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Dozens of fanatics of the renowned entertainer, Steve Harvey, took notification they received from an app announcing Harvey’s death

Steve Harvey fans slam death hoax after host targeted for fourth time in a year by sick online rumors

FANS of Steve Harvey are fuming after an apparent artificial intelligence-generated article claimed the beloved Family Feud host died.

Dozens of fanatics of the renowned entertainer, 67, took to social media with a screenshot of a push notification they received from the NewsBreak App announcing Harvey’s death.

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Steve Harvey in attendance during the UFC 308 event at Etihad Arena on October 26 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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Steve Harvey pictured at the 2024 Invest Fest at Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta in AugustCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Newsbreak is a popular app that provides smartphone users with the latest news and foreign affairs from different news publications.

In this case, Harvey’s fake death announcement came from the online website Trend Cast News.

The byline of the article read “Future Tech Prediction.”

“I woke up to this Steve Harvey passed ‘news’ and just reading the headline, I knew it was bs but bro,” one person wrote and shared a screengrab of the push notification.

“This NewsBreak app just posts/shares anything. I have a love hate relationship with this app.

“They want to be credible but allow whatever.”

A second fumed, “Gmorn’n did anyone else wake up to Steve Harvey passed away news and it was a spam or virus link.”

“Nearly had a stroke when I got news that Steve Harvey passed away,” another said.

Harvey has not responded to the death rumors but has been active on X, sharing his usual motivational content with his 6.1 million followers.

Wednesday was the fourth time this year Harvey has been the subject of fake death rumors.

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In October, the website Snopes debunked false claims that Harvey had died in a car crash.

Harvey was again targeted in death hoaxes in November and March 2023.

He had fun with the stories of his death in the past, posting a picture of himself looking at a cell phone with a cigar in hand and captioning it, “Me seeing that Rip Harvey is trending.”

The Family Feud host isn’t the only celebrity to fall victim to bizarre death rumors.

Country music star Alan Jackson was at the center of a similar hoax in November 2022.

At the time, a framed picture of Jackson appeared on the website FNEWS2 with the abbreviation “RIP” written next to the image.

The title read, “6 minutes ago/with a heavy heart as we report the sad news of 64-year-old singer Alan Jackson.”

The site has previously spread untrue reports of the deaths of other stars, including Bruce Willis, Denzel Washington, and Dolly Parton.

The Price is Right fans have never witnessed host Drew Carey as angry as he appeared when he was seen kicking the show’s equipment.

Price is Right game breaks on air as Drew Carey is forced to kick machine – but did malfunction cost contestant big win?

THE Price is Right fans recently revisited one of the show’s most memorable moments as the countdown to new episodes continues.

The long-running CBS series is currently on hiatus before The Price is Right returns next month.

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The moment when a game on The Price is Right broke on airCredit: instagram/realpriceisright

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Host Drew Carey tried to kick the machine back in shape during a tense game of Flip or FlopCredit: instagram/realpriceisright
On Wednesday, the show’s official Instagram account shared a clip from a past episode that became famous after host Drew Carey was forced to kick the Flip or Flop machine.

The throwback video begins with Drew, 66, explaining the game’s rules to a contestant on the brink of victory.

“You can flip the first two numbers… or you can flop the last two numbers,” Drew told her.

“Or you can flip and flop,” he added. “Flip flop or flip flop. Good luck!”

After the contestant locked in her guess at $9,782, she tried pressing the buzzer to reveal whether her price was right.

The reveal was ultimately anti-climactic, as Drew and the contestant realized the button was broken.

At one point, the American comedian, who has hosted The Price is Right since 2007, even kicked the machine – leaving fans at home in splits.

Reacting to the Instagram video, one user commented, “Not Drew kicking it! [laughing emoji]”

Another said there was “nothing like attending” a live taping of The Price is Right, the longest running game show on American TV.

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“It looks like the game machine almost had a flop [laughing emoji],” a third comment read.

A fourth person praised Drew’s “comical timing,” while a fifth fan said he had “become such a fit at hosting” the show.

Finally, Drew was able to press the button, and the studio erupted in cheers as it was revealed that the contestant had accurately guessed the price of the object.

“At least it worked out in the end,” the caption of the Instagram video read.

Earlier this week, fans urged the show’s producers to remove one of its most popular games ahead of the upcoming season.

The Price is Right Hosts

The Price is Right first came on TV in 1972. Fans fell in love with the game show so much that it has been on for over 50 years. Throughout that time, the show has had a few different hosts. Find out who they are below.

Bob Barker – 1972 to June 2007 (also became executive producer in 1988)

Drew Carey – October 2007 to present

Dennis James – filled in for Bob in 1974 when he missed four episodes, also hosted the nighttime version

Craig Ferguson – 2014 April Fools Day Special

On Monday, The Price is Right shared a clip demonstrating how the game Lucky Seven is played, as contestants tried to guess the seven-figure price of a car to win it.

