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‘American Idol’ Winners: Which Singer Won Each Season?


05/22/2024

See the complete list of American Idol winners.

05/22/2024

American Idol just wrapped its 22nd season, after months of looking for the latest aspiring singer to join its long history of superstars that have gained successful careers from the competition since it launched in 2002.

Throughout the show’s 22-year history, viewers have seen singers from all genres and of all ages take the crown–and also a mix of celebrity judges helping the contestants through the competition, starting with OGs Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul leading all the way up to the current panel of Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan.

On May 21, Abi Carter rose above the competition, beating finalists Jack Blocker and Will Moseley for the Season 22 crown. During the finale, she performed her original song “This Isn’t Over” and a rendition of Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For?”

Speaking to Billboard when the top 10 was announced, Carter said, “I want to be an artist. I’ve never felt so passionately about something. I went to school and got a psychology degree because I figured if I can’t express my emotions through something artistically, maybe I can just help other people express their emotions. I was going to be a family therapist.”

See below for a complete list of American Idol winners.