efn|name=Katy}} | style="background:#FDFC8F;" | Safe |
{{notelist}}
= Top 10 – Disney (May 1) =
Derek Hough served as a guest mentor this week. Each contestant performed one song from a Disney film, and are listed in the order they performed.
| class="wikitable unsortable" style="text-align:center;"
|+ Top 10 (May 1) ! scope="col" | Contestant ! scope="col" | Song ! scope="col" | Disney film ! scope="col" | Result |
| scope="row" | Lady K
| "How Far I'll Go" | Moana | bgcolor="FF91A4" | Eliminated |
|---|
| scope="row" | Noah Thompson
| style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | Emyrson Flora
| Onward | bgcolor="FF91A4" | Eliminated |
| scope="row" | HunterGirl
| "I See the Light" | Tangled | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | Jay
| "Remember Me" | Coco | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | Leah Marlene
| style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | Nicolina
| style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | Mike Parker
| Tarzan | bgcolor="FF91A4" | Eliminated |
| scope="row" | Christian Guardino
| "Circle of Life" | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| scope="row" | Fritz Hager
| "Go the Distance" | Hercules | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| class="wikitable unsortable" style="text-align:center;"
|+Non-competition performances ! scope="col" |Performers ! scope="col" |Song |
| scope="row" | Top 10 with Adassa & Rhenzy Feliz | "We Don't Talk About Bruno" |
|---|
= Top 7 – TikTok & Mother's Day (May 8) =
will.i.am served as a guest mentor this week. Each contestant performed two songs this week: one that they have posted on TikTok or has gone viral on TikTok, and one in honor of Mother's Day. Contestants are listed in the order they performed.
| class="wikitable unsortable" style="text-align:center;"
|+ Top 7 (May 8) ! scope="col" |Contestant ! scope="col" |Order ! scope="col" |Song ! scope="col" |Result |
| scope="row" rowspan="2" | Leah Marlene
| 1 | "Electric Love" | rowspan="2" style="background:#FDFC8F;" | Safe |
|---|
| 10
| "Sanctuary" |
| scope="row" rowspan="2" | Jay
| 2 | "I Have Nothing" | rowspan="2" bgcolor="FF91A4" | Eliminated |
| 8
| "A Song for Mama" |
| scope="row" rowspan="2" | Fritz Hager{{efn|Fritz Hager tested positive for COVID-19 prior to the May 8 show, so rehearsal footage was used instead of a live performance.{{Cite web |title='American Idol': Noah Thompson gives his 'best' performance singing from COVID quarantine |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2022/05/08/american-idol-recap-fritz-hager-noah-thompson-get-covid-perform-remotely/9699969002/ |access-date=2023-05-26 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}}}
| 3 | "All My Friends" | rowspan="2" style="background:#FDFC8F;" | Safe |
| 9
| "The Ocean" |
| scope="row" rowspan="2" | Christian Guardino
| 4 | "Lonely" | rowspan="2" bgcolor="FF91A4" | Eliminated |
| 14
| "Dear God" |
| scope="row" rowspan="2" | HunterGirl
| 5 | rowspan="2" style="background:#FDFC8F;" | Safe |
| 11 |
| scope="row" rowspan="2" | Noah Thompson{{efn|Noah Thompson tested positive for COVID-19 prior to the May 8 show, so he performed from his hotel room instead of on stage.}}
| 6 | "Painted Blue" | rowspan="2" style="background:#FDFC8F;" | Safe |
| 12
| "Landslide" |
| scope="row" rowspan="2" | Nicolina
| 7 | "Alone" | rowspan="2" style="background:#FDFC8F;" | Safe |
| 13 |
{{notelist}}
= Top 5 – Carrie Underwood (May 15) =
Carrie Underwood served as a guest mentor this week. Each contestant performed two songs this week: one song from her discography and one song of their choice. Contestants are listed in the order they performed.
