{"id":105111,"date":"2023-05-22T10:25:15","date_gmt":"2023-05-22T10:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/showbizztoday.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/22\/who-won-american-idol-season-21-grand-finale-recap-hollywood-life\/"},"modified":"2023-05-22T10:25:16","modified_gmt":"2023-05-22T10:25:16","slug":"who-won-american-idol-season-21-grand-finale-recap-hollywood-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/showbizztoday.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/22\/who-won-american-idol-season-21-grand-finale-recap-hollywood-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Won \u2018American Idol\u2019 Season 21? Grand Finale Recap \u2013 Hollywood Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"entry-media edge-to-edge entry-media--lead-gallery\" aria-describedby=\"lead-image-credit\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a id=\"lead-gallery-link-featured\" class=\"entry-media__image entry-media__image-0\" href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/pics\/american-idol-season-21-photos\/\" data-analytics-trigger=\"lead-gallery-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"image-wrapper image-wrapper--widescreen\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"384\" height=\"216\" src=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/american-idol-finale-recap-ftr.jpg?w=384&amp;h=216&amp;crop=1\" class=\"attachment-hl-384x216-tc size-hl-384x216-tc\" alt=\"American Idol\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/american-idol-finale-recap-ftr.jpg?w=384&amp;h=216&amp;crop=1 384w, https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/american-idol-finale-recap-ftr.jpg?resize=768%2C432 768w, https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/american-idol-finale-recap-ftr.jpg?resize=1536%2C864 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 670px\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"entry-media__cta\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"entry-media__cta-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 21 18\">\n\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M4.807.867h15.401v12.101h-2.2v2.2h-2.2v2.2H.406v-12.1h2.2V3.066h2.2v-2.2Zm14.301 11.001V1.967H5.907v9.901h13.201Zm-2.2 2.2v-1.1H4.807v-8.8h-1.1v9.9h13.2ZM7.007 3.067h11.001v7.7H7.007v-7.7Zm7.7 13.201v-1.1h-12.1v-8.8h-1.1v9.9h13.2Z\"\/>\n<\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView gallery\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a id=\"lead-gallery-link-thumb-1\" class=\"entry-media__image entry-media__image-1\" href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/pics\/american-idol-season-21-photos\/#!1\/lionel-richie-katy-perry-luke-bryan-17\" data-analytics-trigger=\"lead-gallery-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"image-wrapper image-wrapper--square image-wrapper--has-gallery-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"440\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/american-idol-season-21-12.jpg?w=440\" class=\"attachment-440x440 size-440x440\" alt=\"AMERICAN IDOL \u2013 \u201c601 (Auditions)\u201d - With help from superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, viewers embark on a nationwide search across New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville to find the next singing sensation. 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(ABC\/Eric McCandless)&#13;IAM TONGI\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"image-wrapper__icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 26 27\">\n\t<path fill=\"#fff\" fill-opacity=\".5\" d=\"M0 .694h25.744v25.95H0z\"\/>\n\t<path fill=\"#252525\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.803 15.84a.5.5 0 0 0-.707 0L6 19.937V17.17a.5.5 0 0 0-1 0v3.974a.5.5 0 0 0 .5.5h3.975a.5.5 0 1 0 0-1H6.707l4.096-4.096a.5.5 0 0 0 0-.707Zm4.344-4.344a.5.5 0 0 0 .707 0l4.096-4.095v2.768a.5.5 0 0 0 1 0V6.194a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5h-3.975a.5.5 0 0 0 0 1h2.768l-4.096 4.096a.5.5 0 0 0 0 .707Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/>\n<\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><figcaption id=\"lead-image-credit\">Image Credit: ABC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!-- .entry-media --><\/p>\n<p id=\"content-paragraph-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/tag\/american-idol\/\" data-analytics-trigger=\"article-body-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>American Idol<\/em><\/a> is closing the chapter on its milestone twenty first season with an epic grand finale. America has chosen <a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/feature\/who-is-iam-tongi-american-idol-5066508\/\" data-analytics-trigger=\"article-body-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Iam Tongi<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/feature\/who-is-megan-danielle-american-idol-5080646\/\" data-analytics-trigger=\"article-body-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Megan Danielle<\/strong><\/a>, and<a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/feature\/who-is-colin-stough-american-idol-5033399\/\" data-analytics-trigger=\"article-body-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> Colin Stough<\/strong><\/a> to be season 21\u2019s prime 3, and just one will stroll away the winner on the finish of the May 21 finale. Before the outcomes, the highest 3 will take the stage with celebrity friends.<\/p>\n<p id=\"content-paragraph-3\">The present kicks off the finale with <strong>Pitbull<\/strong> and <strong>Lil Jon<\/strong> taking the stage for an electrical and enthusiastic efficiency of \u201cJumpin,\u201d adopted by \u201cGive Me Everything\u201d with the <em>American Idol<\/em> prime 12 contestants. The prime 12 have a blast on stage getting the viewers overvalued for the remainder of the present.