"This isn’t the end… it’s just the beginning," wrote winner Jamal Roberts. American Idol has crowned its newest winner. During Sunday's live finale, three contestants took the stage to deliver their final performances of the season — and make their last bid to be crowned the victor of season 23.

Jamal Roberts is the latest winner of 'American Idol', winning the ABC show's season 8 (season 23 overall). Fans also had thoughts about runner-up John Foster. The children’s book author was honored with the Global Gift Women Empowerment Award. The comedian made his argument while slamming a famed “Saturday Night Live” sketch.

American Idol Season 23 Finale premiered on May 18, 2025. The highly anticipated finale of ABC's iconic singing competition featured many renowned artists.

Three contestants competed in the Season 23 finale of “American Idol,” but only two made it to the episode’s final moments. Breanna Nix was revealed as the second-runner up during Sunday night’s episode of the singing competition, which depicted the Texas singer facing off against fellow finalists Jamal Roberts and John Foster.

Host Ryan Seacrest said there were 26 million votes cast, which broke a record and was twice as many as for last year's finale.

Carrie Underwood is wrapping her debut season as judge on 'American Idol.' Ahead of the season 23 finale on May 18, the singer revealed new details on her wardrobe, including why she decided to wear her clothes from 20 years ago,