Judges Contestants Season 22 Katy Perry Paula Abdul Contestant Luke Bryan Performances Judging Panel So You Think You Can Dance Auditions Carrie Underwood Episodes Simon Cowell Emmy Russell Audition Ryan Seacrest Eliminations Controversies Nigel Lythgoe Guest Judges Season 5 Replacement Judges Jelly Roll Season 21 Season 22 Finale Finalists Mandisa Kelly Clarkson Season Finale Seasons Results Winner Judges Panel Replacement Replacement Judge Judges' Panel Winners Backlash Judging Panel Changes Season 4 Champion Katy Perry's Family Future Plans Jennifer Lopez Season Eight Premiere Triston Harper Caleb Kennedy Doug Kiker Freddie McClendon Katharine McPhee Antonella Barba Fantasia Barrino Producers Promo Fans Judging Sexual Assault Allegations Discrimination and Bullying Power Dynamics and Retaliation Contracts Producer Nigel Lythgoe Paula Abdul Lawsuit Lawsuit Controversy Sexual Assault Producer Judge Sexual Harassment Randy Jackson Paul Abdul Revival Season Premiere Trailer Fan Reactions Age Range Top 3 Mentoring Season 16 Blake Proehl SYTYCD Emmy Russell's Audition Experience Judges' Feedback Contestant Performances Show Format Hosts Producer Allegations Episode Performance Contestant Incidents Departure Elimination Emotional Moments Supportive Moments Wardrobe Malfunction Live Shows Katy Perry Wardrobe Malfunction Judges Reactions Katy Perry Departure Replacement Lionel Richie American Idol Finalist