A stay-at-home celebration is not what anyone involved with American Idol ordered off the menu, be they contestants, judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan or host Ryan Seacrest.

Still, 2020 threw the world a curveball, and so here we are. As Ryan states, this is the first time in the series’ storied history that a winner will be crowned from afar.

The evening kicks off with the Top 7 being chopped down to the Top 5 after last week’s vote. Dillon James, Jonny West, Arthur Gunn, Just Sam and Francisco Martin all have the good fortune to march on through and perform two more times this evening.

We say goodbye, then, to Staten Island songbird Julia Gargano and Philly (by way of the UK) pizza delivery guy Louis Knight.Dillon JamesFor.

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Katy Perry Wants to Cover Your Face in a 'Daisies' Mask

Joining a raft of other artists selling merch to support COVID-19 charities, Katy Perry announced on Thursday (May 21) that she's selling a face mask imprinted with title of her latest single, "Daisies," to benefit the Santa Barbara-based aid organization DirectRelief."Are you into: following the rules #Daisies promo, supporting a worthy charity. Check out the link in my bio for Daisies merch, including this face mask, whose proceeds all go to @DirectRelief," Perry wrote while modeling the black mask, which features a picture of the singer and an image from the song's video.DirectRelief works with public health authorities, nonprofit organizations and businesses across the U.S.

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Katy Perry reveals she's been staying with kids during the lockdown; Says 'I'm learning to be a mum fast'

Katy Perry has been quarantining with her family ever since she returned from Australia. The 35-year-old is expecting her first child with fiance Orlando Bloom and is due in Summer 2020. Katy Perry has often revealed her experience dealing with her pregnancy blues amidst the Coronavirus lockdown. She has been staying with a lot of people at home and often escapes to her car when she needs a break and some 'me time'.

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Katy Perry: Living with kids in lockdown means I'm learning to be a mum fast

© Getty US singer Katy Perry arrives for the KIIS FM's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball at the Forum Los Angeles in Inglewood, California on December 6, 2019. (Photo by Jean-Baptiste LACROIX / AFP) (Photo by JEAN-BAPTISTE LACROIX/AFP via Getty Images) Katy Perry has said that living with children during the lockdown means she is “learning to be a mum fast”.

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Katy Perry: Living with kids in lockdown means I'm learning to be a mum fast

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Katy Perry says she is ‘learning to be a mum fast’ during lockdown

Katy Perry has said that living with children during the lockdown means she is “learning to be a mum fast”.

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Ryan Seacrest responds to rumours he had a stroke on TV

Rumours that Ryan Seacrest had suffered a stroke on live TV last Sunday began circulating on social media after his speech was slurred and his right eye appeared swollen and nearly closed while hosting the American Idol Season 18 finale.

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Katy Perry gives fans a BTS look at her Daisies music video that was shot during lockdown

The music video for her new single, Daisies, has already been viewed nearly nine million times since its release last week.And Katy Perry has now given her fans a behind-the-scenes look into the ethereal setting of the video.As the video was shot during lockdown, the 35-year-old was seen doing her own glam with just her videographer,Liza Voloshin, and one other person with her.

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Ryan Seacrest Breaks Silence On ‘Exhaustion’ After Stroke Concerns Surface During American Idol Finale

Ryan Seacrest is back, and… maybe better than ever?

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Ryan Seacrest thanks fans for their ‘well-wishes’ after fears he suffered a stroke on American Idol

Ryan Seacrest is back to work again after speculation about his health made headlines.

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Ryan Seacrest Returns to 'Live With Kelly' After Suffering From 'Exhaustion'

Ryan Seacrest was back on on Tuesday, after taking Monday off for «exhaustion.» The 45-year-old TV host thanked Ripa's actor hubby, Mark Consuelos, on Tuesday's show for replacing him during his absence.

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Ryan Seacrest returns to work with Kelly Ripa and blames exhaustion for American Idol incident

Ryan Seacrest was in great spirits as he rejoined Kelly Ripa on Tuesday morning for Live With Kelly and Ryan.The TV host was absent from Monday's episode after sparking concerns he'd suffered a stroke during the live American Idol finale the previous night.Seacrest, 45, addressed his absence, saying he took the day off due to 'exhaustion' and thanked Kelly's husband Mark Consuelos for stepping in as guest-host last minute.

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Ryan Seacrest 'did not have any kind of stroke' during 'Idol' finale: Reps

Ryan Seacrest’s representatives have assured fans the TV favourite is doing well after many raised concerns for his wellbeing during Sunday night’s American Idol finale.

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Ryan Seacrest denies he suffered a stroke during American Idol finale

Ryan Seacrest’s representative has assured fans the TV host is doing well after many raised concerns for his wellbeing during Sunday night’s American Idol finale.

