Who Won American Idol Season 23? Here’s How Much John Foster, Breanna Nix, and Jamal Roberts Stand to Take Home as Prize Money

After several weeks filled with fierce competition and outstanding displays of talent, American Idol officially crowned Jamal Roberts as the champion during their live ABC broadcast finale. Roberts emerged victorious among finalists John Foster and Breanna Nix.

In simpler terms, Ryan Seacrest referred to this as “the most significant finale vote in ABC’s Idol series ever,” attracting over 27 million votes. This is almost double the amount of votes received during the previous season.

The final three performers delivered powerful shows to win over viewers yet again. Breanna Nix belted out moving ballads, singing Katy Nichole’s In Jesus Name (God of Possible) and Miley Cyrus’ The Climb. John Foster opted for patriotic and sentimental country tunes, performing Toby Keith’s Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue and John Denver’s Take Me Home, Country Roads.

Jamal Roberts infused a soulful flavor while playing Teeks’ First Time and The Temptations’ Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me).

After the nationwide vote concluded, Breanna finished in third position, leaving John and Jamal as the final contenders. In an exciting finale, Seacrest announced that Jamal Roberts had been crowned the newest winner of American Idol.

The final episode of Season 23 showcased a stellar lineup of guest entertainers, featuring big names like Jelly Roll, Salt-N-Pepa, Goo Goo Dolls, Kirk Franklin, Brandon Lake, Jessica Simpson, and Patti LaBelle gracing the stage. Additionally, our esteemed judges, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood, performed together, singing a harmonious rendition of Richie’s iconic song, “Stuck on You.

In his new role as the champion, Roberts will be provided with a recording contract from Hollywood Records. The victor stands to receive approximately $125,000 upon signing and another $100,000 upon completing their debut album, according to Newsweek. An advance of up to $300,000 for recording is also included, which will be recouped from future earnings.

Over time, the format of the show has remained quite consistent, nurturing exceptional talents like Kelly Clarkson, the first season’s winner, and Carrie Underwood from Season 4. It’s evident that the trajectory American Idol Season 23 winner Jamal Roberts will follow as he sets out to become the latest pop sensation adored by Americans.

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2025-05-19 08:07