American Idol Crowns its 2023 Winner

America Votes and the New Idol is Presented

Season 21 of American Idol crowned a winner with an emotional star-studded finale on Sunday. The three finalists were Iam Tongi, Fritz Hager, and Leah Marlene. In a shocking turn of events 18-year-old high school senior Iam Tongi was crowned the Season 21 winner of American Idol on Sunday. American Idol Season 21 delivered yet another shock during its tense finale.

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Eric McCandless ABC via Getty Images By Christi Carras Staff Writer May 22 2023 831 AM PT