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

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.

"American Idol" named its Season 23 winner following performances by finalists Jamal Roberts, John Foster and Breanna Nix.

Jessica Simpson made her triumphant return to live TV for the first time in 15 years on the season 23 finale of American Idol. During Sunday’s three-hour episode, the 44-year-ol