American Idol viewers in TEARS after new champion Abi Carter breaks down on stage and Katy Perry bows out - before teasing a potential return The season 22 finale of the competition show aired on Sunday night Singer Abi Carter was crowned the 2024 champion after an emotional episode READ MORE: Katy Perry divides fans as she recreates her viral video flinging pizza slice into crowd during final American Idol appearance By Cydney Yeates For Dailymail.Com Published: 12:16 EDT, 20 May 2024 | Updated: 14:18 EDT, 20 May 2024 e-mail 20 View comments American Idol viewers were dealt an emotional rollercoaster on Sunday night, with many left in tears as contestant Abi Carter was crowned the winner and Katy Perry bowed out with a heartbreaking farewell - before teasing a potential comeback. The ABC show wrapped up with a jam-packed three-hour episode, which saw Will Moseley, Jack Blocker and Abi sing for survival in a bid to be crowned season 22 champion .
The finale also marked Katy's last outing as judge after seven seasons on the panel alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan , with the singer bowing out to focus on personal projects. Emotions were already running high not long after the show kicked off, with Katy, 39, appearing visibly upset as she was introduced by host Ryan Seacrest, 49. American Idol viewers were left in tears following Katy Perry 's emotional farewell More tears ensued when season 22 champion Abi, 21, broke down in tears after she learned she had won the series '.
