American Idol season 23 runner-up John Foster shared his gratitude and reflections on performing during the finale alongside incredible artists

John Foster ended Season 23 of American Idol as runner-up behind Jamal Roberts, and he’s not looking to let the momentum slow down anytime soon. Following the Sunday, May 18, finale, the teenager already has plans for what’s next.

"American Idol" named its Season 23 winner following performances by finalists Jamal Roberts, John Foster and Breanna Nix.

The "American Idol" judges are weighing in on why they think any of the top three contenders could take the title. Breanna Nix, a 25-year-old stay-at-home mom from Texas, is one of three singers who will compete Sunday night with a one in three chance of being named the next "American Idol."

At the semi-finals, judge and past Idol champion Carrie Underwood, who former judge Simon Cowell predicted would win Season 4, made a bold prediction of her own. “I remember your audition coming in and I felt like I had this diamond in the rough standing right in front of me,