Who is the next 'American Idol'? A winner is crowned on finale

LOS ANGELES -- Who is the adjacent "American Idol"? We recovered retired who won the contention during a one-of-a-kind play finale that aired Sunday connected ABC.

This play of "American Idol" went retired with a bang connected what was Katy Perry's past amusement astatine the judge's table.

The 3 remaining contestants - Will Moseley, Jack Blocker and Abi Carter - each competed for America's votes 1 past clip connected a star-studded finale.

Jon Bon Jovi served arsenic mentor for the 3 singers. The occurrence besides featured impermanent performances from Bon Jovi, Nick Fradiani, Jason Mraz, New Kids connected the Block, Hootie & The Blowfish, Cece Winans, Wynonna Judd, James Bay, Cody Johnson, Seal and Bishop Briggs. Previous "American Idol" victor Fantasia Barrino besides appeared connected the amusement and delivered an inspiring connection to the finalists.

So, who won "American Idol"?

Spoiler alert

The apical 3 was narrowed down to lone 2 erstwhile Jack Blocker was eliminated from the show. That meant the last 2 contestants were Will Moseley and Southern California autochthonal Abi Carter.

In the end, big Ryan Seacrest announced Abi Carter arsenic the winner.