Jamal Roberts declared winner of American Idol season 23

Jamal Roberts has been declared the winner of American Idol Season 23, marking an historic milestone.

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Recall that American Idol Season 23 premiered on March 2, 2025, on ABC, with Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood as judges.

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Jamal Roberts beat out fellow finalists John Foster and Breanna Nix in the finale, which aired on May 18, 2025, hosted by Ryan Seacrest.

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The finale saw over 27 million votes cast, exceeding the previous season’s aggregate.

As the winner, Roberts will receive a recording deal with Hollywood Records, including a signing advance of around $125,000, another $100,000 upon completing his first album, and a recording budget of up to $300,000.

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This win marks a significant milestone, as Roberts becomes the second Black man to win the competition in 22 years, following Ruben Studdard’s win in Season 2.

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Interestingly, Roberts is a father of three daughters and shared the news of his youngest child’s birth, prior to the finale .

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