The ‘American Idol’ Season 22 finale is poised to be a momentous occasion, both marking the departure of judge Katy Perry and welcoming rock icon Jon Bon Jovi as a mentor for the top 12 finalists. This season has been marked by speculation that Luke Bryan may also be leaving, potentially concluding the show on a grand scale.
With Perry’s exit, the finale is set to send her off on a high note, despite some fan concerns about questionable eliminations. The show’s mentors have consistently impressed, and the inclusion of Bon Jovi is a testament to its commitment to bringing in renowned names.
On the May 19 episode, Bon Jovi will take up the mentorship role, guiding the top three contestants. He follows in the footsteps of previous guest mentors this season, including Jelly Roll, Tori Kelly, and Gene Simmons.
The remaining top 12 contestants include Mckenna Faith Breinholt, Jack Blocker, Mia Matthews, KAYKO, Will Moseley, Abi Carter, Kaibrienne, Emmy Russell, Julia Gagnon, Triston Harper, Jayna Elise, and Roman Collins.
The ‘American Idol’ reboot, now airing on ABC since 2018, has featured an array of celebrity mentors over the years, including Ed Sheeran, Nick Jonas, Sofia Carson, and Bebe Rexha. Other notable guest judges have included Adam Lambert, will.i.am, Idina Menzel, Bobby Bones, and Alanis Morissette, adding to the show’s illustrious history.
