American Idol season 23 concluded on May 18, 2025, after airing a three-hour live episode, studded with guest performances.

The American Idol finale aired on Sunday night, and, according to Ryan Seacrest, it proved to be “the biggest finale vote in ...

With his win, Roberts became the first Black man to earn the title since Season 2's Ruben Studdard, in 2003. For his winner's song, Jamal crooned Anthony Hamilton's "Her Heart" as the Top 14 ...