Last week, American Idol returned with Class of 2006 Reunion X DWTS Night, cutting the field down from the Top 5 to three remaining contestants. See who was eliminated last week here along with a full recap. Now, it all comes down to one last episode. Hannah Harper, Jordan McCullough and Keyla Richardson will battle it out this week, with one singer ultimately being crowned the Season 24 champion. Check out our full finale preview below and stay tuned to find out who will win American Idol on Monday night.
When is the American Idol Season 24 Finale?
The American Idol Season 24 finale will air on Monday, May 11 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, concluding at 11 p.m. ET. The episode will become available to stream on Hulu on Tuesday, May 12.
Who was sent home on the last episode of American Idol?
Chris Tungseth and Braden Rumfelt were eliminated after their Class of 2006 X DWTS Night performances.
Watch the Top 3 performances from Class of 2006 Reunion X DWTS Night
Jordan McCullough
First Song: “Footprints in the Sand” by Leona Lewis
Second Song: “A Song for You” by Donny Hathaway with Elliot Yamin
Hannah Harper
First Song: “Fever” by Peggy Lee
Second Song: “A Broken Wing” by Martina McBride with Kellie Pickler
Keyla Richardson
First Song: “River Deep – Mountain High” by Ike & Tina Turner
Second Song: “Living For The City” by Stevie Wonder with Taylor Hicks
Who will win American Idol Season 24?
Let’s break down each artist’s chances of winning American Idol:
Keyla Richardson
Keyla has progressed tremendously from the start of the season up to the finale, more than her fellow finalists. It feels like people truly started to believe in her prospects of winning the competition following an incredible Top 14 rendition of “With A Little Help From My Friends”, and she’s only grown in confidence from that point. All of that said, Keyla doesn’t boast the vocal talent of Jordan, and she doesn’t seem to have quite the cult following that Hannah possesses. Winning this season is still within her reach, but it will take the best performances of her life on Monday night to do so.
Jordan McCullough
I can already picture my impending despair Monday night when Jordan is not announced as the winner. I’ve been extremely vocal (no pun intended) throughout my entire coverage of this season that McCullough is simply on a different level than everyone else in the competition. He has delivered masterclass after masterclass on the stage, regularly leaving the judges speechless on their feet. In my opinion, it feels pretty clear that they believe he should win, but it doesn’t seem like America will agree come Monday.
Hannah Harper
At the end of the day, in order to win American Idol, you need the people on your side. Through various public fan polls (and a simple gander at the views difference on the American Idol Youtube account) it has become quite clear that Hannah is America’s favorite artist out of this group. Now, it’s not without reason, as she is a seemingly certain future country superstar who has given us multiple immaculate performances this season. As long as Hannah maintains her current form in the finale, it would be a pretty sizable upset to see her lose.
My pick: Hannah Harper
Let me be clear, Harper is an immensely talented artist who has a remarkably bright future within the country industry. Personally, I would give Jordan the edge, but Hannah is certainly deserving.
American Idol Season 24 Finale FAQ
When does the American Idol finale come out and become available to stream?
The American Idol Season 24 finale will come out on Monday, May 11 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and become available to stream on Hulu on Tuesday, May 12.
Who went home on the last episode of American Idol?
Chris Tungseth and Braden Rumfelt were eliminated last week.
When will American Idol return?
American Idol is expected to come back for Season 25 in early 2027.
What does the winner of American Idol get?
The winner of American Idol typically receives a prize of $250,000 and a recording contract with Hollywood Records.
