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Idol's John Foster Broke Down Singing Emotional Tribute to Late Friends


American Idol runner-up John Foster performed 'Tell That Angel I Love Her,' an emotional tribute to his late friends, during the season 23 finale

The season 23 finale aired Sunday, May 18, with John Foster, Breanna Nix and Jamal Roberts vying for the title of America’s favorite singer. While many budding musicians got their big breaks on the American Idol stage through the years, a handful lost their lives not long afterward. He took one more opportunity to honor his late friends during the live finale on Sunday before Jamal Roberts was officially announced as the season 23 winner.

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