American Idol 517 (Top 7) (Season 20, Episode 18)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 85 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Music

American Idol

517 (Top 7) (Season 20, Episode 18)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 85 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Music

In a special Mother's Day episode, the top seven dedicate songs to their mother or the mother figure in their lives; will.i.am returns to mentor the remaining contestants vying for a spot in the top five.

Producer

Jessica M. Lee

Editors

Eric B. Shanks | Matt Wafaie

Production Designer

Florian Andreas Wieder

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Edit Released

Updated May 8, 2022

Release date

May 8, 2022 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 8 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 47 wins & 175 nominations

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12 cast members

Name	Known for
Ryan Seacrest Self - Host Self - Host See fewer	American Idol (2002)
Lionel Richie Self - Judge Self - Judge See fewer	The Color Purple (1985)
Katy Perry Self - Judge Self - Judge See fewer	The Smurfs (2011)
Luke Bryan Self - Judge Self - Judge See fewer	Luke Bryan: One Margarita (2020)
Nicolina Bozzo Self - Contestant (as Nicolina) Self - Contestant (as Nicolina) See fewer	Battle of the Generations (2023)
Jay Copeland Self Self See fewer	American Idol (2002)
Hunter Girl Self Self See fewer	American Idol (2002)
Christian Guardino Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer	American Idol (2002)
Fritz Hager Self Self See fewer	The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival (2022)
Leah Marlene Self Self See fewer	American Idol (2002)
Noah Thompson Self Self See fewer	American Idol (2002)
Will.i.am Self - Mentor Self - Mentor See fewer	X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)