John Foster Breaks Hearts with One Surprise Sentence About His Girlfriend During American Idol Live Show
Meet the mystery girl behind the country crooner’s biggest cheerleaders

On Sunday night, May 4, emotions ran high during the Top 8 live episode of American Idol, and not just because of the incredible performances. After captivating the audience with a soulful rendition of “Something to Talk About” by Bonnie Raitt, country singer John Foster sent shockwaves through Idol Nation with just one unexpected sentence about his personal life — he has a girlfriend.

While the crowd roared with excitement, judge Luke Bryan couldn’t help but point out the deafening screams from a group of girls behind the stage. That’s when John casually revealed that the loudest cheers came from his girlfriend, cousin, and a few close friends — instantly breaking countless hearts across the country.

But who exactly is the lucky girl standing behind one of the season’s fan-favorite stars? 

 Meet Brooklyn Bourque — John Foster’s Girlfriend

John may be low-key when it comes to social media, but a little digging reveals the woman cheering the loudest for him week after week is Brooklyn Bourque.

While John keeps his Instagram focused on music, Brooklyn doesn’t shy away from showing her love for her country-singing sweetheart. Shortly after John’s emotional audition aired, Brooklyn proudly shared a sweet post celebrating the moment:

“EEEKKK!!! He’s going to Hollywood!!!! SO proud and grateful to be by your side on this awesome journey. You amaze me every day and I am so lucky I get to love a cutie patootie like you.”

The couple’s bond has been rock solid throughout John’s rise on American Idol. She even joined him in Hawaii for his Top 24 performance, later posting:

“Hawaii episode comes on TONIGHT!! Don’t forget to vote for JF to put him in the TOP 20.”

 When Did John Foster and Brooklyn Start Dating?

Although they’ve kept their relationship timeline fairly private, Brooklyn first shared a photo with John on Instagram in May 2024. That’s the earliest known post of them together, suggesting that their relationship began around that time.

 How Did John and Brooklyn Meet?

It looks like this country love story began at Brusly High School in Louisiana, where both John and Brooklyn were students. Brooklyn, who graduated in May 2024, was part of the school’s cheerleading team, bringing the same energy and enthusiasm to John’s Idol journey that she once brought to the sidelines.

 Why Fans Are Rooting for John — and Brooklyn

As John Foster climbs higher in the competition, fans are not only falling for his voice but also for the real-life love story unfolding behind the scenes. Their genuine bond, quiet strength, and mutual support are giving America something more to talk about — a love story just as sweet as his music.

Stay tuned for more updates as John Foster continues his journey on American Idol 2025 — and keep an eye out for Brooklyn, the biggest cheerleader in the room.