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After an incredibly powerful performance — the final of the night on “American Idol” on April 28, 2025 — many fans are wondering if Jamal Roberts made it through to the top 10 of season 23. Did his performance of “Heal” by Tom ODell earn him another week in the competition?
The answer is YES — the dad of two daughters from Meridian, Mississippi, is part of the top 10!
Jamal Roberts Delivered a Powerful Performance With a Surprise Ending
Listening to Roberts singing, Fantasia was moved to tears by the pain he expressed singing “Heal” by Tom ODell, which finalist Leah Marlene sang on the show during season 20. Sitting on a stool at center stage, the dad from Meridian, Mississippi, delivered a powerful performance and the crowd was so mesmerized, they didn’t even know when it was over. After a stunning pause as everyone in the building caught their breath, Seacrest motioned for the judges to join them onstage without having them give any feedback. It wasn’t needed, as Roberts sailed through to the top 10.
Fans were as wowed by Roberts’ performance as those in the studio audience, flooding social media with reactions.
One viewer wrote on Instagram, “He is just outstanding! I think he had the attention of everyone in the entire building including the production team….. as everyone wanted more …the production/lights team forgot to close the performance with the light show at the end! 🔥🔥🔥🔥😍”
Another commented, “Jamal SIR you ARE clearly on ASSIGNMENT 🙌🏾❤️🔥🥹❤️🔥🙌🏾. We are not WORTHY. The tears are flowing 😭😭”
“my brain literally can’t even process words to describe this,” someone else wrote, adding, “incredible.”
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Did Jamal Roberts Make It Through on ‘American Idol’ This Week? 4/28/2025