American Idol 2024 Winner Spoiler. Ryan seacrest announced julia gagnon and mckenna faith breinholt were sent home based on a nationwide vote of almost 19 million. Carrie underwood will return to 'american idol' as its newest judge.

Abi carter, jack blocker and will moseley vie for the crown. American idol has announced the musician who will take katy perry’s judge’s seat, and it’s someone with legendary ties to the show.