American Idol 2023 Filming Locations

Las Vegas Nevada, New Orleans Louisiana, Nashville

Season 21 of American Idol crowned a winner with an emotional star-studded finale on CNN

American Idol Season 21 delivered yet another shock. But in a surprise result of the live vote it was 18-year-old Stough who took third place leaving his fellow contestants to battle it out for the top spot. In a tense head-to-head Noah Thompson emerged victorious leaving HunterGirl as the runner-up.