“The next American Idol for 2020 is ...” — the host did his signature pause — “… Just Sam!” It was a thrilling moment for Diaz, a 21-year-old Harlem native who earned money by ...

Just Sam is back wowing the judges on “American Idol.” The singer, 25, who won “Idol” in 2020, returned to the show for a guest performance Sunday with a powerful rendition of Whitney ...

Samantha Diaz, otherwise known as Just Sam, returned to the American Idol stage four years after being crowned the Season 18 winner. During Sunday night’s (April 28) episode of the long-running ...

After emerging victorious on the show just three years ago, Sam pocketed the coveted $250,000 ... of pocket and I have bills to pay. And American Idol is not going to pay my bills.

Auditions that elicit tears are “American Idol’s” specialty. Just Sam’s was so moving that the show used it as early promotional footage before the season premiere in February 2020.

The American Idol reboot premiered in March 2018 on ABC. Ryan Seacrest continued his role as the show’s host, with a new group of judges. Maddie Poppe won the season, with her then-boyfriend Caleb Lee ...

American Idol season 23's Jamal Roberts was crowned the winner of the show on May 18, but he still hasn't received his ...

Jamal Roberts was crowned the season 23 winner of the beloved singing competition that has launched multiple A-list stars ...

American Idol Season 18 winner Just Sam broke down and hysterically cried while revealing their pitbull terrier Jaxson was tragically struck and killed by a "reckless" driver. Just Sam - who's ...