| class="wikitable unsortable" style="text-align:center;"
|+ Top 5 (May 15) ! scope="col"| Contestant ! scope="col"| Order ! scope="col"| Song ! scope="col"| Result |
| scope="row" rowspan="2" | HunterGirl
| 1 | "Undo It" | rowspan="2" style="background:#FDFC8F;" | Safe |
|---|
| 7
| "Girl Crush" |
| scope="row" rowspan="2" | Leah Marlene
| 2 | rowspan="2" style="background:#FDFC8F;" | Safe |
| 6 |
| scope="row" rowspan="2" | Fritz Hager
| 3 | "I Wanna Remember" | rowspan="2" bgcolor="FF91A4" | Eliminated |
| 8
| "Youngblood" |
| scope="row" rowspan="2" | Noah Thompson
| 4 | "So Small" | rowspan="2" style="background:#FDFC8F;" | Safe |
| 10
| "Working Man" |
| scope="row" rowspan="2" | Nicolina
| 5 | "Blown Away" | rowspan="2" bgcolor="FF91A4" | Eliminated |
| 9
| "All I Ask" |
| class="wikitable unsortable" style="text-align:center;"
|+Non-competition performance ! scope="col" |Performer ! scope="col" |Song |
| scope="row" | Finneas
| "Naked" |
|---|
= Top 3 – Finale (May 22) =
Each contestant performed two songs this week – one song from the Bruce Springsteen discography and their winner's single – before the contestant who had the fewest votes up to that point was eliminated, thereby finishing in third place. The remaining two contestants performed one last song as voting continued. Contestants are listed in the order they performed.
| class="wikitable unsortable" style="text-align:center;"
|+ Top 3 (May 22) ! scope="col"| Contestant ! scope="col"| Order ! scope="col"| Song ! scope="col"| Result |
| scope="row" rowspan="2" | Leah Marlene
| 1 | "Cover Me" | rowspan="2" bgcolor="tan" | Third place |
|---|
| 4
| "Flowers" |
| scope="row" rowspan="3" | HunterGirl
| 2 | rowspan="3" bgcolor="silver" | Runner-up |
| 6
| "Red Bird" |
| 8
| "Riot" |
| scope="row" rowspan="3" | Noah Thompson
| 3 | "I'm on Fire" | rowspan="3" bgcolor="gold" | Winner |
| 5
| "One Day Tonight" |
| 7
| "Stay" |
| class="wikitable unsortable" style="text-align:center;"
|+ Non-competition performances |
| scope="col"| Performers
! scope="col"| Song |
|---|
| scope="row" | Top 10 with Flo Rida | "Good Feeling" |
| scope="row" | Jay with Earth, Wind & Fire |
| scope="row" | Mike Parker with Deana Carter | "Strawberry Wine" |
| scope="row" | Lady K with Ben Platt |
| scope="row" | Emyrson Flora with Gabby Barrett & Cade Foehner | "Pick Me Up" |
| scope="row" | Top 10 with Tai Verdes | "A-O-K" |
| scope="row" | Nicolina with Sara Bareilles |
| scope="row" | Katy Perry & Thomas Rhett
| "Where We Started" |
| scope="row" | Fritz Hager with James Arthur | "Can I Be Him" |
| scope="row" | Christian Guardino with Michael Bublé | "Smile" |
| scope="row" | Noah Thompson with Melissa Etheridge | "I'm the Only One" |
| scope="row" | Top 10 with Lionel Richie | "You Are" |
| scope="row" | Emyrson Flora, Jay, Leah Marlene & Nicolina with Ben Platt & Sara Bareilles | "Grow as We Go" |
| scope="row" | Leah Marlene with Katy Perry | "Firework" |
| scope="row" | HunterGirl with Luke Bryan | "I Told You So" |
| scope="row" | Noah Thompson
| "One Day Tonight" |
Elimination chart
Color key:
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{{legend|gold|Winner}}
{{legend|silver|Runner-up}}
{{legend|tan|Third place}}
{{legend|#FFEBCD|Did not perform}}
{{legend|#FDFC8F|Saved by the public}}
{{legend|#B0E0E6|Saved by the judges}}
{{legend|#FF91A4|Eliminated}}
{{legend|#FFB694|Withdrew}}
}}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:90%;"
