Who Will Win ‘American Idol’ 2025? How to Watch Season 23 Finale for Free

By the end of the night, there will be a new American Idol.

After an emotional Mother’s Day tribute and two nights of Disney magic last Sunday and Monday, just three contestants remain in the competition, and one of them will be crowned the winner during tonight’s finale.

The star-studded three-hour episode will see the Top 3 perform with music legends and top stars, per an ABC release.

Though the 23rd season ends tonight, fear not; it’s already been announced that American Idol will return for its 24th season next year and auditions for the new season are already open.

Is American Idol On Tonight?

Yes! A new episode of American Idol airs tonight, May 18, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT only on ABC. The episode will air live coast-to-coast.

How to Watch American Idol for Free:

The only way to watch American Idol live without cable is by using a live TV streaming service, particularly one with a free trial. We recommend DIRECTV, which includes ABC in its base plan and comes with a five-day free trial.

fuboTV is another great free option that’s also offering great savings on the first month — $20 off, to be exact, after a seven-day free trial.

Is American Idol on Hulu?

American Idol does not stream live on Hulu, but subscribers will be able to watch tonight’s episode on Hulu beginning tomorrow morning.

It’s the most cost-effective way to tune in to American Idol if you’re fine not watching it live.

American Idol Top 3:

These three contestants survived both halves of Disney Night to make it to American Idol‘s Season 23 grand finale.

• John Foster
• Breanna Nix
• Jamal Roberts

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