<\/p>\n<aside aria-labelledby=\"articles-trending-now\" class=\"entry-navigation inline-trending-stories\">\n\t\t<span id=\"articles-trending-now\" class=\"screen-reader-only\">Articles Trending Now<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"entry-navigation__heading\">\n\t\t\tTrending Now\t\t\t<span class=\"entry-navigation__heading__icon\"><svg fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 17\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t<path fill=\"#D718A7\" d=\"M8 16.376a8 8 0 1 0 0-16 8 8 0 0 0 0 16Z\"\/>\n\t<path stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m9.51 5.626 2.11-.75.76 2.09\"\/>\n\t<path stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m3.42 10.696 2.21-3.05 2.03 3.83 3.95-6.5\"\/>\n<\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n<\/aside>\n<p><!-- .entry-navigation --><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5104406\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5104406\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/american-idol-finale-recap-embed-4.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5104406\" src=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/american-idol-finale-recap-embed-4.jpg\" alt=\"American Idol\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\"\/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5104406\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The \u2018American Idol\u2019 judges with host Ryan Seacrest. (ABC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"content-paragraph-4\">Former <em>Idol<\/em> choose <a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/tag\/keith-urban\/\" data-analytics-trigger=\"article-body-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Keith Urban<\/strong><\/a> has returned to mentor the highest 3 for the finale. <a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/2023\/05\/19\/american-idol-megan-danielle-finale-season-21-interview\/\" data-analytics-trigger=\"article-body-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Christian singer<\/a> performs first and sings Keith\u2019s \u201cGod Whispered Your Name\u201d through the finale. \u201cAs far as I\u2019m concerned, we have three number ones,\u201d Lionel declares. Luke provides that he hasn\u2019t heard Megan make \u201cone bad vocal decision this season,\u201d and it\u2019s been \u201cinspiring to watch her grow.\u201d<\/p>\n<p id=\"content-paragraph-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/2023\/05\/19\/american-idol-iam-tongi-finale-season-21-interview\/\" data-analytics-trigger=\"article-body-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iam takes the stage subsequent<\/a> and performs a shocking rendition of Keith\u2019s \u201cMaking Memories of Us,\u201d\u00a0a music that meant quite a bit to his dad and mom. \u201cYou just have a natural gift from God to create emotion, to tell the story,\u201d Luke says earlier than including that it was \u201cone of my favorite performances of the year\u201d from him. Lionel raves over how nice of a storyteller Iam has turn into. \u201cYou have a great delivery, and that\u2019s what going to make your career shine forevermore,\u201d Lionel tells Iam.<\/p>\n<p id=\"content-paragraph-6\">Colin croons out a candy rendition of Keith\u2019s \u201cStupid Boy.\u201d Luke has to level out how a lot Colin has advanced since his audition.\u201dYou\u2019ve come thus far,\u201d he says. Katy calls Colin\u2019s efficiency \u201cso sweet\u201d and is aware of Colin goes to be a power to be reckoned with when he\u2019s out in the actual world.<\/p>\n<aside aria-labelledby=\"related-articles\" class=\"inline-related-articles\">\n<h2 id=\"related-articles\" class=\"inline-related-articles__heading\">More &#8216;American Idol&#8217; News:<\/h2>\n<\/aside>\n<p id=\"content-paragraph-7\">For her second efficiency, Megan sings a pitch-perfect rendition of \u201cFaithfully\u201d by<strong> Journey<\/strong>. Katy factors out that the tip of the efficiency was \u201cphenomenal.\u201d A tearful Luke agrees and says it was \u201cone of the best things I\u2019ve seen all season.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5104408\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5104408\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/american-idol-finale-recap-embed-5.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5104408\" src=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/american-idol-finale-recap-embed-5.jpg\" alt=\"Megan Danielle\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\"\/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5104408\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Megan Danielle acting on \u2018American Idol.\u2019 (ABC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"content-paragraph-8\">Iam exhibits his love for Hawaii with a efficiency of <strong>Kolohe Kai\u2019s<\/strong> \u201cCool Down.\u201d Katy recollects Iam telling the judges that he was \u201cpriced out of paradise.\u201d She doesn\u2019t suppose that\u2019s going to be the case for for much longer. \u201cWelcome to paradise, my friend,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<aside aria-labelledby=\"related-link\" class=\"inline-related-link\">\n\t\t<span id=\"related-link\" class=\"screen-reader-only\">Related Link<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"inline-related-link__text\">\n\t\t\t<strong>Related:<\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/feature\/who-is-megan-danielle-american-idol-5080646\/?utm_source=related-link&amp;utm_pageType=article-with-linked-gallery\" data-analytics-trigger=\"inline-related-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tMegan Danielle: 5 Things To Know About The \u2018American Idol\u2019 Season 21 Runner-Up\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p id=\"content-paragraph-9\">Colin returns to the stage for a terrific rendition of <strong>Chris Stapleton\u2019s<\/strong> \u201cEither Way.