The top 3 contestants on American Idol Season 23 (2025) are:

• Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old gym teacher from Mississippi, who was crowned the winner of the season.
• John Foster, an 18-year-old country-inspired singer from Louisiana, who was the runner-up.
• Breanna Nix, who was also in the top 3 but was eliminated halfway through the finale.

These three finalists competed in the finale on May 18, 2025, with Jamal Roberts winning the title