‘American Idol’ Season 24 Winner Revealed: See Who Won The 2026 Finale

BusinessHollywood & Entertainment‘American Idol’ Season 24 Winner Revealed: See Who Won The 2026 FinaleByMonica Mercuri,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Monica is an entertainment reporter covering TV, film, and music.Follow AuthorMay 11, 2026, 11:04pm EDTMay 11, 2026, 11:05pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.AMERICAN IDOL - "916 (Grand Finale)" - The Top 3 finalists give their all for the last chance to earn America's vote. Alicia Keys serves as guest mentor and performer, plus special performances from other music legends and today's top stars. MONDAY, MAY 11 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless) HANNAH HARPER, JORDAN MCCULLOUGH, KEYLA RICHARDSON (Photo by Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty Images)Disney via Getty ImagesAmerican Idol has crowned a new winner. The star-studded finale on Monday, May 11, featured exciting performances from the judges, finalists and musical guests. Keep reading for a full recap of the finale, including which artist came out on top.Hannah Harper, Jordan McCullough and Keyla Richardson made it to the Top 3 after last week’s semifinals, which saw the elimination of Chris Tungseth and Braden Rumfelt. At the start of the show, the three contestants took the stage together to perform “The Champion” by judge Carrie Underwood.Forbes‘American Idol’ Will Crown Its Winner Tonight: How To Watch And VoteBy Monica MercuriSeventeen-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys served as this week’s mentor. The first finalist to perform was Hannah, who sang a rendition of “No One” by Keys. Next, Keyla chose to perform Keys’ “Unthinkable.” Jordan was the last to perform in the first round, singing “If I Ain’t Got You,” also by Keys, which received a standing ovation from the crowd and judges.In the second round, each contestant was shown visiting their hometown. Hannah sang her new orig...