American Idol 2019 is coming to the end of its season, with only a couple of episodes left, which means that the naming of the new American Idol is just around the corner. With the finale upon us, there is a small change-up in the schedule for the big event. Here are the remaining episodes and show times: Sunday, May 12, 2019 – Top 5 Performances and Results 8 – 10:01 p.m. ET/5 – 7:01 p.m. PT 7 – 9:01 p.m. CT Sunday, May 19, 2019 – Finale Part 1 8 – 11 p.m. ET/5 – 8 p.m. PT 7 – 10 p.m. CT Last week, the top 4 were revealed, but the judges chose to use their only save to create a top 5. So, the top 5 contestants going into tonight’s show are Laci Kaye Booth, Laine Hardy, Wade Cota, Alejandro Aranda, and Madison Vandenburg. And, tonight’s episode pays tribute to the great Elton John. Billboard has stated that when it comes to tonight’s performances, “The first will be a song chosen by their in-house mentor Bobby Bones, while the second will be a song dedicated to their heroes in honor of Mother’s Day.” Fans can vote for their favorite performers, as they sing live tonight, but only 3 of them will head into the season finale. As for what’s in store with the finale, Good Housekeeping has reported that Queen frontman Adam Lambert will perform. He recently appeared on the show as a mentor and is a former Idol star. Last year’s winner, Maddie Poppe, who also appeared on the show this season, is said to appear, but there is reportedly some drama behind the scenes, according to Variety. A spokesperson for Idol spoke with Variety and said that, “It was not always a hard and fast rule to have the previous year’s winner at the finale.” Whatever the case, whether she is singing or not, Poppe is said to be making an appearance on the live episode. If you would like to watch American Idol 2019 live but you do not have a cable subscription, there are still a variety of options. If you don’t have cable or cannot get to a television, you can watch a live stream of the ABC channel on your computer, phone or streaming device by signing up for one of the following cable-free, live-TV streaming services: PlayStation Vue PlayStation Vue–which doesn’t require an actual PlayStation console to sign up or watch–offers four different live-TV channel packages, all of which include ABC (live in select markets). You can start a free 5-day trial right here (select “Start Streaming” in the upper-right corner), and you can then watch a live stream of the show on your computer via the PS Vue website, or on your phone (Android and iPhone supported), tablet, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, PlayStation (3 or 4), or other supported device via the PS Vue app. If you can’t watch the episodes live, PlayStation Vue comes included with cloud DVR. Hulu With Live TV In addition to Hulu’s extensive streaming library, Hulu also offers a bundle of 50-plus live TV channels, including the ABC network (live in select markets). You can sign up for “Hulu with Live TV” right here, and you can then watch a live stream of American Idol on your computer via the FuboTV website, or on your phone (Android and iPhone supported), tablet, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast or other supported device via the FuboTV app. If you can’t watch Idol live, “Hulu with Live TV” also comes with both its extensive on-demand library (which has most shows available after they air) and 50 hours of Cloud DVR storage (with the ability to upgrade to “Enhanced Cloud DVR,” which gives you 200 hours of DVR space and the ability to fast forward through commercials). DirecTV Now DirecTV Now offers four different channel packages to choose from, all of which include ABC (live in select markets). You can start a free trial right here, and you can then watch a live stream of the show on your computer via the DirecTV Now website, or on your phone, tablet or streaming device via the DirecTV Now app. If you can’t watch American Idol episodes live, DirecTV Now comes with included cloud DVR.