Many of the leading singing competition shows in the U.S. aired their season finale in the last few days and crowned their winners after months of anticipation. Here’s who managed to beat tough competition and came out victorious at the end of your favorite singing shows.
American Idol
Grace Kinstler, Willie Spence, and Chayce Beckham were in the running for the top award on the season finale of American Idol. Beckham eventually managed to come out victorious, shortly after his single “23” about his road to sobriety topped Apple Music’s country chart.
The Voice
Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, and Nick Jonas returned for this season of The Voice, and Shelton managed to coach his contestant to victory. Cam Anthony, who got his start as a tween YouTube sensation, was crowned as the winner thanks to a powerful rendition of Cynthia Erivo’s “Stand Up”.
The Masked Singer
If you still haven’t watched the final episode of The Masked Singer, keep in mind that spoilers are ahead. Piglet was crowned as the winner, and it turned out it was the member of boyband 98 Degrees, Nick Lachey, the whole time. JoJo came in second as Black Swan, while Wiz Khalifa finished third as Chameleon.