The final three singers, Breanna Nix, John Foster and Jamal Roberts, duked it out for the title of Season 23 winner in the "American Idol" finale.

The newest "American Idol" has been crowned! Jamal Roberts was named the long-running singing competition's Season 23 winner on May 18, and he reacted to the milestone in an interview with Access Hollywood just minutes later.

Host Ryan Seacrest said there were 26 million votes cast, which broke a record and was twice as many as for last year's finale.

"American Idol" named its Season 23 winner following performances by finalists Jamal Roberts, John Foster and Breanna Nix.

American Idol has crowned the season 23 winner: Jamal Roberts! The Mississippi native first made his mark during the audition round when he sang "Mary Jane" by Rick James, earning him a "yes" from all three judges — including former champ Carrie Underwood — and a ticket to Hollywood.

In April, “American Idol” hopeful John Foster advanced from the Top 20 to the Top 14 with a performance of his tearjerking original song “Tell That Angel I Love Her.” The 18-year-old Louisiana singer penned the tune about his late friend, Maggie Dunn, who died during his junior year of high school.

Disclaimer: This American Idol article is based on the writer's opinion. Reader discretion is advised. ABC's American Idol Season 23 is now at the crucial stage as the Top 3 finalists have been revealed in the latest episode.