AMERICAN IDOL to Live Stream Tonight's Finale Pre-Show

American Idol is offering fans an all-access, online VIP pass to the star-studded red carpet action prior to the Season 12 Finale on the American Idol - Finale LIVE Pre-Show.

The 90-minute live stream, available at www.americanidol.com and www.livestream.com, will originate from the red carpet at the Nokia Theater L.A. LIVE and will be hosted by Jim Cantiello, Jessica York and Season 10 fan-favorite Pia Toscano.

Bringing the excitement of the evening straight to viewers at home, the pre-show will feature interviews with the judges and Top 2 Finalists Candice Glover and Kree Harrison, a special duet from Season 10 finalists Casey Abrams and Haley Reinhart, celebrity guests, show highlights, visits from former IDOLS and a look back at one of IDOL's most memorable seasons ever!

The live stream will begin at 6:30 PM ET/3:30 PM PT tonight, Thursday, May 16.

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