The American Idol season 23 finale took place on May 18. Jamal Roberts was voted as the winner of this season, creating a new milestone. Jamal Roberts defeated fellow contestants John Foster and Brenna Nix in order to secure the title.

After a season filled with a slew of talent, the Season 23 winner of “American Idol” is Jamal Roberts. The newly-crowned American Idol ended the show by singing “Her Heart” by Anthony Hamilton. Before a winner was announced, the “American Idol” finale included performances by the three judges who sang “Stuck on You.”