American Idol critics rage over ‘travesty!’ and I think the show was ‘fixed’ after Abi Carter defeated Will Moseley in the final

The winner of American Idol has been announced.

On Sunday night, fans watched the Top 3: Will Moseley, Abi Carter and Jack Blocker fight for the Idol title.

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Halfway through the show, Jack was announced by host Ryan Seacrest, 49, as the third runner-up.

Following her career-changing journey on the singing competition series, Abi was crowned the winner of season 22.

Moments after Ryan called her name as the winner, she sang the song she auditioned with: What Was I Made For by Billie Eilish.

Billie herself even sent Abi a video wishing her good luck in her career.

However, many viewers were disappointed that second-placed Will didn’t win.

‘I WANT THE WILL TO WIN’

On X, formerly Twitter, fans shared their honest opinions.

One angry viewer said: “I see Abi got all the teenagers calling their friends to vote. I’m not impressed with her win at all!!!”

“I wanted Will Moseley to win. Abi Carter sounds like so many other singers,” exclaimed another.

A third person tweeted: “No way Abi Carter is better than Will and I’m not even a fan of country music!

“The solution came when Billie Eilish voted,” a fourth viewer theorized.

“Will was robbed, he was the best singer,” said a fifth.

A sixth said: “I’ll say it once and that’s it. Will Mosley won in my eyes.”

“Will should have won. He will have a better career,” said another person.

WHAT HAPPENED DURING THE FINAL

During the three-hour Season 22 finale, viewers at home got a glimpse of the three finalists revisiting their hometowns.

Who are the previous American Idol winners?

Past American Idol winners include:

Kelly Clarkson (2002)

Ruben Studdard (2003)

Fantasia Barrino (2004)

Carrie Underwood (2005)

Taylor Hicks (2006)

Jordin Sparks (2007)

David Cook (2008)

Kris Allen (2009)

Lee DeWyze (2010)

Scotty McCreery (2011)

Phillip Phillips (2012)

Candice Glover (2013)

Caleb Johnson (2014)

Nick Fradiani (2015)

Trent Harmon (2016)

Maddie Poppe (2018)

Laine Hardy (2019)

Just Sam (2020)

Chayce Beckham (2021)

Noah Thompson (2022)

I Am Tongi (2023)

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The aspiring singers also gave back to their communities by donating to a local charity of their choice.

Back on the Idol stage, some popular musical artists including New Kids On The Block, Seal, Bishop Briggs, and James Taylor performed with the Season 22 Idol contestants.

Idol judges: Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan also sang some of their songs.

Jack, Abi and Will were also mentored by music legend Jon Bon Jovi and sang some of his biggest hits.

Meanwhile, Katy didn’t have a dry eye at the theater, as season 22 will be her last as a judge.

She revealed the news in an interview with Jimmy Kimmel earlier this year.

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