916 (Grand Finale)
EpisodeS9E16128 min2026-05-11

American Idol

916 (Grand Finale)

The Top 3 finalists give their all for the last chance to earn America's vote; Alicia Keys performs and serves as guest mentor; special performances from other music legends and today's top stars.

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Hannah Harper

Self - Contestant

Jordan McCullough

Self - Contestant

Keyla Richardson

Self - Contestant

Clay Aiken

Self - Performer

Gin Blossoms

Self - Performer

John Popper

Self - Performer

En Vogue

Self - Performer

Tori Kelly

Self - Performer

Alicia Keys

Self - Mentor/Performer

Nikki Sixx

Self - Performer

Tommy Lee

Self - Performer

Vince Neil

Self - Performer

John 5

Self - Performer

Jason Mraz

Self - Performer

Nelly

Self - Performer

Brad Paisley

Self - Performer

Shinedown

Self - Performers

Cameron Whitcomb

Self - Performer

Lee Ann Womack

Self - Performer

Braden Rumfelt

Self

Jake Thistle

Self

Kyndal Inskeep

Self

Jesse Findling

Self

Julián Kalel

Self

Daniel Stallworth

Self

Lucas Leon

Self

Keke Palmer

Self - Guest

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