'American Idol' Ends 15-Season Run With Star-Studded Finale Past "American Idol" stars Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Jennifer Hudson all performed on the series finale.

Jennifer Hudson Since coming in seventh place on "American Idol," Jennifer Hudson has zoomed up to first place in our hearts. Although she's made her mark selling 1.4 million copies of her three ...

After the American Idol finale, celebrities shared their thoughts on the winner. Host Ryan Seacrest wrote on X, formerly Twitter: "Huge congrats to Jamal Roberts — your 2025 #AmericanIdol!" ...

The 2025 American Idol winner is Jamal Roberts — who joins the ranks of past successors like former contestant-turned-judge Carrie Underwood. Season 23, which aired its finale on May 18, brought ...