\u201dLuke makes fairly the confession to Colin after this newest efficiency. \u201cYou are so much better than I originally thought you were,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p id=\"content-paragraph-10\">Ahead of the third-place reveal, <a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/feature\/who-is-lucy-love-american-idol-5088065\/\" data-analytics-trigger=\"article-body-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Lucy Love<\/strong><\/a> hits the stage with <strong>TLC<\/strong> to carry out the group\u2019s mega-hit \u201cNo Scrubs.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/feature\/who-is-zachariah-smith-american-idol-5079398\/\" data-analytics-trigger=\"article-body-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Zachariah Smith<\/strong><\/a> additionally returns to the Idol stage to sing REO Speedwagon\u2019s \u201cTake It On The Run.\u201d<\/p>\n<p id=\"content-paragraph-11\">Colin, Megan, and Iam step out onto the stage collectively for the primary outcomes of the evening. The first particular person to make the highest 2 is\u2026 Iam! It\u2019s right down to Colin and Megan. Megan takes the second spot within the prime 2, which implies Colin has been eradicated.<\/p>\n<p id=\"content-paragraph-12\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/feature\/jelly-roll-wife-5064908\/\" data-analytics-trigger=\"article-body-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Jelly Roll<\/strong><\/a> performs his hit \u201cSave Me\u201d with <strong>Lainey Wilson<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/feature\/who-is-oliver-steele-american-idol-5071620\/\" data-analytics-trigger=\"article-body-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Oliver Steele<\/strong><\/a> additionally joins him for a particular efficiency. <strong>Kylie Minogue<\/strong> additionally performs \u201cPadam Padam\u201d earlier than <a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/feature\/who-is-nutsa-american-idol-5076360\/\" data-analytics-trigger=\"article-body-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Nutsa<\/strong><\/a> duets together with her.\u00a0Lionel performs \u201cSail On\u201d by the Commodores on the piano, and the highest 12 be part of him for a part of the efficiency. Keith brings the enjoyable together with his efficiency of \u201cWild Hearts.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5104405\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5104405\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/american-idol-finale-recap-embed-3.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5104405\" src=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/american-idol-finale-recap-embed-3.jpg\" alt=\"Iam Tongi\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\"\/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5104405\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Iam Tongi performs on \u2018American Idol.\u2019 (ABC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"content-paragraph-13\">The most emotional second of the finale occurs when Iam performs \u201cMonsters\u201d with <a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/feature\/james-blunt-wife-5103710\/\" data-analytics-trigger=\"article-body-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>James Blunt<\/strong><\/a>. Iam begins to cry through the efficiency and has to cease for a second to gather himself. Katy bursts into tears. Iam finishes the efficiency with James, a gorgeous tribute to Iam\u2019s father.<\/p>\n<p id=\"content-paragraph-14\">The evening continues with extra magical performances, together with <strong>Ellie Goulding\u2019s<\/strong> duet with <a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/feature\/who-is-tyson-venegas-american-idol-5033744\/\" data-analytics-trigger=\"article-body-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tyson Venegas<\/strong><\/a>, <strong>Lauren Daigle<\/strong> with Megan, Luke with Colin, <strong>Jazmine Sullivan<\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/feature\/who-is-we-ani-american-idol-5076306\/\" data-analytics-trigger=\"article-body-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>W\u00e9 Ani<\/strong><\/a>., Lainey with <a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/feature\/who-is-marybeth-byrd-american-idol-5080956\/\" data-analytics-trigger=\"article-body-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Marybeth Byrd<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/feature\/who-is-warren-peay-american-idol-5075952\/\" data-analytics-trigger=\"article-body-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Warren Peay<\/strong><\/a>, Katy with <a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/feature\/who-is-haven-madison-american-idol-5071194\/\" data-analytics-trigger=\"article-body-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Haven Madison<\/strong><\/a>, in addition to <em>American Idol<\/em> season 2 alums <a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/pics\/ruben-studdard-transformation-photos\/\" data-analytics-trigger=\"article-body-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Ruben Studdard<\/strong> <\/a>and <strong>Clay Aiken<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p id=\"content-paragraph-15\">Before the ultimate outcomes are revealed, Megan and Iam carry out their unique songs \u2014 \u201cDream Girl\u201d and \u201cI\u2019ll Be Seeing You.\u201d The prime 2 stand subsequent to one another on the stage because the winner is revealed. After the nationwide vote, the winner of <em>American Idol<\/em> season 21 is\u2026 <strong>IAM TONGI<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/newsletter-signup\/\" class=\"article__subscribe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"click\">Click to Subscribe to Get Our Free HollywoodLife Daily Newsletter<\/span> to get the most popular celeb information.<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] View gallery Image Credit: ABC American Idol is closing the chapter on its milestone twenty first season with an epic grand finale. America has chosen Iam Tongi, Megan Danielle, and Colin Stough to be season 21\u2019s prime 3, and just one will stroll away the winner on the finish of the May 21 finale. 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