American Idol 2022: Contestants list, judges' salary and everything else about the show

The popular television reality singing show American Idol is all set to return with its 20th season in less than a week. The iconic show transformed the TV show's landscape in the early 2000s and pioneered the music competition genre. As the show has reached its 20th season, fans are nothing but excited to see how the show will unfold this year. Here are all details, including the contestant list, judges mentors and more, about American Idol 2022.

American Idol 2022 will start on Sunday, February 27, 2022. The show will air on ABC at 8:00 pm ET. Here is the list of this season's contestants.

American Idol 2022 contestant list

1. Tristen Gressett from Albama
2. Presley Trevino from Austin
3. Ilake Ragan from Austin
4. Jacob Moran from Chicago
5. Jilian Bryant from Chickasha
6. Bri Sims from Cypress
7. Miguela from Florida
8. Corey Curtis from Florida
9. Isaiah Otto from Frederic
10. Krik Richmond from Houston
11. Emyrson from Hudson
12. Douglas Mills from Kentucky
13. Justin Grider from Lake Ozark
14. Donavan Diaz from LA
15. Kendra Checketts from LA
16. Rachel Pinocchio from LA
17. Capri Everitt from LA
18. Caysi Keller from Mammoth
19. Katyrah from Miami
20. Alicia from Nashville
21. Monica Zerance from Nashville
22. Dustin Chapman from Nashville
23. Colby Cobb from Nashville
24. Taylor Davidson from Nashville
25. Tyra Madison from Nashville
26. Delaney Renee from Nashville
27. Christina Alaire from Nashville
28. Morgan Gruber from Nashville
29. Julia jewel from New Canaan
30. Maurice from New Orleans
31. Jourdan Blue from New Orleans
32. Taylor Fagins from New York
33. Trell from North Carolina
34. Saylor Woodmansee from Oklahma City
35. Nic Howell from Orlando
36. Shy Keller from Park City
37. Cali Morris from Pataskala
38. Jordan Chase Torrez from Pensacola
39. Magdiel Reyes from Puerto Rico
40. Carrie Brockwell from Richkmond
41. Dakota Hayden from Rosine
42. Brooke Williams from Scottsdale
43. Jenna Marquis from Simi Valley
44. Christian Quesenberry Smith from Mountain Lake
45. Elisheva Mcaleny from South Carolina
46. Robbie Clark from Toledo
47. Fritz Hager from Tyler
48. Eshan Sobti from Vancouver
49. Rachel Chiu from Vancouver

American Idol 2022 judges and their salaries

Judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie are set to return for the 20th season of the show. Ryan Seacrest will host the show. As per Just Jared, here is how much these judges make every season.

• As of 2018, Lionel Richie was making around $10 million per season
• As of 2018, host Ryan Seacrest was making around $12 million per season
• As of 2018, Luke Bryan was making around $12 million per season
• As of 2018, Katy Perry was making around $25 million per season

Talking about American Idol 2022 mentors, Bebe Rexha and Jimmie Allen are confirmed to return as mentors.

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