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Did 'American Idol' Voters Pick the Right Season 18 Winner? Vote!

Just Sam earned the American Idol crown last night (May 17) after winning the singing competition series' first at-home finale. But was she your first choice pick?Sam heard host Ryan Seacrest read her name aloud from her L.A.

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American Idol Viewers Thought Ryan Seacrest Had A Stroke During Live Finale — What Really Happened?!

American Idol viewers were all over Twitter on Sunday night’s big finale, but the major topic of discussion wasn’t who was named this season’s winner and whether it was deserved — it was about Ryan Seacrest‘s health!

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Ryan Seacrest's 'American Idol' Flub Explained

Ryan Seacrest is resting up after the finale of. After the 45-year-oldhost caused concern during the show's finale, Seacrest's rep is assuring fans that all is well with the TV personality.

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Ryan Seacrest denies he suffered a stroke after fans express concern

Ryan Seacrest has denied he suffered a stroke on Sunday after he seemingly struggled to read off his script during the American Idol finale broadcast.Fans took to Twitter to share their concerns after the 45-year-old, towards the end of the show, appeared to slightly slur his words.

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Ryan Seacrest has been known to split his time between his homes on both the East and West coast.

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American Idol Winner Just Sam on the History-Making At-Home Victory: "This Is Life-Changing"

"This is life-changing. This is a dream come true, all the good things," Just Sam told E! News' Lilliana Vasquez after winning American Idol.

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Ryan Seacrest Absent From 'Live' After Fans Express Concern For His Health During 'American Idol' Finale

Ryan Seacrest was absent from Live! with Kelly & Ryan on Monday morning (May 18), and some fans are expressing concern for his health.

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American Idol Crowns Season 18 Winner in Virtual Finale

A new American Idol has officially been crowned. 21-year-old Harlem singer Just Sam took home the grand prize in Sunday's Season 18 finale, which was held virtually amid the coronavirus pandemic. Ryan Seacrest revealed the news to Sam, who was left awestruck by the results.

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Luke Bryan Belts Out New Track ‘One Margarita’ During ‘American Idol’ Finale

Luke Bryan performed his new track “One Margarita” during Sunday’s “American Idol”.

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Here Are All the Livestreams & Virtual Concerts to Watch During the Coronavirus Crisis: Week of May 18

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'American Idol' Season 18 finale reunites past winners for rendition of Lionel Richie's 'We Are the World'

The “American Idol” season finale reunited past winners for a special rendition of judge Lionel Richie’s “We Are the World.” The hit singing competition aired its Season 18 finale on Sunday where it not only crowned Just Sam as the winner, but it debuted judge Katy Perry’s new single “Daisies” and aired an historic broadcast of the song Richie co-wrote for charity alongside Michael Jackson in the 1980s. All of the Season 18 Top 11 contestants joined Richie, Perry and fellow-judge Luke Bryan for the song.

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'American Idol' Season 18 Winner Crowned in First At-Home Finale

No matter who ended up in the winner's circle after Sunday night's two-hour American Idol finale, they were destined to make history as the first champ to celebrate from the comfort of their own home. Not by choice of course, by due to the way the 18th season of the beloved singing competition had to completely change things up mid-way due to the COVID-19 lockdown.

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Katy Perry reveals she's craving for Indian food during pregnancy: I've never wanted more spice than I do now

Katy Perry has entered her third trimester and she's having absurd cravings like any other aspiring mother. The 35-year-old singer has often opened up on experiencing pregnancy blues amidst the Coronavirus lockdown. During a live Facebook chat, Katy Perry revealed that she's finding it difficult to stay at home with so many people around and she escapes to her car every now and then to enjoy some 'me time'. While Katy is having her share of good and bad days during her pregnancy, the songstress admits she's been craving for Indian food.

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American Idol finale: Lionel Richie performs We Are The World with all-star line-up of contestants

Lionel Richie performed his iconic song -- We Are The World -- on television for the first time in 35 years.The new rendition, which is the second remake since the 1985 original, closed out the season 18 finale of American Idol on Sunday, May 17.Richie was joined by fellow Idol judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, along with season 18 contestants and some iconic alumni of past years.Scroll down to video Iconic: Lionel Richie performed his classic song -- We Are The World -- on television for the first time in 35 years during the American Idol season 18 finaleThe video kicked off with Richie in front of a microphone with a black backdrop as he delivered the opening lines: 'There comes a time/ When we heed a certain call/When the world must come

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Just Sam was named the winner of season 18 of American Idol on Sunday during a remotely-filmed finale that featured a performance by pregnant judge Katy Perry.The 21-year-old subway singer from Harlem, New York City took the title following viewer voting during the two-hour live show on ABC.Sam in Los Angeles celebrated away from host Ryan Seacrest, 45, and judges Katy, 35, Lionel Richie, 70, and Luke Bryan, 43, with a tablet connecting the singer to her beloved grandmother in New York City.

