Just Sam was named the winner of season 18 of American Idol on Sunday during a remotely-filmed finale that featured a performance by pregnant judge Katy Perry.The 21-year-old subway singer from Harlem, New York City took the title following viewer voting during the two-hour live show on ABC.Sam in Los Angeles celebrated away from host Ryan Seacrest, 45, and judges Katy, 35, Lionel Richie, 70, and Luke Bryan, 43, with a tablet connecting the singer to her beloved grandmother in New York City.
The winner: Just Sam won season 18 of American Idol on Sunday during a remotely-filmed finale due to the coronavirus pandemic'My dreams have come true,' Sam said as her grandmother could be seen celebrating from afar.Katy arrived wearing a yellow.