Congratulations: American Idol 2025 Runner-Up John Foster Shares Joy as Girlfriend Announces Pregnancy — Fans Stunned by Baby’s Gender Reveal
John Foster, the soulful singer who captured hearts across the nation as the runner-up on American Idol 2025, has another reason to sing with joy. The 24-year-old rising star took to Instagram late Monday night to share an emotional and exciting life update: his longtime girlfriend, Emily Carter, is four weeks pregnant with their first child.
“Beyond blessed to share this new chapter of our lives,” Foster wrote in a heartfelt post, featuring a photo of the couple holding a tiny sonogram and smiling ear to ear. “From Idol to Daddy—life just keeps surprising me in the best ways.”
Emily also shared the news on her own account with the caption, “Four weeks of carrying our little miracle. I’ve never been so happy.
While the pregnancy news alone delighted fans, it was the couple’s unexpected gender reveal that truly caught everyone off guard. In a follow-up Instagram Reel, the couple popped a balloon that exploded in a cloud of blue confetti, signaling they’re expecting a baby boy.
Fans quickly flooded the comments with well-wishes and surprise. Many assumed the couple would be having a girl due to a pink-themed teaser photo posted earlier in the week. “Wait—blue?! You got us good!” one fan wrote. “Plot twist of the year,” joked another.
Despite coming second in the competition, Foster’s life seems to be hitting all the right notes. With a baby boy on the way and a music career gaining momentum, 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark year for the young artist. As one fan put it, “You may not have won Idol, but you’ve won at life.”