|+ American Idol (season 20) - Eliminations ! rowspan="2" scope="col" | Contestant ! rowspan="2" scope="col" | {{abbr|Pl.|Place}} ! scope="col" colspan="2" | Top 24 ! scope="col" | Top 20 ! scope="col" | Top 14 ! scope="col" | Top 11 ! scope="col" | Top 10 ! scope="col" | Top 7 ! scope="col" | Top 5 ! scope="col" | Finale |
| 4/10
! 4/11 ! 4/17 ! 4/24 ! 4/25 ! 5/1 ! 5/8 ! 5/15 ! 5/22 |
|---|
| style="height:40px"
! scope="row" | Noah Thompson | 1 | style="background:#FFEBCD;" | N/A | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:gold;"| Winner |
| style="height:40px"
! scope="row" | HunterGirl | 2 | style="background:#FDFC8F;" | Safe | style="background:#FFEBCD;"| N/A | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:silver;"| {{nowrap|Runner-up}} |
| style="height:40px"
! scope="row" | Leah Marlene | 3 | rowspan="2" style="background:#FFEBCD;" | N/A | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:tan;"| {{nowrap|Third Place}} |
| style="height:40px"
! scope="row" | Fritz Hager | rowspan="2" | 4 | style="background:#FDFC8F;" | Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FF91A4;" rowspan="2"| Eliminated | style="background:#919191;" rowspan="2"| |
| style="height:40px"
! scope="row" | Nicolina | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FFEBCD;"| N/A | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| style="height:40px"
! scope="row" | Christian Guardino | rowspan="2" | 6 | style="background:#FFEBCD;" | N/A | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FF91A4;" rowspan="2"| Eliminated | style="background:#919191;" colspan="2" rowspan="2"| |
| style="height:40px"
! scope="row" | Jay | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FFEBCD;" rowspan="2"| N/A | style="background:#B0E0E6;"| Saved | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| style="height:40px"
! scope="row" | Emyrson Flora | rowspan="3" | 8 | style="background:#FDFC8F;" | Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FF91A4;" rowspan="3"| Eliminated | style="background:#919191;" colspan="3" rowspan="3"| |
| style="height:40px"
! scope="row" | Lady K | style="background:#FFEBCD;"| N/A | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#B0E0E6;"| Saved |
| style="height:40px"
! scope="row" | Mike Parker | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FFEBCD;" rowspan="2"| N/A | style="background:#B0E0E6;"| Saved | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| style="height:40px"
! scope="row" | Tristen Gressett | 11 | style="background:#FDFC8F;" | Safe | style="background:#B0E0E6;"| Saved | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FF91A4;"| Eliminated | style="background:#919191;" colspan="4"| |
| style="height:40px"
! scope="row" | Dan Marshall | rowspan="3" | 12 | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FFEBCD;"| N/A | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FF91A4;" rowspan="3"| Eliminated | style="background:#919191;" colspan="5" rowspan="3"| |
| style="height:40px"
! scope="row" | Ava Maybee | style="background:#FFEBCD;" | N/A | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| style="height:40px"
! scope="row" | Allegra Miles | style="background:#FFEBCD;" | N/A | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#B0E0E6;"| Saved |
| style="height:40px"
! scope="row" | Cadence Baker | rowspan="10" bgcolor="919191" | | style="background:#FFEBCD;" | N/A | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FF91A4;" rowspan="6"| Eliminated | style="background:#919191;" colspan="6" rowspan="6"| |
| style="height:40px"
! scope="row" | Katyrah Love | style="background:#FFEBCD;"| N/A | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| style="height:40px"
