'American Idol' judges react to Hannah Harper’s win! (Backstage Season 24 Finale)

We’re backstage at the 'American Idol' finale to talk with Ryan Seacrest, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie about Hannah Harper’s emotional win, the incredible guest performances, and what actually happens behind the scenes when the cameras stop rolling. In this video: Carrie Underwood reveals why she was brought to tears by Hannah Harper’s journey and how she sees her own story reflected in the new champion. Ryan Seacrest shares the one thing that "never gets old" after 24 seasons and his favorite memory from the "Class of '06" reunion. Luke Bryan talks about his onstage "mistake" during a classic hit and why the Grand Ole Opry is still the "Holy Grail" for these contestants. Lionel Richie explains why he still stays late to take photos with every single fan and his "Papa Richie" evolution. Plus, Carrie Underwood discusses her "fever dream" performance with Motley Crüe and the surprising rock legend who inspired her vocal style. SUBSCRIBE TO GOLD DERBY:    / goldderby   CONNECT WITH GOLD DERBY Web: https://www.goldderby.com/ Facebook:   / goldderby   X:   / goldderby   Instagram:   / goldderby   Newsletter: https://cloud.email.goldderby.com/sig... ABOUT GOLD DERBY: Gold Derby features celebrity videos plus expert predictions, tracking who will win Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, Tonys, Golden Globes and top reality TV shows 'America's Got Talent,' 'American Idol,' 'Dancing with the Stars,' 'Survivor,' 'The Traitors' and more.