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Why are 'American Idol' Season 21 viewers threatening to boycott finale ahead of Jelly Roll performance?

'American Idol' Season 21 finale will feature renowned guest performers like Kylie Minogue, James Blunt, and TLC

BRENTWOOD, CALIFORNIA: 'American Idol' Season 21 has reached its finale episode after multiple dramatic eliminations. The Top 3 contestants Megan Danielle, Colin Stough, and Iam Tongi are all set to compete in the finale episode to become the next singing sensation.

Judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan will return for Season 21's final episode along with multiple guest performers. The star-studded guest performers list features Jason Bradley DeFord aka Jelly Roll. However, some viewers believe he wasn't an appropriate pick for the finale.

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Jelly Roll to perform during 'American Idol' Season 21 finale

Jelly Roll is scheduled to perform as a guest during the finale night of 'American Idol' Season 21. The official Instagram handle of 'American Idol' has recently announced the list of guests to perform during the finale night. A portrait of Jelly Roll's face was shared on Instagram with the caption, "You already know @jellyroll615 will bring the [insert fire emojis] on Sunday's IDOL #GrandFinale!" But the viewers questioned whether he was good enough for the biggest night of the singing competition. Many viewers claimed that they haven't heard of Jelly Roll and exclaimed that he wasn't a big enough name like the other performers, Kylie Minogue, Lauren Daigle, James Blunt, and TLC.

'Is this a joke?'

Soon after Jelly Roll's guest performance announcement, some social media users said they will boycott the finale. One user wrote, "I won’t watch… ridiculous." Another viewer commented, "I have never heard of jelly roll!!🤷🏼‍♀️who is this guy?" One asked, "Is this a joke?" While another user said, "What is American Idol coming to?" and one user added, "He really named himself jelly roll."

Who are the guest performers of 'American Idol' Season 21 finale?

Lauren Daigle: Daigle surprised finalist Megan Danielle during her audition performance of 'You Say.' The singer has previously competed on 'American Idol' and is all set to return to the show.

Ruben Studdard: Studdard won the coveted title during 'American Idol' Season 2. However, the singer is now returning for a guest performance after 20 years.

Clay Aiken: Aiken was the runner-up of 'American Idol' Season 2 and competed with Studdard.

Jazmine Sullivan: Sullivan is a Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart singer and is set to raise the roof during the finale.

Kevin Cronin: Kevin is known for his diverse gigs. The actor and composer is a chart-topping singer associated with the rock band REO Speedwagon.

James Blunt: After leaving the military, Blunt achieved global stardom with his single 'You're Beautiful'. Now fans are keen to watch James performing on the Idol stage.

TLC: TLC is one of the most popular female groups of all time. They will surely make heads turn with their stirring performance.

Jelly Roll: Jelly Roll is a rapper and songwriter who's best known for his single, 'Son of a Sinner'. He recently burst into tears after watching finalist Tongi's performance.

Kylie Minogue: The best-selling female Australian artist of all time, Minogue, is all set to make her appearance in the 'American Idol' Season 21 finale.

Lainey Wilson: Country singer Wilson kicked off her singing career as an individual artist from a small town but now she is known all around the world.

'American Idol' Season 21 finale will air on Sunday, May 21, at 8 pm ET on ABC.

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