! scope="row" | Jacob Moran | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FFEBCD;" | N/A |
| style="height:40px"
! scope="row" | Elli Rowe | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FFEBCD;" | N/A |
| style="height:40px"
! scope="row" | Sage | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe | style="background:#FFEBCD;"| N/A |
| style="height:40px"
! scope="row" | Cameron Whitcomb | style="background:#FFEBCD;" | N/A | style="background:#FDFC8F;"| Safe |
| style="height:40px"
! scope="row" | Sir Blayke | style="background:#FFEBCD;"| N/A | style="background:#FF91A4;"| Eliminated | style="background:#919191;" colspan="7"| |
| style="height:40px"
! scope="row" | Danielle Finn | style="background:#FF91A4;" rowspan="2"| Eliminated | style="background:#919191;" colspan="8" rowspan="2"| |
| style="height:40px"
! scope="row" | Scarlet |
| style="height:40px"
! scope="row" | Kenedi Anderson | style="background:#FFEBCD;"| N/A | style="background:#FFB694;"| Withdrew{{efn|Kenedi Anderson withdrew from the competition for personal reasons.}} | style="background:#919191;" colspan="7"| |
{{notelist}}
Ratings
{{Television episode ratings
| show_timeslot = y
| title1 = Auditions, Part 1
| date1 = February 27, 2022
| timeslot1 = Sunday 8:00 p.m.
| timeslot_length1 = 4
| rs1 = 0.9/7
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| dvr1 = 0.2
| dvrv1 = 1.17
| total1 = 1.1
| totalv1 = 7.47{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/sunday-ratings-positive-return-for-american-idol-on-abc/|title=Sunday Ratings: Positive Return for American Idol on ABC|work=Programming Insider|author=Marc Berman|date=February 28, 2022|access-date=March 7, 2022}}{{efn|Live+7 ratings were unavailable, so Live+3 ratings have been used instead.}}
| title2 = Auditions, Part 2
| date2 = March 6, 2022
| rs2 = 1.1/8
| viewers2 = 6.57{{cite web|url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-sunday-3-6-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html|title=Sunday 3.6.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals|work=Showbuzz Daily|author=Mitch Metcalf|date=March 8, 2022|access-date=March 8, 2022}}
| dvr2 = 0.3
| dvrv2 = 1.55
| total2 = 1.4
| title3 = Auditions, Part 3
| date3 = March 13, 2022
| rs3 = 1.0/7
| viewers3 = 6.64{{cite web|url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-sunday-3-13-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html|title=Sunday 3.13.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals|work=Showbuzz Daily|author=Mitch Salem|date=March 15, 2022|access-date=March 15, 2022}}
| dvr3 = 0.3
| dvrv3 = 1.42
| total3 = 1.2
| title4 = Auditions, Part 4
| date4 = March 20, 2022
| rs4 = 0.7/5
| viewers4 = 5.40{{cite web|url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-sunday-3-20-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html|title=Sunday 3.20.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals|work=Showbuzz Daily|author=Mitch Metcalf|date=March 22, 2022|access-date=March 22, 2022}}
| dvr4 = 0.3
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| total4 = 1.0
| title5 = Auditions, Part 5
| date5 = March 21, 2022
| timeslot5 = Monday 8:00 p.m.
| rs5 = 0.7/6
| viewers5 = 5.29{{cite web|url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-monday-3-21-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html|title=Monday 3.21.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals|work=Showbuzz Daily|author=Mitch Salem|date=March 22, 2022|access-date=March 22, 2022}}
| dvr5 = 0.3
| dvrv5 = 1.46
| total5 = 1.0
| title6 = Auditions, Part 5A
| date6 = March 28, 2022
| timeslot6 = Monday 12:18 a.m.
