Breanna Nix, one of the three remaining contestants competing in the American Idol 2025 finale on May 18, has been open about her husband's encouragement. In an interview with Billboard, Nix explained how her husband,

Sunday's episode of American Idol turned out to be the end of the road for Gabby Samone and Mattie Pruitt. Their simultaneous eliminations leave just one woman still in the running to win Season 23: Breanna Nix.

Denton native and American Idol finalist Breanna Nix waves from an open top convertible during a parade in her honor on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in Denton. Nix is one of the Top 3 finalists for the 23rd season of American Idol.

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.

LOS ANGELES — “American Idol” crowned a season 23 winner live Sunday night on Channel 2. The top three came down to John Foster, Breanna Nix and Jamal Roberts. At the end of the night, Ryan Seacrest announced Roberts from Meridian, Mississippi as the winner. Foster finished second and Nix came in third.

In just two short days, the confetti will fall on the American Idol stage as one of the three remaining finalists is crowned the winner of Season 23. Regardless of whether John Foster, Breanna Nix or Jamal Roberts is left standing,