Jamal and John Foster were the final two contestants in the running during the finale on May 18, and host Ryan Seacrest had them stand beside one another as he revealed this year's American Idol. The camera panned between John and Jamal,

John Foster may not have won American Idol, but he’s not giving up on his dream of being a country singer. After taking the night to “gather [his] thoughts” following the Sunday, May 18, finale, where he was named runner-up behind winner Jamal Roberts, Foster returned to Instagram on Monday, May 19, with an exciting update for fans.

John Foster may have come in second on 'American Idol' 2025, but the young country singer left a lasting impression. Find out more about him here.