American Idolseason 23 winner Jamal Roberts was one of the oldest in the show's history, with only two champions who were over his age when they won. When American Idol began in 2002, the age limits for auditioning contestants were 16 to 24. However, that has since changed, and now contestants must be between 15 and 29 years old. The show has lowered the age for the competitors a little bit and added a few more years on for those who still want to achieve their dreams. 454z5o

American Idoljudge and country music legend Carrie Underwood often seemed miserable during season 23, which could be a sign that she won't return for season 24. Carrie took Katy Perry's seat at the judging table alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan when Katy left the show after seven seasons in order to focus on her own music career. Carrie seemed like the perfect replacement for Katy because she won American Idol season 4 in 2005, and has since become a global superstar.

American Idolstar and country music legend Carrie Underwood had a rocky first year as a judge on the singing competition series, so she might not come back to the role for season 24. During American Idol season 23, Carrie, who won season 4 in 2005 and went on to become a global superstar, took Katy Perry's seat at the judging table alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. Although Carrie seemed perfect for the role at first, fans criticized her because they thought she was boring and didn't give enough constructive criticism to the contestants.

American Idolseason 23 finalist Breanna Nix placed third in the reality singing competition in 2025 behind winner Jamal Roberts and runner-up John Foster, and she's been very busy with her music career since the May 18 finale. Breanna, a 25-year-old stay-at-home mom from Denton, Texas, received three votes of yes from American Idol judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and Carrie Underwood, after her incredible audition with Carrie's "Jesus, Take the Wheel." Breanna's husband, Austin, accompanied her on the piano, while Carrie held her son, Emerson.

American Idol season 23 winner Jamal Roberts still hasn't received his $250,000 grand prize after the May 18 finale, but he has some plans for it when the show finally does give it to him. Jamal won American Idol season 23 after emerging victorious over runner-up John Foster and Breanna Nix, who placed third. Jamal also released his single, "Heal," which reached number one on Billboard's Hot Gospel Songs.

American Idol season 23 first runner-up John Foster and second runner-up Breanna Nix took Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan's seats at the judging table after announcing their Grand Ole Opry debuts. During the American Idol season 23 finale, John and Breanna placed second and third behind winner Jamal Roberts after a season of incredible performances from all of the finalists. A few days after the finale, Breanna announced that she'll be making her Opry debut on June 5, 2025, while John will do the same on June 7.

American Idol season 23 runner-up John Foster revealed a major career milestone that's been a dream for him since he started playing music. During the American Idol season 23 finale, Jamal Roberts won, while John placed second, and Breanna Nix placed third. John, an 18-year-old college student from Addis, Louisiana, was a frontrunner in the competition for the whole season due to his old-school country music style and his charming personality. He now released his single, "Tell That Angel I Love Her," which he wrote for his late friend, Maggie Dunn, and sang on the show.

American Idolseason 23 judge and season 4 winner Carrie Underwood's return for season 24 hasn't been announced, and I'm convinced that she'll be the next Ellen DeGeneres and leave the show after one season because she's uncomfortable in the role. For American Idol season 23, Carrie took Katy Perry's place at the judging table alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan when Katy left the show after seven seasons to focus on her own music career again.

An American Idolwinner announced that they'll welcome another baby to their family, who's due to be born in fall 2025. American Idol season 23 wrapped up on May 18 and welcomed back long-time host Ryan Seacrest, along with judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. Season 4 winner Carrie Underwood also ed the judging , replacing Katy Perry after seven seasons. Jamal Roberts won American Idol season 23, while John Foster placed second, and Breanna Nix placed third during the star-studded finale.

American Idolseason 23 judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan sidelined Carrie Underwood during her first year as a judge, even though they might not have meant to. For American Idol season 23, Carrie took Katy Perry's place at the judging table when Katy left the show after seven seasons in order to focus on her own music career again. Carrie seemed like the perfect person to be an American Idol judge because she'd won season 4 in 2005, and she's since gone on to become a global superstar.