American Idol
Season Finale
Season 21, Episode 20 · Aired 2023-05-21
Synopsis
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.
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