Are the odds in John Foster's favor for winning American Idol Season 23?

American Idol Season 23
American Idol Season 23's John Foster | Image Source: Instagram/ @officialjohnfoster

The American Idol Season 23 finale is around the corner. A huge number of fans are eagerly waiting to learn which of the three finalists, John Foster, Jamal Roberts, and Breanna Nix, will take home the trophy.

ABC is set to premiere the American Idol Season 23 finale on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Ahead of the finale, various platforms offer sports-book style odds regarding who might win the singing reality show.

One of the platforms, BetUS.com.pa, mentions Jamal Roberts as the favorite with -300 odds. John Foster is placed second with +200 odds with a 28.5% chance of winning. The odds seem to be in favor of Jamal Roberts with higher numbers.

The female finalist, Breanna Nix, is placed third with +350 odds. Fans should note that the probabilities here, offered by the platform, exceed 100%.


American Idol Season 23: What are the chances of John Foster winning the competition?

Fans of the ABC reality show are rooting for their favorite artist to win and take home the trophy and the title. As American Idol Season 23 is now on its final phase, the show will conclude on May 18, 2025 after revealing the winner.

The three finalists who are in the race to win the iconic singing reality show are:

  • John Foster, 18: College Student from Addis, LA
  • Jamal Roberts, 27: PE Teacher, Meridian, MX
  • Breanna Nix, 25: Stay-at-home mom, Denton, Texas

For the upcoming finale, everyone is eager to witness the epic win. There are some online platforms, such as Bet US.com.pa, featuring sportsbook-style odds. For the three finalists, the odds are revealed according to their latest data.

For Jamal Roberts, he is the favorite and is leading with -300 odds. It means the odds of him winning are 3-to-1, and that the probability that he will win the show. Let's say an individual wagered $3 on Jamal, they would profit $1.

The second choice, with a 28.5% chance of winning, is John Foster. His odds are +200 while Breanna Nix has +350 odds with a 22.5% chance of her winning the competition.

However, these are the implied chances and not the actual numbers. The results for the upcoming finale will be determined by the audience's votes. The odds and chances of winning mentioned above from the BetUS.com.pa are based in Costa Rica.


American Idol Season 23 finale: Performances from various artists, including the judges, and more

Premiered in March, the ABC reality show is now heading towards its much-awaited finale. The three finalists, Jamal, John, and Breanna, will deliver their final performances on American Idol Season 23.

Along with them, there will be a few additional performances during the finale ceremony. It includes Goo Goo Dolls, Jessica Simpson, Salt-N-Pepa, Patti LaBelle, and Jelly Roll.

Fans are truly in for a treat because the show judges, Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan, will also be performing during the finale episode.


ABC will premiere American Idol Season 23 on May 18, 2025, at 8 pm ET. Viewers with live streaming services and cable can also stream the episode. For the fans who might not have live services, they can stream it the next day on Hulu.

Edited by Gira Rathod