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Sunday's season finale saw a new winner crowned, the TV debut of Katy Perry's new single, «Daisies,» and a historic performance of «We Are the World.»

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Katy Perry is performing her new song for the first time!

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'American Idol' Crowns New Champion -- Find Out Who Won!

After weeks of heated competition, themed musical nights, emotional backstories, and unprecedented obstacles — including a global pandemic resulting in the contestants and judging having to shoot the episodes from home — crowned a new winner on Sunday.

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Luke Bryan Performs New Song 'One Margarita' During 'American Idol' 2020 Finale - Watch!

Luke Bryan is taking over American Idol!

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'American Idol' 2020: Top Seven Revealed!

Only seven singers are left on American Idol!

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Katy Perry shares precious photo of her poodle wearing a flower

She just released her new single Daisies.But it isn't only Katy Perry who is excited about the new song.The hit-maker, 35, posted an adorable photo of her poodle Nugget with a flower tucked against his ear on Saturday.

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Lionel Richie is remaking ‘We Are The World’ with former ‘American Idol’ contestants

Decidedly less star-studded than the original

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'American Idol' judges, alumni to perform 'We Are the World' with top 11 finalists

LOS ANGELES — We Are the World, the celebrity-packed 1985 charity single, is getting an encore this weekend, courtesy of the stars of American Idol.

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American Idol is renewed for a fourth season by ABC ahead of season three finale

American Idol will be returning for a fourth season.The series has been picked up by ABC and will be coming back for season four (officially its 19th season), Variety reports. No premiere date was announced.The talent contest has been forced to film episodes remotely amid the coronavirus pandemic where studio productions are no longer allowed to limit the spread of the disease.

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Lionel Richie & 'American Idol' Showrunners Hope the Finale Performances Inspire Fans 'To Help and Support Each Other'

It's been a heavy lift for the contestants on American Idol to figure out how to put on a professional production from their homes during this most unusual season 18 of the OG reality singing competition. But how do you whip together a glitzy, full-glam scenario for the show's judges to perform on the series finale when they're also stuck at home? That was the challenge facing show executive pro

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Katy Perry says she hasn't seen next-door neighbour Adele since epic transformation

Katy Perry has revealed she hasn't laid eyes on her next door neighbour Adele since her incredible weight loss.

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'American Idol' Renewed for Fourth Season at ABC!

American Idol is coming back for more.

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Katy Perry promises ‘inspirational anthems’ for new summer album

Katy Perry has no plans to stall the release of her “uplifting” sixth album due to the impending birth of her daughter.

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Katy Perry launches fifth album with empowering new single ‘Daisies’

"Each of us is one in more than seven billion, with our own story of strength and resilience to tell."

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Katy Perry is sending out some virtual flower power to fans.

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Katy Perry reveals her battle with depression during lockdown, Rosalia’s skateboard skills epic fail and more news

Katy Perry admitted she has been battling depression during the COVID-19 lockdown in a recent post on her social media. “Sometimes I don’t know what’s worse trying to avoid the virus or the waves of depression that come with this new norm,” shared the 35-year-old singer.

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Katy Perry reveals she is suffering from 'waves of depression’ during her pregnancy

The singer took to Twitter to open up about her struggle, reports dailymail.co.uk. "Sometimes I don't know what's worse trying to avoid the virus or the waves of depression that come with this new norm," she tweeted. As soon as she confessed about her struggle, she got huge support from her fans, urging her to remain strong. "We love you so much. We're together in this," one tweeted. "Your music is the only thing getting me through it," wrote another, while one fan reminded Perry that she was expecting a daughter with Bloom. "Just remember the little light of your life will be in your arms soon," wrote the user.

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Katy Perry suffering ‘waves of depression’ during coronavirus pandemic

Pregnant Katy Perry has admitted she’s suffering “waves of depression” during the coronavirus crisis.

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Katy Perry reveals she's suffering 'waves of depression' during pregnancy with first child with Orlando Bloom

Katy Perry, who is is currently expecting her first child with her fiancé Orlando Bloom, has admitted she's feeling down.The 35 year old singer took to Twitter to reveal that she is s suffering from "waves of depression" during the coronavirus lockdown. Katy tweeted: "Sometimes i don’t know what’s worse trying to avoid the virus or the waves of depression that come with this new norm." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

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