'American Idol' Season 22: Who will and who should take home the title
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA: 'American Idol' Season 22 contestant Abi Carter will win the ABC show competition. The aspiring singer has continued to impress the viewers with her soulful performances and falsetto throughout the show.
The ABC show viewers love Abi's vocals and would cast enough votes to make her next singing sensation. Abi's recent rendition of Adele's song, 'Hello' was a great hit and also received praise from the judges. Additionally, Abi's fiery performance scared Katy Perry for my job. She called the contestant's performance 'angelic' and we all agreed with Katy.
However, Jack Blocker is another finalist who should get a chance to win the ABC show. Jack has continuously received backlash over his facial expression but his vocals deserve the win. Jack's stunning performance even changed judges Katy and Luke Bryan's opinions, who doubted his potential during the audition.
Jack has worked on his facial expressions and stage appearance throughout the episodes. He has also improved his vocals which definitely let him achieve multiple accolades in the future.
Who are 'American Idol' Season 22 finalists?
'American Idol' Season 22 Top 3 finalists are Abi Carter, Jack Blocker and Will Moseley. They will grace the ABC show stage for one last time as contestants to compete to become the next singing sensation during the finale.
Will Moseley
'American Idol' Season 22 finalist Will Moseley was fans' favorite at the beginning of the show and expected to win the competition. However, Will's previous social media post of dogs attacking a hog sparked online controversy and seemingly sabotaged his chances of winning. Additionally, the ABC show viewers don't want another country singer.
Abi Carter
Abi Carter performed 'The Chain' by Fleetwood Mac from 'Guardians of the Galaxy' 2 and definitely nailed the performance. The ABC show finalist drew a comparison to Billie Eilish and Paramore after her stunning rendition.
Jack Blocker
Jack Blocker recently made 'Idol' history after he performed David Bowie's song 'Space Oddity' from 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny' for the first time on the ABC show stage. Katy complimented Jack and noted, "If you win this thing, this is going to be a real Cinderella story."
What will 'American Idol' Season 22 winner receive?
'American Idol' Season 22 winner will receive a whopping cash prize of $250,000. The winner will also receive a recording contract with Hollywood Records/19 Recordings. Meanwhile, the runner-up of the ABC show is sometimes also offered a record deal by the show's affiliate record label.
Additionally, the finalists are expected to receive an amazing opportunity to join SAG-AFTRA, a labor union representing film and TV actors. The membership notably requires payment of union dues but the contestants are entitled to an hourly rate while participating in the show.
How to watch 'American Idol' Season 22 finale?
'American Idol' Season 22 finale is scheduled to premiere live on ABC on Sunday, May 19, at 8 pm ET. The episode will be three hours long featuring multiple outstanding performances of the singing legends.
For those without access to live broadcasts, the ABC show finale can be streamed on Hulu starting at 3 am ET the next day. Hulu subscription packages begin at $7.99/month with ads, while the ad-free package starts from $10/month.