| rs6 = 0.6/10
| viewers6 = 2.95{{cite web|url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-sunday-3-27-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html|title=Sunday 3.27.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals|work=Showbuzz Daily|author=Mitch Salem|date=March 29, 2022|access-date=March 29, 2022}}
| dvr6 = n/a
| dvrv6 = n/a
| total6 = n/a
| totalv6 = n/a
| title7 = Hollywood Week: Genre Challenge
| date7 = March 28, 2022
| timeslot7 = Monday 8:00 p.m.
| rs7 = 0.7/6
| viewers7 = 5.66{{cite web|url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-monday-3-28-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html|title=Monday 3.28.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals|website=Showbuzz Daily|author=Mitch Metcalf|date=March 29, 2022|access-date=March 29, 2022}}
| dvr7 = 0.3
| dvrv7 = 1.47
| total7 = 1.0
| title8 = Hollywood Duets Challenge
| date8 = April 3, 2022
| timeslot8 = Sunday 8:00 p.m.
| rs8 = 0.7/5
| viewers8 = 4.89{{cite web|url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-sunday-4-3-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html|title=Sunday 4.3.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals|website=Showbuzz Daily|author=Mitch Salem|date=April 5, 2022|access-date=April 5, 2022}}
| dvr8 = 0.2
| dvrv8 = 1.50
| total8 = 0.9
| title9 = Showstopper/Final Judgment
| date9 = April 4, 2022
| timeslot9 = Monday 8:00 p.m.
| rs9 = 0.6/5
| viewers9 = 5.58{{cite web|url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-monday-4-4-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html|title=Monday 4.4.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals|website=Showbuzz Daily|author=Mitch Metcalf|date=April 5, 2022|access-date=April 5, 2022}}
| dvr9 = 0.3
| dvrv9 = 1.46
| total9 = 0.9
| title10 = Top 24 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii Part #1
| date10 = April 10, 2022
| timeslot10 = Sunday 8:00 p.m.
| rs10 = 0.7/6
| viewers10 = 5.47{{cite web|url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-sunday-4-10-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html|title=Sunday 4.10.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals|website=Showbuzz Daily|author=Mitch Metcalf|date=April 12, 2022|access-date=April 12, 2022}}
| dvr10 = 0.2
| dvrv10 = 1.33
| total10 = 0.9
| title11 = Top 24 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii Part #2
| date11 = April 11, 2022
| timeslot11 = Monday 8:00 p.m.
| rs11 = 0.7/6
| viewers11 = 5.31{{cite web|url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-monday-4-11-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html|title=Monday 4.11.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals|website=Showbuzz Daily|author=Mitch Salem|date=April 12, 2022|access-date=April 12, 2022}}
| dvr11 = 0.2
| dvrv11 = 1.23
| total11 = 0.8
| title12 = Season 20's Top 20
| date12 = April 17, 2022
| timeslot12 = Sunday 8:00 p.m.
| rs12 = 0.7/6
| viewers12 = 5.27{{cite web|url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-sunday-4-17-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html|title=Sunday 4.17.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals|website=Showbuzz Daily|author=Mitch Salem|date=April 19, 2022|access-date=April 19, 2022}}
| dvr12 = 0.2
| dvrv12 = 1.37
| total12 = 0.9
| title13 = Top 14 Live Reveal
| date13 = April 18, 2022
| timeslot13 = Monday 8:00 p.m.
| rs13 = 0.6/5
| viewers13 = 5.57{{cite web|url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-monday-4-18-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html|title=Monday 4.18.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals|website=Showbuzz Daily|author=Mitch Metcalf|date=April 19, 2022|access-date=April 19, 2022}}
| dvr13 = 0.4
| dvrv13 = 1.67
| total13 = 1.0
| title14 = Top 14
| date14 = April 24, 2022
| timeslot14 = Sunday 8:00 p.m.
