As American Idol season 22 approaches its finale, fans need to keep in mind a change to the schedule so they don’t miss a minute of the competition.

American Idol Judges Lionel Richie Katy Perry and Luke Bryan Sitting at Judges' Table With Purple BackgroundCustom Image By César García

The American Idol season 22 finale is quickly approaching, which is also judge Katy Perry’s last episode, and fans should take note of an important change to the schedule.

American Idol season 22 debuted on February 18, and America has since narrowed down the contestants to the Top 7 finalists. They include Abi Carter, Emmy Russell, Jack Blocker, Julia Gagnon, McKenna Faith Breinholt, Triston Harper, and Will Moseley.

American Idol will now only air on Sundays, eliminating its Monday episodes.

According to the official American Idol website, American Idol will now only air on Sundays, eliminating its Monday episodes. The final Monday episode aired on April 29 and featured the Judges’ Song Contest. Katy won the contest versus her fellow judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, and she was therefore able to save one contestant from elimination. With some input from Lionel and Luke, Katy chose to save McKenna over Kaibrienne, and Kaibrienne was eliminated from the competition.

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What To Expect From American Idol Season 22’s Final Three Episodes

Exciting Themes & Mentors Are On The Horizon

Host Ryan Seacrest announced that on Sunday, May 5, the Top 7 will sing “Songs That Make Me Wanna Dance” and Adele hits. Ciara serves as their mentor, while Meghan Trainor performs. In addition, two contestants will be eliminated. On Sunday, May 12, the Top 5 will head to Disney World with a yet-to-be-named multi-platinum-selling artist as their mentor.

American Idol Season 22 Contestant Abi Carter Smiling At Audition

They’ll sing two Disney songs each in the episode. Sunday, May 19 is the three-hour American Idol season 22 finale, which will feature the Top 3 being mentored by Jon Bon Jovi. The winner will be crowned, and American Idol will say goodbye to Katy.

American Idol Season 22 Contestant Emmy Russell At Audition

American Idol season 22 has been one of the best yet. The contestants are so talented that every week ends with heartbreaking goodbyes. American Idol season 22 needed a Comeback Competition because there were so many extraordinary singers who deserved to continue on in the competition. However, only one finalist can win, so difficult eliminations are inevitable. The American Idol Top 7 is one of the most phenomenal groups in the show’s history, so it’s going to be thrilling to see them perform two songs in the upcoming episodes.

American Idol Season 22 Contestant Jack Blocker At Audition

The American Idol season 22 finale is certain to be an emotional night. Not only will the winner be crowned, but it’s also Katy’s final episode. She’s been such an important part of American Idol since ABC revived the show in 2018.

American Idol Season 22 Contestant Julia Gagnon Smiling at Audition

American Idol Season 22 Contestant McKenna Breinholt At Audition

American Idol Season 22 Contestant Triston Harper At Audition

American Idol Season 22 Contestant Will Moseley At His Audition

Before the finale, Katy has one last Disney Night in which to impress everyone with her final elaborate costume. In the past, she’s dressed as Snow White, Ursula, Mrs. Jumbo, Tinker Bell, Ariel, and Elastigirl. Katy will be greatly missed as a judge because she’s always been such a cheerleader for the contestants. As season 22 comes to a close, American Idol will brighten Sunday nights for its final three episodes.