<doc-sep>On the May 12 episode of “American Idol,” the Top 5 sang three songs apiece: one in honor of Mother’s Day, another picked by mentor Bobby Bones, and a third from the Elton John back catalog. Only three of the five contestants made it through based on their votes from the public: Alejandro Aranda, Laine Hardy and Madison VanDenburg. This result meant the end of the road for Laci Kaye Booth and Wade Cota (Was one of them robbed of a place in the final?) We asked for your predictions as to which of the three finalists will go all the way to win season 17 on May 19. “Idol” fans remain divided between two of the artists: Alejandro has 49% of the viewers vote as of this writing and Laine is at 39%. Each is up by eight points from last week, as they split the support for Wade. The third contender for the season 17 title, Madison, lags behind with just 12% support. She picked up a little of the love for Laci but is still a longshot to win. If you haven’t made your “American Idol” winner predictions, scroll down to review the songs that the Top 3 have sung throughout the competition and then cast a ballot for your favorite. And be sure to sound off on this ABC revival of “American Idol” in the comments section. SEE ‘American Idol’ Winners: Where Are They Now (Seasons 1 – 16)? Alejandro Aranda Top 40: “Yellow” by Coldplay Top 20 Solo: “I Fall Apart” by Post Malone Top 20 Duet: with Ben Harper on “There Will Be A Light” by Harper Top 14 Song 1: “One Dance” by Drake Top 14 Song 2: “Cholo Love” (original song) Top 10 Song: “Remember Me” from “Coco” Top 8 Song: “Under Pressure” by Queen Top 6 Song 1: “White Rabbit” by Jefferson Airplane Top 6 Song 2: “Poison” (original song) Top 5 Song 1: “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word” by Elton John Top 5 Song 2: “No Woman No Cry” by Bob Marley and the Wailers Top 5 Song 3: Original song, “Blesser” DISCUSS All things “American Idol” with TV insiders in our notorious forums Laine Hardy Top 40: “Come Together” by The Beatles Top 20 Solo: “Bring It On Home” by Sonny Boy Williamson Top 20 Duet: with Elle King on “The Weight” by The Band Top 14 Song 1: “That’s Alright Mama by Elvis Presley Top 14 Song 2: “Hurricane” Top 10 Song: “Oo-De-Lally” from “Robin Hood” Top 8 Song: “Fat Bottomed Girls” by Queen Top 6 Song 1: “I Don’t Need No Doctor” by Ray Charles Top 6 Song 2: “Johnny B. Goode” by Chuck Berry Top 5 Song 1: “Something About the Way You Look Tonight” by Elton John Top 5 Song 2: “Can’t You See” by the Marshall Tucker Band Top 5 Song 3: “Hey Jude” by The Beatles SIGN UP for Gold Derby’s newsletter with experts’ latest predictions Madison VanDenburg Top 40: “Who’s Lovin’ You” by The Miracles Top 20 Solo: “Domino” by Jessie J. Top 20 Duet: with Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo on “We Belong” by Benatar Top 14 Song 1: “Fallin’” by Alicia Keys Top 14 Song 2: “You and I” by Lady Gaga Top 10 Song: “How Far I’ll Go” from “Moana” Top 8 Song: “The Show Must Go On” by Queen Top 6 Song 1: “Piece Of My Heart” by Janis Joplin Top 6 Song 2: “I Surrender” by Celine Dion Top 5 Song 1: “Your Song” by Elton John Top 5 Song 2: “What About Us” by Pink Top 5 Song 3: “Make You Feel Me Love” by Adele Be sure to make your predictions so that the contestants can see how they’re faring in our racetrack odds. You can keep changing your predictions until just before the next episode airs on ABC. You’ll compete to win a spot on our leaderboard and a $100 Amazon gift card. See our contest rules and sound off with other fans in our reality TV forum. Read more Gold Derby entertainment news.<doc-sep>Spoiler alert: The following contains details of the May 12 episode of ABC's "American Idol." Only three contestants are "still standing" after Sunday's "American Idol" featuring Elton John tributes. The final five Idol contestants each had three song assignments this week: one hand-picked by mentor Bobby Bones, another chosen by the contestant as a tribute to his or her heroes, and a third by the Rocket Man himself. "We all appreciate the hard work and sacrifice it takes to make music," John told contestants in a prerecorded video message, adding that he was honored his songs could be a part of their musical journeys. Alejandro Aranda, 24, slowed things down on the piano with a cover of "Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word" that left Katy Perry "so sad" — in the best way possible. "You are owning the night, my friend," judge Luke Bryan fawned. "Wrap your head around being a ginormous star, please. Because there's no other way around it." 17-year-old Madison VanDenburg had some big platform shoes to fill with "Your Song." And fill them she did, with a cover Bryan dubbed "soulful" and "truly amazing." "You're coming into this competition with a bat to knock everybody out. It's so amazing," judge Lionel Richie added. "Just take us on the journey, because your star is shining bright." Laine Hardy, 18, donned a sparkly all-silver suit that Richie thought might have been taken from his own closet. The judges agreed that Hardy's style and voice were equally on point in a cover of "Something About the Way You Look Tonight." "You've got this gravelly thing that's your signature, but we heard you singing tonight," Bryan said. But Sunday night wasn't all "holding hands and skimming stones." The candle burned out for Wade Cota and Laci Kaye Booth, whose respective covers of "Rocket Man" and "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting" weren't enough to save them from elimination. Still, Richie found a silver lining for the two contestants heading home. "Whether you get sent home on this round or not, you are all going to work," he said. "Because the stars have been set right here. This is the best group ever." Now down to the top three, Hardy, VanDenburg and Aranda head into the season finale of "American Idol" live Sunday (8 EDT/PDT). More 'Idol':Ranking the Top 6 contestants, including frontrunner Alejandro Aranda And:'American Idol': Jeremiah Lloyd Harmon channels Freddie Mercury with emotional Queen cover<doc-sep>
The “American Idol” finale airs live nationwide on ABC beginning at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET Sunday, May 19. The Top 3 contestants still in the running for the season 16 title are Alejandro Aranda, Laine Hardy and Madison VanDenburg. Each of this trio of hopefuls will perform three songs on the three-hour final. We expect that the first will be in tribute to their hometowns, which they returned to this week; the second will be an encore of a performance that went well earlier in the season; and the third will be their respective winner’s singles. But those nine tunes won’t be the only music you hear that night. Each of the judges will raise their voice in song. Katy Perry will sing with Jeremiah Lloyd Harmon, who made it as far as the Top 6. Lionel Richie will be backed by the Top 10 for “Dancing on the Ceiling.” And Luke Bryan will duet with Laci Kaye Booth, who just missed out on the Top 3, on “Knockin’ Boots” and “Every Breath You Take.” The other Top 5 act, Wade Cota, will sing with Walker Burroughs (who was axed on the Top 8 show) and the band Weezer a medley of “Africa,” “Take On Me” and “Everybody Wants to Rule the World.” And Top 10 artist Uche will jam with Kool and the Gang on “Hollywood Swinging,” “Ladies Night” and “Celebrate.” SEE ‘American Idol’ winner predictions: Alejandro Aranda widens lead over Laine Hardy, but what about Madison VanDenburg? Among the other performers will be several of the show’s most successful alumni: season 4 champ Carrie Underwood will perform “Southbound” solo while season 8 runner-up Adam Lambert will duet with Dimitrius Graham, who made it to the Top 10, on “New Eyes” and “Bohemian Rhapsody.” And Top 8 artist Alyssa Raghu is expected to sing Good As You” and “Lost in the Middle of Nowhere” with rising country music star Kane Brown, who once auditioned for “Idol.” In addition, Madison is set to sing “All To Myself” and “Speechless” with Dan + Shay while Laine is linking up with Jon Pardi for a medley of “Nightshift” and “Dirt On My Boots.” No word yet on who will duet with Alejandro. Which of the Top 3 do you think will win season 17 of “American Idol”? Cast a ballot for your favorite in our poll below. And be sure to sound off on this ABC revival of “American Idol” in the comments section. SEE ‘American Idol’ Winners: Where Are They Now (Seasons 1 – 16)?