American Idol crowned Hannah Harper the Season 24 winner on Monday, May 11, after a live finale that cut the field from 3 to 1 at the end of Season 24. [1, 2]
The finale featured Hannah Harper, 25, Jordan McCullough, 27, and Keyla Richardson as the Top 3. Alicia Keys, a 17-time Grammy Award winner, served as the finale mentor. [1]
The Top 3 sang Carrie Underwood’s “The Champion” together before the first elimination. Ryan Seacrest said that “after the nationwide live vote, Jordan and Hannah had received the most votes, meaning Keyla was sent home,” and Richardson exited first, leaving Harper and McCullough as the Top 2. [1]
Harper and McCullough then performed their audition songs before the winner was revealed, with McCullough finishing as runner-up. Harper was named the Season 24 winner. [1, 2]
The season ended Monday with Harper’s win and the final vote results settled on the live broadcast. [1, 2]
