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American Idol‘s season 24 top seven will be participating in a themed special celebrating 14-time Grammy Award-winning singer Taylor Swift.
The special episode will air Monday (April 27) during the show’s usual time slot at 8/7c via ABC. The top seven contestants — Brooks, Hannah Harper, Jordan McCullough, Keyla Richardson, Braden Rumfelt, Daniel Stallworth and Chris Tungseth — will pay homage to “The Fate of Ophelia” singer with performances of her top hits from her many eras in front of judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. Comedian Nikki Glaser will serve as guest judge. Only five contestants will survive this themed night, meaning two of the seven will be on the chopping block.
The season 24 finale is scheduled to air on Monday, May 11. The three-hour finale event will air on ABC at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. If you’re looking to catch the Swift episode live, we’ll be breaking down how to do so for free below.
How to Watch American Idol’s Taylor Swift Night for Free Online
As mentioned above, American Idol‘s Taylor Swift night will air Monday, April 27, at 8/7c. Below, we’ll be showing you how to watch the show online for free.
DIRECTV
If you’re looking to tune in to the Swift-themed night of American Idol, our top pick is DIRECTV. The service’s CHOICE package features ABC, for watching American Idol, plus 125+ other live TV channels. This package is currently on sale for $84.99 for the first three months, down from $94.99 a month. If you’re unsure about committing to a new subscription, you can try the service for free for five days.
Sling
Sling Blue is another option to watch American Idol. The service costs $45.99 a month and includes 40-plus channels, including ABC. With your subscription, you’ll have access to the show, along with live sports and news. Unfortunately, Sling Blue does not have a free trial option.
Fubo
Another way to watch the competition show via ABC is on Fubo, which has a five-day free trial available here. The platform has a massive, on-demand library of movies and TV shows, along with 200+ live TV offerings. Continue with one of Fubo’s streaming deals or cancel before your free trial is up to avoid being charged. See details here.
Hulu + Live TV
Another option for our readers is a Hulu + Live TV subscription, given that ABC is included in the live TV channel lineup. A subscription to the service (with ads) will cost approximately $89.99 per month, while the plan without ads goes for $99.99 per month. This subscription gives you access to the titles in Hulu’s library, along with live TV programs 24/7. If you aren’t sure about your subscription just yet, the streaming service offers a three-day free trial.
Disney+ Hulu Bundle
You can also watch the Swift-themed night via the Disney+ and Hulu bundle, given that the show streams live on Disney+. With ads, users will pay $12.99 a month, while the plan without ads will cost users $19.99 a month. New episodes of American Idol will also be available to watch the next day after they air with the Disney+ and Hulu bundle. There is no free trial option for this bundle.
