Jamal Robert won the American Idol 2025
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American Idol has crowned the season 23 winner: Jamal Roberts! The Mississippi native first made his mark during the audition round when he sang "Mary Jane" by Rick James, earning him a "yes" from all three judges — including former champ Carrie Underwood — and a ticket to Hollywood.
Why 26 million Americans crowned Jamal Roberts their Idol winner in a season that redefined what it means to be a music star.
"American Idol" named its Season 23 winner following performances by finalists Jamal Roberts, John Foster and Breanna Nix.
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.
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