Katy Perry recently announced Abi Carter as her favorite 2022 contestant American idol.

Luke Bryan had previously claimed Abi as a potential winner, however, the contestant came down with bronchitis during the match. spoiler Encountered a glitch last week.

After all that happened, the potential Idol winner reminded the judges of her beautiful singing voice, doing justice to her rare platinum ticket.

She sang Hillsong United’s Evergreen The ocean (where your feet may fail)coming out from behind the instrument for the first time.

As she continued singing, her voice took on an ethereal quality that amplified her vocals.

After the soulful performance, Perry patted Abby on the back and complimented her on her outstanding singing skills.

Perry gushed: “I don’t know if I can say this, but you’re my favorite. I just think you’re so talented… This is the third time we’ve heard you sing, right? The second time You almost didn’t take out a note.”

Perry’s feedback brought Abi to tears.

It marked the first time judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie sat in their chairs, handing control over to ABC viewers through voting.

For those unfamiliar, Season 9’s Tori Kelly and Season 21 winner Iam Tongi guest star to celebrate the show that helped launch their careers .