| rs14 = 0.8/7
| viewers14 = 5.88{{cite web|url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-sunday-4-24-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html|title=Sunday 4.24.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals|website=Showbuzz Daily|author=Mitch Metcalf|date=April 26, 2022|access-date=April 26, 2022}}
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| dvrv14 = 1.51
| total14 = 1.2
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| date15 = April 25, 2022
| timeslot15 = Monday 8:00 p.m.
| rs15 = 0.7/6
| viewers15 = 5.82{{cite web|url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-monday-4-25-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finalswe.html|title=Monday 4.25.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals|website=Showbuzz Daily|author=Mitch Salem|date=April 26, 2022|access-date=April 26, 2022}}
| dvr15 = 0.4
| dvrv15 = 1.55
| total15 = 1.1
| title16 = Disney Night
| date16 = May 1, 2022
| timeslot16 = Sunday 8:00 p.m.
| rs16 = 0.9/8
| viewers16 = 6.57{{cite web|url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-sunday-5-1-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html|title=Sunday 5.1.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals|website=Showbuzz Daily|author=Mitch Salem|date=May 3, 2022|access-date=May 3, 2022}}
| dvr16 = n/a
| dvrv16 = n/a
| total16 = n/a
| totalv16 = n/a
| title17 = The Great Idol Reunion
| date17 = May 2, 2022
| timeslot17 = Monday 8:00 p.m.
| rs17 = 0.7/5
| viewers17 = 5.89{{cite web|url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-monday-5-2-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html|title=Monday 5.2.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals|work=Showbuzz Daily|author=Mitch Metcalf|date=May 3, 2022|access-date=May 3, 2022}}
| dvr17 = n/a
| dvrv17 = n/a
| total17 = n/a
| totalv17 = n/a
| title18 = Top 7
| date18 = May 8, 2022
| timeslot18 = Sunday 8:00 p.m.
| timeslot_length18 = 3
| rs18 = 0.8/6
| viewers18 = 5.52{{cite web|url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-sunday-5-8-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html|title=Sunday 5.8.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals|website=Showbuzz Daily|author=Mitch Metcalf|date=May 10, 2022|access-date=May 11, 2022}}
| dvr18 = 0.1
| dvrv18 = 1.28
| total18 = 0.9
| totalv18 = 6.80{{cite web|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2023/05/17/abcs-american-idol-builds-for-2nd-straight-telecast-in-total-viewers-to-draw-its-biggest-audience-this-season-143211/20230517abc01/|title=ABC's "American Idol" Builds for 2nd Straight Telecast in Total Viewers to Draw Its Biggest Audience This Season|publisher=ABC|via=The Futon Critic|date=May 17, 2023|access-date=May 17, 2023}}
| title19 = Top 5
| date19 = May 15, 2022
| rs19 = 0.7/5
| viewers19 = 5.57{{cite web|url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-sunday-5-15-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html|title=Sunday 5.15.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals|website=Showbuzz Daily|author=Mitch Salem|date=May 17, 2022|access-date=May 17, 2022}}
| dvr19 = 0.3
| dvrv19 = 1.43
| total19 = 1.0
| totalv19 = 7.00{{cite web|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2023/05/24/penultimate-episode-of-american-idol-delivers-1-year-highs-213410/20230524abc01/|title=Penultimate Episode of "American Idol" Delivers 1-Year Highs|publisher=ABC|via=The Futon Critic|date=May 24, 2023|access-date=May 26, 2023}}
| title20 = Grand Finale
| date20 = May 22, 2022
| rs20 = 0.8/6
| viewers20 = 6.49{{cite web|url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-sunday-5-22-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html|title=Sunday 5.22.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals|website=Showbuzz Daily|author=Mitch Metcalf|date=May 24, 2022|access-date=May 24, 2022}}
| dvr20 = n/a
| dvrv20 = n/a
| total20 = n/a
| totalv20 = n/a
}}
{{notelist}}
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{Official website|http://www.americanidol.com/}}
{{American Idol}}
Category:2022 American television seasons
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