SPOILER ALERT: This article contains details of the winner of American Idol Season 22.
American Idol crowned its Season 22 winner and said goodbye to Katy Perry.
Jack Blocker, Abi Carter, and Will Moseley started the night by honoring mentor Jon Bon Jovi. They took the stage to sing “Livin’ on a Prayer,” followed by “Legendary,” with the artist himself joining the trio.
The three finalists also sang Bon Jovi Songs, with Moseley taking “It’s My Life,” Blocker singing “I’ll Be There for You,” and Carter performing “Bed of Roses.”
Related Stories
In the second round of singing, before the third place winner would be announced, Mosely sang “My Town,” Blocker performed “All My Ex’s Live in Texas,” and Carter interpreted “Somewhere.”
Blocker was eliminated from American Idol, leaving Moseley and Carter as the Top 2 finalists of Season 22.
After three hours and voting closed for a second time, viewers voted for Carter to win American Idol Season 22, with Moseley taking second place.
Following her win, Carter reprised her rendition of Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For?”
RELATED: Katy Perry Sheds Tears As She Says Goodbye To ‘American Idol’ After Seven Seasons
Fantasia Barrino marked the 20th anniversary of winning Season 3 of American Idol and delivered an inspirational message to the finalists.
Other guest appearances included Jason Mraz, Seal, James Bay, Cody Johnson, Bishop Briggs, Nicki Frediani, Hootie and the Blowfish, New Kids on the Block, CeCe Winans, and Wynonna.
Season 22 also marked Katy Perry’s exit as judge after seven seasons. Throughout the night, the mere mention of it being Perry’s last show made the singer emotional and teary-eyed.
During the three-hour finale, Perry took the stage with third-place finalist Blocker, and they performed “What Makes a Woman.”
To honor Perry on her last day, the ladies of the Top 12 performed a medley of her hits, including “Teenage Dream,” “Dark Horse,” and “California Gurls.”
Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie joined American Idol in 2018 when ABC revived the singing competition after fifteen seasons on Fox. Since Season 16, the judge’s panel has remained unchanged until Perry’s departure tonight. ABC has not announced who will take Perry’s spot when the show returns for Season 23.
Must Read Stories
Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy.
Is that the one who is related to Loretta Lynn?.its a distant relationship Dont remember how…but is that her???
No, that was LLs granddaughter
Well, it was a great competition, but I’m disappointed that Will didn’t win. Abi has a great voice and I expect she’ll have lots of opportunities now.
This seaso was so good. So much talent.
I hope American Idol put another female in for a judge
Please have a woman replace Katy. Please!!!
And yet another person no one will know or care about. What a shame. American Idol is far from the days of Carrie, Kelly, Fantasia, Adam, Jennifer, etc. But, at least they have produced more stars than the Voice.
I disagree with you. I think Abi Carter has a GREAT chance to have a VERY solid career. I will pay top $$$ to see her perform live. Outside of Kelli Clarkson, Hunter Girl,there isn’t anyone I would pay to perform live. I think Abi has a GREAT chance to make it BIG.