TV Shows/American Idol/Season 9/S09E16

S09E16 – 916 (Grand Finale)

S09E16

11 May 2026128 min

916 (Grand Finale)

American Idol – Season 9

The Top 3 finalists give their all for the last chance to earn America's vote; Alicia Keys performs and serves as guest mentor; special performances from other music legends and today's top stars.

Cast

Ryan Seacrest

Ryan Seacrest

Self - Host

Lionel Richie

Lionel Richie

Self - Judge

Luke Bryan

Luke Bryan

Self - Judge

Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood

Self - Judge

Hannah Harper

Self - Contestant

Jordan McCullough

Self - Contestant

Keyla Richardson

Self - Contestant

Clay Aiken

Clay Aiken

Self - Performer

Gin Blossoms

Self - Performer

John Popper

John Popper

Self - Performer

En Vogue

Self - Performer

Tori Kelly

Tori Kelly

Self - Performer

Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys

Self - Mentor/Performer

Nikki Sixx

Nikki Sixx

Self - Performer