Jamal and John Foster were the final two contestants in the running during the finale on May 18, and host Ryan Seacrest had them stand beside one another as he revealed this year's American Idol. The camera panned between John and Jamal,

Jamal Roberts and John Foster were the final two on Season 23 of American Idol, with the winner announced during the live Sunday, May 18, finale. Ryan Seacrest was standing next to the final two contestant on stage as he announced the results of the nationwide vote.

Louisiana’s own John Foster is the runner-up of American Idol, Season 23. The three remaining contestants gave their final performances in a star-studded night with music legends and top stars. The finalists opened the show singing together Queen’s classic,