American Idol Season 22’s Abi Carter Reveals Most “Jaw-Dropping” Moment

Summary American Idol season 22 winner Abi Carter says that her hometown visit was "jaw-dropping."

Abi thought that Will Moseley was going to win American Idol season 22.

Abi's American Idol season 22 win is well-deserved.

American Idol season 22 winner Abi Carter reveals that the most "jaw-dropping" moment of the season for her was her hometown visit. Abi, a 21-year-old musician from Indio, California, wowed the judges--Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan--with her phenomenal rendition of "What Was I Made For?" by Billie Eilish. The spectacular performance earned her one of the three platinum tickets of the season, and a video message from Billie herself during the finale. Abi won American Idol season 22 after besting runner-up Will Moseley and third place finisher Jack Blocker during the season finale.

Abi said that it was "jaw-dropping" to see the signs and support that her fans had for her during her hometown visit.

In an interview with Desert Sun, Abi shared that her American Idol hometown visit was astounding. She visited the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway with her family, returned to the George Washington Charter School in Palm Desert (where she auditioned for her first talent show), and finished the incredible experience with a parade and concert in downtown Indio. Abi said that having the kids at the school look up to her like she was "their hero" was such an honor. She added that it was "jaw-dropping" to see the signs and support that her fans had for her throughout the entire day.

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Abi Carter Expected Will Moseley To Win American Idol Season 22

Abi Was Proud Of Will & Jack

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Abi revealed that she felt "completely calm" during the American Idol season 22 finale elimination rounds because of her "love and respect" for Will and Jack. She explained, "It didn't really matter to me what the outcome was because I was so proud of both of them, and it would have made 100% sense to me if any of them had made it over me. So it wasn't scary." Abi also admitted that she thought that Will was going to win. She said, "I expected them to call Will Moseley; it just made sense to me. So to hear my name called, it really was not a scenario that I had pre-thought about."

American Idol season 22 was one of the most competitive in the show's history. With so many extraordinary singers, the competition was fierce, but Abi was always a front-runner. She's very humble to say that she thought that Will was going to win American Idol season 22 instead of her. Her fans knew from her first audition that she had what it took to win the whole competition. Abi began with natural talent and star quality that only grew stronger as American Idol season 22 continued.

Abi's American Idol season 22 win was much-deserved. Abi used the judges' advice every week in order to perfect her performances, and she put her whole heart and soul into everything she did. Abi had some sensational performances throughout the season, including, "Welcome to the Black Parade" by My Chemical Romance, "Clocks" by Coldplay, Bring Me to Life" by Evanescence, "Somewhere" from West Side Story, and her own single, "This Isn't Over," among others. Throughout the competition, Abi transformed from a bright light into a superstar, and she's sure to go very far. Abi has the potential to be the most successful American Idol winner in years.

American Idol season 22 is available to stream on Hulu.

Source: Desert Sun