In just a few hours, one singer will watch their life change as they are crowned the latest winner of American Idol. With John Foster, Breanna Nix, and Jamal Roberts in the Top 3, the stage is set for the season 23 finale. And given that the season is coming to an end, producers pulled out all the stops to make sure tonight’s episode was one to remember. With a cash prize, fame, and a record deal on the line, the night will feature some amazing performances. But just how long will the season finale be? And when will the winner be announced? Here are all the details.
Looking at the runtime for tonight’s finale, American Idol will kick off at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on ABC and run until 11:00 p.m. ET/PT. That’s right, the season 23 finale will last three hours. As for the winner, it should come as no surprise that the producers will wait until the last minute to reveal if Foster, Nix, or Roberts won. Still, with three hours’ worth of airtime, the producer brought in some top talent to entertain the Top 3 and viewers at home.
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The Full List Of Performances During The Season Finale Of ‘American Idol’
As usual, Foster, Nix, and Roberts will take the stage one last time. With only one performance left to win over voters at home, each singer is sure to produce one of the best performances of their time on the show. And given the talent sitting at the judge’s table, Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, and Lionel Richie added their names to the list of singers taking the stage.
With American Idol already renewed for another season, set the premiere in 2026, the producers wanted to leave fans with something special. Bringing in more than the Top 14 contestants, the night will feature special performances from:
- The Goo Goo Dolls
- Good Charlotte
- Jessica Simpson
- Patti LaBelle
- Salt-N-Pepa
- Jennifer Holliday
- Josh Groban
- Brandon Lake
- Myles Smith
- Kirk Franklin
Fans might notice that one singer was left off that list. But don’t worry, the first-ever “Artist in Residence”, Jelly Roll, wouldn’t miss the season finale. Helping guide the contestants week after week, Jelly Roll will also perform.
Producing a night full of historic moments, memorable sets, and one lucky winner, don’t miss the season finale of American Idol.
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