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Who are in 'American Idol' Season 22 Top 3? Viewers dub ABC show 'rigged' as Jack Blocker advances to finale

'American Idol' Season 22 contestant Jack Blocker managed to bag a spot in Top 3

SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA: Ryan Seacrest recently announced 'American Idol' Season 22 contestants who will compete next week in the finale for the coveted title. Fans have voted for Will Moseley, Abi Carter, and Jack Blocker as their Top 3 finalists eliminating, Emmy Russell and Tristan Harper.

However, the viewers were disappointed with the result especially after Jack grabbed a spot in the finale amid Tristan's elimination. During the Disney night episode, Jack performed 'Nobody's Fool' by Brad Paisley from 'Cars 2'. For his second performance, he sang, 'Space Oddity' by David Bowie from 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny'.

The ABC show judges were impressed with Jack's performance and Katy Perry claimed, "You kept on surprising all of us. Everyone is glued to the television. You are Jack." Luke Bryan complimented Jack's song choice. Meanwhile, Lionel Richie noted, "I think you're actually having fun. Wait until that career blossoms."

Despite the judges' compliments, the viewers claimed that Jack should not be in the Top 3. A social media user tweeted, "Am I the only one who feels that everything was always rigged for Jack to win..They gave him a no in auditions..The camera men and others said no bring him back and then he goes on to win the whole thing to finish the story…No."

Another critic noted, "American Idol is rigged! Tristan Harper should be in the finale not Jack!" Another internet user penned, "Jack blocker are you s------g me over triston what the hell is this. RIGGED." Another viewer wrote, "I REALLY need to know who keeps putting Jack through." Another X user tweeted, "I just wanna know who’s voting for Jack Blocker."

Another Instagram user commented, "Damn that was horrendous."

'American Idol' judge Katy Perry says she treated Jack Blocker like 'step sister'

'American Idol' Season 22 finalist Jack Blocker failed to impress Katy Perry during the audition. Katy was against advancing him to Hollywood Week and gave him a 'no'. However, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan believed in him and advanced him. Jack proved Katy wrong and reached the finale skipping eliminations.

During the episode, Katy claimed that she admitted that she treated Jack like a real 'step-sister' at first, but if he wins, it will be a real Cinderella story. Katy also gave him a name, 'Jack Attack'. Meanwhile, Luke called the notes his swagger and dubbed him Fred Astaire. He was amazed at how he opened up throughout the episodes.

Who will perform during the 'American Idol' Season 22 finale?

'American Idol' Season 22 host Ryan Seacrest announced the list of guest performers who are lined up to grace the ABC show stage during the finale. Nick Fradiani and music icons New Kids on the Block are expected to deliver stunning performances.

Jason Mraz, Hootie & the Blowfish, CeCe Winans, Wynonna Judd, Seal, Cody Johnson, Bishop Briggs, and James Bay will also perform during the finale. Besides the A-list performers, the ABC show judges, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie will also perform.

When is the 'American Idol' Season 22 finale?

'American Idol' Season 22 grand finale will premiere on Sunday, May 19 at 8 pm ET on ABC. Fans can stream the new episodes on Hulu the following day. The ABC show judges, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan will return to share their constructive feedback to the finalists.

The viewers will be treated with stunning performances as the Top 3 contestants Will Moseley, Abi Carter and Jack Blocker compete to become the next singing sensation. Jon Bon Jovi will serve as the guest mentor during the finale.