America’s biggest singing reality show, American Idol 2021 finale will take place on Sunday. The top five semi-finalists will go on a final quest to seal their spot in the American Idol 2021 finals. However, Caleb Kennedy is eliminated and as a result, we will see the performances of the top 3 contestants on Sunday’s episode on the 23rd of May.
The voting results for American Idol 2021 show a massive surge in popularity and support for Grace Kinstler. Her duet with Willie Spence was a highlight of this weekend’s performances in the American Idol 2021 Semi-finals.
American Idol 2021 Top 3 Finalists
- Grace Kinstler
- Willie Spence
- Chayce Beckham
| Sr No. | Contestant Name | Age | Profession | From | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jason Warrior | 25 | Music Teacher | Chicago, IL | Eliminated (Top 24) |
| 2 | Cassandra Coleman | 24 | Coffee Shop Manager | Columbia, TN | Eliminated |
| 3 | Grace Kinstler | 20 | College Student | Lakewood, IL | In Top 3 |
| 4 | Alanis Sophia | 19 | College Student | Dade City, FL | Eliminated (Top 16) |
| 5 | Anilee List | 20 | College Student | Los Angeles, CA | Eliminated (Top 24) |
| 6 | Liahona Olayan | 17 | High School Student | Vineyard, UT | Eliminated (Top 24) |
| 7 | Willie Spence | 21 | Caretaker | Douglas, GA | In Top 3 |
| 8 | Hannah Everhart | 17 | High School Student | Pickens, MS | Eliminated (Top 24) |
| 9 | Casey Bishop | 16 | High School Student | Estero, FL | Eliminated |
| 10 | Chayce Beckham | 24 | Sales | Apple Valley, CA | In Top 3 |
| 11 | Cecil Ray | 20 | Machine Operator | Rockdale, TX | Eliminated (Top 24) |
| 12 | Graham DeFranco | 27 | Pilot | Rockwall, TX | Eliminated (Top 16) |
| 13 | Mary Jo Young | 19 | College Student | Cleveland, OH | Eliminated (Top 24) |
| 14 | Hunter Metts | 22 | Software Coder | Franklin, TN | Eliminated |
| 15 | Beane | 23 | Wedding Singer | Boston, MA | Eliminated (Top 12) |
| 16 | Alyssa Wray | 18 | College Student | Perryville, KY | Eliminated |
| 17 | Caleb Kennedy | 16 | High School Student | Roebuck, SC | Eliminated |
| 18 | Madison Watkins | 25 | Hair Model | Los Angeles, CA | Eliminated (Top 12) |
| 19 | Ava August | 15 | High School Student | Laguna Niguel, CA | Eliminated (Top 12) |
| 20 | Deshawn Goncalves | 20 | College Student | Cleveland, OH | Eliminated |
| 21 | Alana Delsherm | 22 | Unemployed | Lakewood Ranch, FL | Eliminated (Top 24) |
| 22 | Andrea Valles | 23 | Vocalist | Houston, TX | Eliminated (Top 24) |
| 23 | Colin Jamieson | 22 | Wedding Singer | Boston, MA | Eliminated (Top 16) |
| 24 | Wyatt Pike | 20 | College Student | Park City, UT | Drop-out (Top 16) |
American Idol 2021 Finale 23rd May Episode Highlights – Superstar Performances
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The finale episode on Sunday will feature the top 3 finalists from the American Idol 2021 season. However, there will be multiple superstar performances that will set the Indian Idol stage on fire. From Katy Perry to Chaka Khan, Leona Lewis to Sheryl Crow, there will be twelve special performances for the American Idol 2021 Grand finale. The superstars will perform the following songs:
- Fall Out Boy – “My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light Em Up)” with Spence, Deshawn Goncalves, Beckham, Arthur Gunn and Hunter Metts
- Chaka Khan – Medley of “I’m Every Woman,” “Ain’t Nobody,” “Sweet Thing” and “Through the Fire” with Goncalves, Casey Bishop, Alyssa Wray, Cassandra Coleman and Kinstler
- Mickey Guyton – “Black Like Me” with Wray
- Leona Lewis – “You Are the Reason” with Spence
- Alessia Cara – “Scars to Your Beautiful” with Kinstler
- Sheryl Crow – “Every Day Is a Winding Road” and “If It Makes You Happy” with Gunn
- Lindsey Buckingham – “Go Your Own Way” with Coleman
- Macklemore – “Can’t Hold Us” with the top three
- Luke Combs – “Forever After All” with Beckham
The American Idol 2021 Grand finale will be telecasted at 8 p.m EST and 5 p.m PST on ABC on Sunday, the 23rd of May 2021. The voting for the final winner of American Idol 2021 will open soon during the episode.
American Idol 2021 Song List For Top 3 Performers – May 23rd Finale Episode
- Chayce Beckham: “Fire Away” by Chris Stapleton, “Blackbird” by the Beatles, and “Afterglow” by Ed Sheeran
- Grace Kinstler: “I Have Nothing” by Whitney Houston, “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” and “All By Myself” by Celine Dion
- Willie Spence: “A Change Is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke, “Stand Up” by Cynthia Erivo, and “Georgia On My Mind” by Ray Charles
American Idol 2021 Grand Finale Online Live Voting Procedure
American Idol 2021 voting lines will open on Sunday during the episode after the last commercial break. The live voting procedure to support your favorite singer is as follows:
- Viewers can cast their online votes at AmericanIdol.com/vote. (Idolvote.abc.com)
- Live voting lines will be open across America. However, the votes can be cast by above 16-year-olds and their base location should be in the United States, Virgin Islands, or Puerto Rico.
- Another method of casting your vote is through text messages.
- The other method of casting your vote is through the American Idol App.
American Idol 2021 Winner
According to reports, Grace Kinstler is the winner of American Idol 2021. Casey Bishop is a strong contender for the runner-up position of American Idol 2021.
