"American Idol" 2026 top 3Disney/Eric McCandless Tap Here To Add Us Weekly As A Trusted Source Add as a preferred source on Google The latest American Idol winner has been revealed. During the Monday, May 11, season 24 finale, host Ryan Seacrest announced that Hannah Harper received the most votes from viewers. Jordan McCullough was revealed to be the runner-up, with Keyla Richardson coming in third place. "After a nationwide vote and an incredible season, the winner of American Idol 2026 is Hannah Harper," Seacrest announced in the finale's climactic moment.