Keith Urban is Returning to 'American Idol' as Guest Mentor
A familiar face is returning to American Idol!
On Friday (May 12), the singing competition series announced that former judge Keith Urban will be returning to the show as a guest mentor for an upcoming episode.
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The 55-year-old musician will be making his return to Idol as the guest mentor for the season 21 finale on Sunday, May 21.
“Headed back to @americanidol next week !!!!!” Keith wrote on his Instagram Story.
Keith served as a judge on Idol from season 12 through 15. Keith, Jennifer Lopez, and Harry Connick Jr. were the last three judges of Idol before it was cancelled by Fox after season 15 in 2016.
The three hour season 21 finale of American Idol airs on Sunday, May 21 starting at 8pm ET on ABC. Find out which five contestants are still in the competition!