American Idol
Showstopper/Final Judgment
Season 20, Episode 9 · Aired 2022-04-04
Synopsis
Following a competitive Hollywood Week, the search for the next American Idol continues with the Showstoppers round. Taking the stage for their first time with a band, Idol hopefuls sing their hearts out in their last chance to make it into the coveted Top 24. In the Final Judgment, two pairs of contestants face off in a sing-off with judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, sealing their fate for the next round.
In the series
This episode is part of American Idol (2002–2016) on Fox.
Simon Cowell's sneer as national talent infrastructure.
Key cast
- Ryan Seacrest as Host
- Simon Cowell as Judge
- Paula Abdul as Judge
- Randy Jackson as Judge
- Kelly Clarkson as Contestant
- Carrie Underwood as Contestant