"Truly deserve it!": American Idol fans celebrate Jamal Roberts' epic victory

American Idol Season 23 aired its finale on May 18, 2025, revealing Jamal Roberts as the winner. While John Foster was the first runner-up, Breanna Nix was in third place.

For his finale performances on the American Idol stage, Jamal delivered two incredible songs. The first one was First Time by Teeks, while his second solo performance was Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me) by The Temptations.

Witnessing Jamal Roberts' epic win, fans celebrated and cheered for him. Some of the fans took to the social media platform X and congratulated Jamal for securing such an incredible milestone in his musical career.

A fan wrote on X:

"Watching Jamal win American Idol was absolutely inspiring! His journey has been filled with challenges, but he shows incredible resilience and determination. This victory is a testament to his hard work, and unwavering spirit. Congratulations you truly deserve it! #AmericanIdol."

Another fan cheered for Jamal Roberts' win:

"So happy for Jamal #AmericanIdol."

A netizen reacted to Jamal winning American Idol Season 23:

"Jamal Roberts didn't just win #AmericanIdol — he owned that stage all season long. This crown was never up for debate."

Another fan congratulated Jamal Roberts:

"Congratulations Jamal Roberts, This is more than a natural victory...It is a spiritual victory!! Romans 8 - What shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? #AmericanIdol #idol #finale #jamalroberts #WINNER."

A fan wrote about Jamal on X:

"Jamal Roberts is your new #AmericanIdol."

An X user celebrated Jamal's win:

"Happy that Jamal won Idol. He was who I was hoping for in the Top 3. Figured it wld be between him and John. Had a bad feeling that John wld pull it off. John was very good though. Just happy to not hear cries of racism because Jamal won. Thank the lord. #AmericanIdol."

Another person wrote about Jamal as "one of the best singers":

"Jamal Roberts - just Wow! #AmericanIdol probably one of the best singers and people EVER on the show!"

One more fan commented on X:

"Not me accidentally falling asleep and waking up to see Jamal won!! FINALLY America got it right!! #AmericanIdol."

A fan mentioned Jamal Roberts' win:

"Jamal Roberts just won American Idol! Another small town kid makes it big! Bet the judges are already planning next year's sob stories. #AmericanIdol #Mississippi #DreamsDoComeTrue."

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American Idol Season 23: Jamal Roberts achieves yet another milestone on his musical journey

The American Idol Season 23 concluded on May 18, 2025, with Jamal Roberts as its winner. May fans, viewers, and the judges have been celebrating his win since his name was announced on stage, with his two little girls.

Jamal Roberts delivered two solo performances during the finale ceremony. For his second performance, where he sang Just My Imagination (Running Away with ME), Luke Bryan said:

"I cannot believe that you have been in a schoolroom teaching kids, and you go from that to what you're able to do in front of us. You're one of the most amazing people that I've ever seen on this show."

Jamal also performed a group song along with the two finalists, John Foster and Breanna Nix. The three sang We Are the Champions by Queen. Apart from that, Jamal also accompanied guest artist Jelly Roll.

Their performances included Liar and Unpretty. The ceremony ended after Jamal Roberts' name was announced as the winner of American Idol Season 23.

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Fans can catch Jamal Roberts' winning moment by streaming the American Idol Season 23 finale episode on ABC.