Where to watch the ‘American Idol’ 2024 finale
The singing competition that started it all, American Idol, is back for its 22nd season as it continues its search for America’s next singing sensation. Join the search and catch every episode; here’s where to watch American Idol online.
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Where to watch the ‘American Idol’ 2024 finale in the U.S.
Watch American Idol with ExpressVPN to bypass throttling restrictions on your network—including schools and offices—and securely stream the show in blazing-fast HD from anywhere. Here are all the ways to watch the series online!
Fubo
Price: From 75 USD/month
Free trial: Seven-day free trial
Fubo offers a couple of options for watching American Idol. You can watch episodes live as they air on ABC and are available on demand after. Whether traveling or at home, American fans watching with ExpressVPN should select a U.S. server location to access streaming content in the U.S.
DirecTV Stream
Price: From 75 USD/month
Free trial: Five-day free trial
DirecTV Stream also offers a few ways to watch The Challenge Season 39. Episodes of The Challenge: Battle for a New Champion stream on DirecTV Stream live while they air on MTV. Select past seasons of the show also stream on-demand. You may need to provide a valid U.S. address and credit card when signing up. American fans watching with ExpressVPN, be sure to select a U.S. server location.
YouTube TV
Price: From 73 USD/month
Free trial: Varies
YouTube TV is another excellent cord-cutter to watch American Idol online live as it airs on ABC. Note that you can watch episodes at the same time they air on ABC and won’t be available on demand on the service. Whether traveling or at home, American fans watching with ExpressVPN should select a U.S. server location to access streaming content in the U.S.
Hulu + Live Tv
Price: From 76 USD/month
Free trial: None
Hulu + Live TV is a great cord cutter that carries ABC and allows users to stream the episodes as they air live. You may need to provide a valid U.S. address and credit card when signing up for Hulu. Americans watching with ExpressVPN, be sure to select a U.S. server location.
Where to watch the ‘American Idol’ 2024 finale outside the U.S.
Unfortunately, American Idol does not stream on streaming services outside the U.S. If it becomes available on streamers outside the U.S., we’ll let you know right here!
How to watch
‘American Idol’ for free
American Idol does not currently stream on free streaming services. You can take advantage of the Fubo free trial to binge the show during the trial period. Note that episodes drop weekly, so it’s probably best to wait for the finale to air before signing up!
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What is
American Idol about?
American Idol was the show that started a wave of singing competitions that flooded our screens. One of the most-watched shows in American television, the reality singing competition sees aspiring singers compete for a recording contract and a shot at stardom.
Every week, a contestant is eliminated through public voting until only two are left in the finals. The public also votes for the winner. The show’s finale is usually a spectacle, often featuring special guest performances by the biggest names in the industry and American Idol alums. It’s been a long while since an American Idol winner made it mainstream, could Season 21 finally change that?
When is the ‘American Idol’ 2024 finale
The American Idol Season 22 finale will be happening on May 19, 2024.
Who are the judges on
American Idol?
The 22nd season of the reality singing competition will see Katy Perry, Lionel Ritchie, and Luke Bryan return to the judges panel. Host Ryan Seacrest will also return along with a fresh group of contestants hoping to be the next music superstar. Season 22 will also be Katy Perry’s final season as a judge.
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