Three contestants competed in the Season 23 finale of “American Idol,” but only two made it to the episode’s final moments. Breanna Nix was revealed as the second-runner up during Sunday night’s episode of the singing competition, which depicted the Texas singer facing off against fellow finalists Jamal Roberts and John Foster.

Christian singer Breanna Nix finished third on American Idol as season 23 of the reality TV singing competition came to a close Sunday night

Sunday's episode of American Idol turned out to be the end of the road for Gabby Samone and Mattie Pruitt. Their simultaneous eliminations leave just one woman still in the running to win Season 23: Breanna Nix.

Denton native and American Idol finalist Breanna Nix waves from an open top convertible during a parade in her honor on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in Denton. Nix is one of the Top 3 finalists for the 23rd season of American Idol.

John Foster ended Season 23 of American Idol as runner-up behind Jamal Roberts, and he’s not looking to let the momentum slow down anytime soon. Following the Sunday, May 18, finale, the teenager already has plans for what’s next.

I'll be honest, when American Idol Season 23 premiered, Breanna Nix was not on my radar. But somewhere along the way, her voice began to break through the noise.