The contestants’ voices are the most important part of the show, but at the end of the day, American Idol is about producing a star, so the look is also vital. Once the live rounds begin, the upped production value is evident, and that’s because wardrobe, hair, and makeup come into play in a much bigger way by that point in the show.

The Season 22 winner of American Idol was Abi Carter. After the April 13 episode of American Idol , 24 finalists remain. The youngest is 17 years old (two singers) and the oldest is 28 (three). Four of the Top 24 singers are from California, with Texas, Arizona and Georgia coming next, with two each.