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Jamal Roberts Wins 'American Idol' Season 23 in Record-Breaking Finale

The Mississippi teacher triumphed over John Foster and Breanna Nix as over 27 million votes were cast, the highest in the show's history.

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Top 3 contestant Jamal Roberts performs during the second Disney Night episode on "American Idol" Season 23 which aired Monday, May 12 on ABC.
American Idol finalist John Foster performs "Don't Rock the Jukebox" at Bayou Plaquemine Waterfront Park in Plaquemine, La., Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
John Foster, Breanna Nix and Jamal Roberts were the Top 3 during the "American Idol" Season 23 finale on May. 18, 2025.

Overview

  • Jamal Roberts was crowned the winner of 'American Idol' Season 23 during the live finale on May 18, 2025.
  • The finale saw a record-breaking 27 million votes cast, marking the highest turnout in the show's history on ABC.
  • John Foster placed second, while Breanna Nix finished in third after delivering standout performances throughout the season.
  • The finale featured performances by the Top 3, the judges, and special guests, including Patti LaBelle, Jelly Roll, and the Goo Goo Dolls.
  • Roberts, a 27-year-old PE teacher from Mississippi, earns a recording contract and up to $250,000 in advances as part of his prize package.