Who Won ‘American Idol’ 2026 Tonight? ...Saudi Arabia

But first, the Top 3 had to sing for the final time on the American Idol stage. They opened the show with a performance of “Champion” by Carrie Underwood, and then each performed twice: an Alicia Keys song, who mentored them, and a song that was a tribute to their hometown.

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The judges also performed: Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood performed “Deep River Woman” by Lionel, Luke took the stage solo for his new song “Fish Hunt Golf Drink,” Luke and finalist Julián Kalel performed “A Thousand Miles From Nowhere” by Dwight Yoakam, and Carrie partnered with Mötley Crüe.

Here's our spoiler-filled recap of the American Idol finale tonight, including who won.

Who went home tonight on American Idol 2026

Jordan McCulloughKeyla Richardson

ROUND 1: ALICIA KEYS SONGS

Song: “No One”

KEYLA RICHARDSON

Song: “Unthinkable”

Song: “If I Ain’t Got You”

ROUND 2 – HOMETOWN SONGS

HANNAH HARPER

Song: “Married Into This Town” by Hannah Harper

Song: “I Love the Lord” by Whitney Houston featuring The Georgia Mass Choir

JORDAN McCULLOUGH

Song: “Dear God” by Smokie Norful

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After all the guest musicians performed, Hannah returned to the stage and reprised her original song, “String Cheese,” and Jordan sang “The Lord Is Good.”

Finally, it was time for the reveal of the new American Idol for 2026. Host Ryan Seacrestpronounced the winner to be Hannah Harper.

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