John Foster hit the American Idol stage on May 4 and instantly lit up the room; not just with his voice, but with a sweet surprise. After his fiery take on Bonnie Raitt’s “Something to Talk About,” the crowd went wild, and when judge Luke Bryan asked about the screaming girls in the audience, John grinned and said they were his girlfriend, cousin, and friends. That girlfriend? Brooklyn Bourque; his biggest cheerleader on and off the stage.
The performance itself was electric. John opened the night with the iconic anthem and delivered sass, soul, and pure stage presence. Mentored by Miranda Lambert (his childhood crush, no less), John took her advice to heart; starting off on guitar before working the stage like a natural. Miranda couldn’t help but gush calling his performance full of charm and confidence.
John Foster | Something To Talk About | Top 10 Perform | American Idol 2025
The crowd’s reaction? Instant. Cheers erupted across the venue, especially from the row where Brooklyn and his crew sat, all proudly waving and cheering him on and fans online were just as loud; calling the performance “one of his best yet.” The vibe was pure joy, and viewers could feel the connection between John and the people who love him most.
And if you think this was John’s only big moment, think again. Earlier this season, he brought the house down with his upbeat rendition of “Callin’ Baton Rouge,” showing off his roots and that magnetic energy that got him into the Top 10 in the first place as that performance proved he’s got range and a deep love for classic country.
John Foster Delivers High-Energy “Callin’ Baton Rouge” – American Idol 2025
Offstage, John’s love life has only added to his rising fame. Brooklyn Bourque, a former high school cheerleader from Brusly High in Louisiana, has been by his side through the whole journey; from auditions to Hollywood Week to Hawaii. Her Instagram is full of love and support and fans can’t get enough of the two of them.