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American Idol Season 23's latest episode featured performances from the Top 7 artists. Each of them delivered two performances for the latest Disney Night episode, aired on May 11, 2025.
One of the Top 7 finalists, Jamal Roberts' performances for the night impressed judges and the audience. After his performances, the special guest for the episode, Lin-Manuel Miranda, was also impressed with his voice and singing skills.
From both performances, fans were impressed by his rendition of Go the Distance. Fans took to the social media platform X to celebrate and applaud Jamal's performance and voice.
A fan wrote on X:
"Jamal- Wow. My favorite performance of the night. What a delight that was. Jamal knows how to deliver. #AmericanIdol."
Another fan applauded Jamal's performance:
"Jamal do the damn thing EVERY TIME. #AmericanIdol."
One more fan commented about Jamal's song choice and her performance in the latest episode:
"Jamal, SING that song!!! @AmericanIdol #AmericanIdol."
A netizen wrote about Jamal:
"Yess!! Change gon' come!!! Sannng Jamal!!! #JamalRoberts #AmericanIdol."
A fan wrote about the possibility of Jamal winning the American Idol Season 23:
"If Jamal doesn't win I'll never be watching again. bc it's the same sh*t year after year. it's more than damn country #AmericanIdol."
A person commented about Jamal Roberts and Gabby Samone:
"I'm here for Gabby Samone and Jamal Roberts. The two best singers by far on this show. #AmericanIdol."
Another netizen wrote about Jamal's performance on the reality show:
"Idc what Jamal sings… I just wanna throw my hands up in agreement and adoration. Literally every song #JamalRoberts #AmericanIdol."
A fan mentioned Jamal's performance and demanded the "full version":
"I'm gonna need jamal roberts to release a full version of I Go the Distance #AmericanIdol."
One more person wrote about how they want Jamal to win the show's current season:
"The best female vocalist on Idol in years has been voted out. Gabby, your career will be limitless. I'll be back to vote for vocalist's once again. It's now Jamal to win & Jamal only. #AmericanIdol."
American Idol Season 23 Episode 16: Judges and the audience praise Jamal Roberts' latest performance
The recently released American Idol Season 23 episode featured Jamal Roberts singing Hercules' Go the Distance, which everyone appreciated. Carrie Underwood said that with every song that he tackles, he puts himself in it and that he makes it look "easy."
"With everything we throw at you, with every song you tackle, you put yourself in it. You make it look easy," said Carrie Underwood.
Luke Bryan said that Jamal just got that "special stuff." Lionel Richie mentioned Jamal's ability, and after he puts on "flashy clothes," it gets "bigger" than that.
Jamal Roberts' second performance for the night was Sam Cooke's A Change is Gonna Come. Fans also enjoyed his rendition of the song, which he performed as part of the Mother's Day tribute.
Including Jamal, four other artists, Breanna Nix, John Foster, Thunderstorm Artis, and Slater Nalley, advanced to the show's next phase. They were announced as the American Idol Season 23's Top 5 finalists. Many fans are rooting for Jamal to win the reality show.
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ABC will air the next American Idol Season 23 episode on May 12, 2025. Tune in to witness more of Jamal Roberts' performances on the show.
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