Alicia Keys Joins ‘American Idol’ As Guest Mentor; Will Perform In Season Finale

Seventeen-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys is set to join American Idol as a guest mentor and will perform in the upcoming season finale of the ABC music competition series.

Keys will guide the Top 3 finalists as they prepare to take the stage for a final chance to earn America’s vote and become the next American Idol. Keys will also perform twice throughout the night to celebrate the milestone of her 2001 debut album, Songs in A Minor, including a performance with the Top 3.

Keys will join host Ryan Seacrest and judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood in the three-hour season finale, which airs live Monday, May 11, at 8 pm EDT on ABC and Disney+ and next day on Hulu.

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