American Idol crowns Jamal Roberts
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American Idol Season 23 aired its finale on May 18, 2025, revealing Jamal Roberts as the winner. While John Foster was the first runner up, Breanna Nix was in third place.
After a season filled with a slew of talent, the Season 23 winner of “American Idol” is Jamal Roberts. The newly-crowned American Idol ended the show by singing “Her Heart” by Anthony Hamilton. Before a winner was announced, the “American Idol” finale included performances by the three judges who sang “Stuck on You.”