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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
And The 'American Idol' Season 23 Winner Is ...
Jamal Roberts, a grade school physical education teacher from Mississippi, won Season 23 of 'American Idol' on Sunday after wowing the judges with his versatility. 'You can sing things that are contemporary, and it fits. You can sing things that are throwback, and it fits,' first-year judge Carrie Underwood told Roberts during the finale, per The Washington Post. 'You just have this incredible ability to just make things your own, and it all sounds fresh and new and fun.' He defeated runner-up country singer John Foster and third-place Breanna Nix in a tally of 26 million total votes, twice as many as last year, host Ryan Seacrest said per The Hollywood Reporter. Here's Roberts' triumphant moment: Roberts, a 27-year-old father of three, performed The Temptations' R&B classic 'Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)' and Teeks' soulful 'First Time' during the finale. He made them appear effortless. It was a long way from his impressive but flawed audition when he sang 'Mary Jane' by Rick James. 'Relax,' panelist Lionel Richie urged him back then. 'You gotta loosen up,' Underwood advised, urging him to gain some swagger. 'It might be just like a confidence thing.' Looks like Roberts took their pro tips and ran with them. 'I'm still trying to process this,' Roberts wrote on Instagram after his victory. 'American Idol' Contestant Shocks Panel By Auditioning With Her Famous Mom Carnie Wilson Defends Her Daughter After 'Nepo Baby' Backlash On 'American Idol' 'American Idol' Alum Clay Aiken Explained Why He's 'Perfectly Fine' Being Single At 46, And It's A Very Relatable Take
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who won American Idol 2025? This Mississippi PE teacher scripts history in Season 23
The 23rd edition of American Idol concluded on Sunday on an exhilarating note. Jamal Roberts from Meridian, Mississippi, was named as the American Idol 2025 winner during the grand finale. His emotional performances, soulful voice, and moving personal story captured the hearts of fans across the United States. After a three-hour finale, which was packed with performances from season's top 14 contestants, host Ryan Seacrest made the announcement for the winner. Iconic musicians who were on the show last night included Patti LaBelle, Salt-N-Pepa, and The Goo Goo Dolls. Who won American Idol 2025? Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old Physical Education teacher from Meridian, won the Season 23 of the American Idol. His journey began with an unforgettable audition of Rick James' Mary Jane, which earned unanimous praise from judges Lionel Richie , Luke Bryan , and Carrie Underwood . Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Chuck Norris: If You're Over 60, Avoid These 3 Foods Like The Plague Roundhouse Provisions Learn More Throughout the season, he continued to woo the audience and judges with his genre-bending choices in music. He has performed Teeks' First Time , The Temptations' Just My Imagination , and Tom Odell's Heal. Although he was up against audience-favourite country musicians John Foster and Breanna Nix, Roberts defied expectations. He blended soul, gospel, R&B, and even country music into his performances and carved a style of his own, stated a People report. Robers secured the title with a record-breaking 26 million votes. Live Events Jamal Roberts' humility resonates with Americans As per the media reports, Roberts frequently opened up about his life as a father of three young daughters—Harmoni, Lyrik, and newborn Gianna. They even appeared on the show to support their dad. Audience could relate to Roberts because of his devotion to his family, honesty about his struggles, and small-town roots. He was quoted in a report saying he was just a country boy from Mississippi chasing his dream. Roberts recounted how his ambitions were undermined by many. Judge Carrie Underwood, praising his authenticity, said that he has an ability to make any song sound fresh, while Lionel Richie called him talented. Also Read : Memorial Day 2025 events list: Complete checklist of parades, carnivals and other fests to attend Jamal Roberts stuns audience by singing Anthony Hamilton song Roberts performed a stunning rendition of Anthony Hamilton's Her Heart in the grand finale after his crowning moment amid a confetti shower. He became the first male winner of African-American descent since Ruben Studdard won two decades ago. Roberts now is walking away with $250,000 as cash prize, along with an opportunity to record with Hollywood Records/19 Recordings. FAQs Who won American Idol 2025? Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old from Meridian, Mississippi, was crowned the winner of American Idol 2025. What does the American Idol winner receive? The grand prize winner gets a $250,000 cash award and a recording deal with Hollywood Records/19 Recordings.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jamal Roberts Crowned Winner of American Idol 2025 in Record-Breaking Finale
The American Idol Season 23 finale delivered an emotional and star-studded night as Jamal Roberts , a 27-year-old father of three from Meridian, Mississippi, was officially crowned the winner . Competing against John Foster and Breanna Nix, who placed second and third respectively, Jamal sealed his victory with a powerful performance of 'Her Heart' by Anthony Hamilton. Host Ryan Seacrest described the outcome as the result of the 'biggest finale vote in show history,' with fans having less than three hours to cast their votes during the live event. The finalists began the night with a group performance of Queen's 'We Are the Champions', joined by the show's Top 14 contestants, setting a celebratory tone for the evening. Ahead of the finale, all three contestants visited their hometowns, a cherished American Idol tradition. Jamal's segment featured him singing 'Just My Imagination' by The Temptations, accompanied by touching clips from his visit home, where he expressed his hope to bring 'love, peace, and unity' to his community. Jamal, a physical education teacher by profession, now embarks on a promising musical journey. As per Newsweek, the American Idol winner receives a record deal with Hollywood Records , along with a $125,000 advance and an additional $100,000 upon completing an album, totaling $250,000. He will also be provided with a recording budget of up to $300,000, which serves as an advance recouped from future earnings. From his soulful voice to his heartfelt story, Jamal Roberts captured America's hearts—earning not just a title, but the beginning of what promises to be a remarkable musical career.
Mint
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
American Idol finale 2025: Who is the winner - Jamal Roberts, Breanna Nix, John Foster?
Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old dad of three, was crowned this year's American Idol. He competed against John Foster and Breanna Nix for the title, who placed second and third. Jamal sang 'Her Heart' by Anthony Hamilton to mark his win. The top 3 singers at the 23rd season of the show had less than three hours to earn viewers' votes during the star-studded finale. Jamal won following what was the 'biggest finale vote in show history', said the singing competition's host, Ryan Seacrest. Before tonight's finale, the contestants had returned to their hometowns for special visits, a tradition that adds a personal touch to the final stretch. Jamal, a resident was Meridian, Mississippi, told producers that his goal is to 'bring love and peace and unity' to his city. A physical education teacher by profession, he sang a rendition of 'Just My Imagination' by The Temptations with clips of his visit back home in the background. According to a Newsweek report from last year, the winner gets a record contract with Hollywood Records. Jamal will, therefore, receive $125,000 and an additional $100,000 after he completes an entire album, for a total of $250,000. Newsweek also said that the American Idol winner has a budget of as much as $300,000 to record that album, which is given as an advance that they will have to pay back against future earnings. The finalists performed their final along with group performances with the show's Top 14 contestants for a dazzling finale. They kicked off the live show singing Queen's 'We Are the Champions' together. The top 3 contestants also had the opportunity to perform with superstar guests like Brandon Lake, Goo Goo Dolls, Good Charlotte, Jennifer Holliday, Jessica Simpson, Josh Groban, Kirk Franklin, Myles Smith, Patti LaBelle, and Salt-N-Pepa. In addition, the judges themselves—Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, and Lionel Richie—will step out from behind the panel and onto the stage for special performances. Tune in to the Season 23 finale on ABC or stream it the next day on Hulu. American Idol will return for Season 24 on ABC.
