American Idol Season 20 came to a close on Sun, May 22, crowning Noah Thompson as its newest Idol. Just what exactly does that hateful for Noah? Here's everything American Idol winners and runners-up receive later on the show, including prizes, contracts, and payments.

Ryan Seacrest, HunterGirl, and Noah Thompson awaiting the winners reveal on American Idol 2022.
Ryan Seacrest, HunterGirl, and Noah Thompson on 'American Idol' | Eric McCandless/ABC

Do 'American Idol' contestants get paid for joining the testify?

American Idol contestants offset raking in financial benefits long earlier a winner takes dwelling house the bays. As Play tricks Business revealed in 2016, the Top 24 artists each season receive payment based on how many hours they spend filming. For example, the American Federation of Boob tube and Radio Artists (AFTRA) pays contestants $1,571 and meals for a two-hour episode. Meanwhile, a one-hour testify pays $i,303.

In addition to the payments, contestants also receive a $450 stipend for clothing. Yet, as Vanity Off-white contributing editor Richard Rushfield told Fox Business, they often dip into their own personal budgets for habiliment because $450 doesn't comprehend an entire wardrobe in Hollywood. They tin then keep the clothes after the competition ends.

What prizes do 'American Idol' winners receive?

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The most recent information on prizes for American Idol winners came in 2019 when flavor 17 3rd-place winner Madison VanDenburg'due south contract leaked, as Newsweek reported. According to the contract, American Idol winners receive a tape deal with the Disney-owned studio Hollywood Records. That record deal reportedly comes with $250,000, carve up into two payments.

The starting time $125,000 comes when artists sign the contract, followed by the remaining $125,000 when the singer finishes their album. The winners also receive a $300,000 advance to record the album, plus additional money for living expenses. However, they practice demand to pay back the advance, as well as 50% of marketing costs, with anthology sales. Additionally, as Newsweek points out, some of the money likely goes to managers and lawyers.

Do 'American Idol' runners-up go any prizes?

2nd-place American Idol winners take the chance to take habitation prizes, besides. During the finale on Sunday night, the Elevation 2 artists — Noah Thompson and HunterGirl — received trips on Disney'southward new Disney Wish cruise to the Bahamas with three guests each.

According to VanDenburg'due south contract, American Idol runners-upwards could also receive a contract with Hollywood Records, admitting a smaller ane. Equally The Blast notes, runners-up may receive $87,500 initially and and then another $87,000 for a completed album.

This yr, the Top seven also had the chance to record and release original singles. Noah, HunterGirl, and third-place winner Leah Marlene performed their originals during the finale. They can use their songs nonetheless they wish afterwards the competition.

'American Idol' used to offer larger prize packages

The American Idol prize packages have changed drastically over the years. As The New York Times revealed, earlier winners, including flavor four winner Carrie Underwood, received a $1 million recording contract, plus free access to a private jet and a car. It's unclear why American Idol cut downward the prizes or when exactly the changes occurred.

American Idol Season 20 is now streaming on Hulu. Stay tuned to Showbiz Crook Sheet for more updates on the show and its winners.

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