Who Won 'American Idol' 2025? Celebrities React to Winner
- American Idol crowned 28-year-old Jamal Roberts, a PE teacher from Mississippi, as the Season 23 winner on May 18, 2025.
- Roberts had previously auditioned twice but did not advance, and he competed against John Foster and Breanna Nix in the final rounds.
- Roberts performed his new single 'Heal' during the finale and received a standing ovation from judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan.
- Host Ryan Seacrest announced Roberts’ win, prompting widespread praise with judges and celebrities including Jennifer Hudson, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood congratulating him.
- Roberts expressed gratitude on Instagram, emphasizing faith and hard work, while fans celebrated his persistence and his influence on his community and aspiring artists.
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