The final three singers, Breanna Nix, John Foster and Jamal Roberts, duked it out for the title of Season 23 winner in the "American Idol" finale.

Let's all stand up and give a round of applause for American Idol's newest winner, Jamal Roberts! After three months of American Idol season 23 airing on ABC, it all came down to a dramatic ending on May 18.

It was fan favorite Jamal Roberts who walked away with the crown. It’s the first time a Black man has won the singing competition show in 22 years, following Ruben Studdard’s win in 2003. Jamal Roberts,

On 'American Idol' 2025, 27-year-old singer Jamal Roberts made the top 3 alongside Breanna Nix and John Foster. Read more about him before the show.

Why 26 million Americans crowned Jamal Roberts their Idol winner in a season that redefined what it means to be a music star.

The newest "American Idol" has been crowned! Jamal Roberts was named the long-running singing competition's Season 23 winner on May 18, and he reacted to the milestone in an interview with Access Hollywood just minutes later.