Jelly Roll returned to the Idol set for the Season 22 finale. He performed with Oliver Steele, who had been eliminated earlier in the season, singing his hit "Need a Favor." He was also joined on stage by Lainey Wilson as the two delivered their No. 1 duet "Save Me."

Jelly Roll will be the first-ever artist-in-residence on "American Idol" on ABC. The new season starts on March 9, 2025. Jelly will join during Hollywood Week. In this file photo, he performs last season on the show when he served as a mentor to contestants. Disney

American Idol viewers will see a few changes when the show returns next month. Katy Perry exited last season, and while some hoped Jelly Roll would be sitting at the judges’ table, that isn’t the case.