| American Idol | |
|---|---|
| Season 22 | |
 Promotional poster, which pays tribute to the film The Wizard of Oz (1939) | |
| Hosted by | Ryan Seacrest |
| Judges | |
| Winner | Abi Carter |
| Runner-up | Will Moseley |
| No. of episodes | 18 |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC |
| Original release | February 18 – May 19, 2024 |
| Season chronology | |
The twenty-second season of American Idol premiered on February 18, 2024, on the ABC television network.[1][2] Ryan Seacrest returned as host; Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie returned as judges.[3] This season was Perry's final one on the show; she announced her departure on February 13, 2024, five days before the premiere.[4]
Abi Carter won the season on May 19, 2024, while Will Moseley was the runner-up, and Jack Blocker finished in third place.
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Katy Perry is leaving American Idol after seven seasons. She surprised fans on Monday's Jimmy Kimmel Live! by casually revealing her exit.