The series finale include many blasts from the past, and its final winner. — -- Thursday’s series finale of "American Idol" paid tribute to the past 15 seasons, with surprise appearances ...

The American Idol finale aired on Sunday night, and, according to Ryan Seacrest, it proved to be “the biggest finale vote in ABC Idol history.” But once the confetti fell from the sky and ...

Seacrest recalled flying to Atlanta where his father was in a hospital right after the finale of “American Idol” on May 18. Disney via Getty Images ...

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.