When will 'American Idol' Season 22 Episode 15 air? ABC show to tribute alum Mandisa amid her tragic death
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA: 'American Idol' Season 22 Episode 15 is set to air on April 29, at 8 pm ET on ABC. The singing competition has reached near to its final episode and the judges, Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and Katy Perry, continue to short the aspiring singers until they find the winner.
The latest episode saw the thrilling return of Samantha Diaz aka Just Sam, who won the contest four years ago, in 2020, after arriving in the ABC show as a New York subway performer, or busker. Host Ryan Seacrest announced the Top 8 contestants who earned the most votes during the live episode.
The show's viewers could expect more exciting performances during the upcoming episode as more eliminations are around the corner. However, the aspiring singers and judges will pay a touching tribute to Season 5 alum, Mandisa, who died unexpectedly last week.
How to stream 'American Idol' Season 22 Episode 15?
'American Idol' Season 22 Episode 15 will be available to watch on the official website of ABC. Additionally, fans can stream the new episodes on Hulu the following day.
For those without access to live broadcasts, episodes can be streamed on Hulu at 3 am ET the next day. Hulu subscription packages begin at $7.99/month with ads, while the ad-free package starts at $17.99/month.
What to expect from 'American Idol' Season 22 Episode 15?
'American Idol' Season 22 Episode 15, titled, 'Judge's Song Contest', will pay a special tribute to beloved ABC show alum, Mandisa. During the episode, the Top 8 contestants will perform one of three songs anonymously selected by the judges, Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, or Lionel Richie, each competing for the most chosen songs.
The ABC show viewers will cast their votes during the live episode to advance their Top 6 favorite performers to the next round. In a surprising twist, the judges will choose a wildcard to send the Top 7 to Adele night. Only one contestant will be eliminated during the upcoming episode.
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What happened in 'American Idol' Season 22 Episode 14?
Top 10 aspiring singers graced the 'American Idol' Season 22 Episode 14 stage with their soulful vocals as they performed to earn a coveted position in the Top 8. They performed the songs from their birth years.
Guest mentor Shania Twain helped the contestants with her insightful advice. Meanwhile, Samantha Diaz aka Just Sam entertained the ABC show viewers with her thrilling performance. However, two contestants were eliminated after they failed to earn enough viewers' votes.