At the start of the game, each player is given seven one-dollar bills, one for each digit of the price.

For each incorrect number guessed, the player must give one dollar back to Drew.

To win, the contestant must have $1 left after all the digits are revealed.

Reacting to the clip, Instagram users called for the game to be axed because it was too “hard” and almost impossible to win.

“I’ve been watching the show for 50 plus years and it’s very rare for someone to win on Lucky 7 that’s a hard game but good for her that must mean there’s going to be a show on tonight,” one person wrote.

Earlier this month, The U.S. Sun reported that The Price is Right viewers are disappointed by the show’s lack of innovation in recent years.

A high-ranking broadcast TV insider said Drew’s “shockingly traditional” approach to hosting the show, which has aired over 9,000 episodes, makes it seem like “throwback TV.”

“I do think Drew is living in the past a bit by holding onto this gig for so many years, but he loves the format and has since he was a kid,” the source claimed to The U.S. Sun.

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Host Drew Carey has hosted The Price is Right since 2007Credit: Getty

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In the end, the contestant won the game by accurately guessing the price of an objectCredit: instagram/realpriceisright

[BREAKING NEWS] Meet Wheel of Fortune Ryan Seacrest’s new ‘girlfriend’, 31-year-old, runs in celebrity circles and has a luxury lifestyle

Meet Ryan Seacrest’s new ‘girlfriend’ Camille Orders – the Aussie beauty is a celeb realtor with ties to Pete Davidson

Ryan Seacrest’s rumored new girlfriend Camille Orders is an Australian celebrity realtor with ties to Pete Davidson.

The U.S. Sun can reveal that Wheel of Fortune host Ryan’s new love interest lives an eclectic life, which began in Sydney and wound its way through the U.K. before landing in New York City.

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Camille Orders was seen caressing Ryan Seacrest in a series of snaps from their vacation in Rome last weekCredit: BackGrid

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The stunning blonde was by his side during a recent outing in ItalyCredit: BackGrid

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The stunning Australian, who has been traveling with Ryan recently, is also close friends with Pete Davidson’s girlfriend Elsie HewittCredit: Instagram / camille1402

Camille, 31, was spotted wandering around Rome with Ryan and his dog last week, about one year after his split from model Aubrey Paige, 27.

After a start in Australia and years living in Los Angeles, Camille now lives in a stunning $2.5 million loft in Brooklyn’s Greenpoint neighborhood.

The 50-year-old American Idol host’s alleged girlfriend not only has a knack for decorating, she also knows how to turn her eye for fine living into a business.

According to her Instagram profile, she rents out her apartment as an event space and for photo and video shoots.

Ryan’s girlfriend also appears to be friends with comedian Pete Davidson’s model girlfriend, Elsie Hewitt.

The two have shared a number of nights out together.

In one moment documented on Camille’s Instagram, she and Elsie can be seen dancing together during a night out in Ibiza.

After her wild nights, Camille spends her days working for high-end realtor Ryan Serhant’s self-named agency.

According to The Daily Mail, Camille previously worked as an intern at E! News in Los Angeles, when Ryan still worked for the network.

However, there is no indication that the pair actually crossed paths during her time at the network.

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Despite friends close to Ryan denying a relationship, The U.S. Sun has obtained photos showing Camille with her hands caressing the host while the pair were vacationing last week.

Ryan has otherwise remained single since his three-year relationship with Aubrey Paige ended in April 2024.

The American Idol host and the model first confirmed their romance in 2021 after being seen together at a Memorial Day party in the Hamptons.

During their time together, the couple made numerous public appearances and shared photos of their relationship on social media.

Before his relationship with Aubrey, Ryan dated model Shayna Taylor, 33, and they were on and off for about 8 years from 2014 to 2020.

And before Shayna, Ryan was in a long term relationship with Dancing With the Stars host Julianne Hough, 36, from 2010 to 2013.

In addition to dating a slew of younger women, Ryan is one of the hardest working people in showbiz.

He’s been the host of American Idol for 23 seasons.

He is also the host of the nationally-syndicated radio show, On Air with Ryan Seacrest, and is famously the new host of Wheel of Fortune.

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Camille and Ryan were seen walking his beloved pooch during an outing in RomeCredit: BackGrid

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Camille appeared to caress Ryan in several snaps on their vacation togetherCredit: BackGrid

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At one point, Ryan seemed to be retrieving a phone from Camille’s bagCredit: BackGrid

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Elsie Hewitt, here with boyfriend Pete Davidson last month, is close friends with CamilleCredit: Getty

JEOPARDY! has just gotten a subtle and unannounced set MAJOR CHANGE.

Jeopardy! fans spot subtle, unannounced set change after show reveals big streaming news

JEOPARDY! fans spotted a subtle and unannounced set change.

This was after the long-running NBC show revealed some huge streaming news.

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Ken Jennings hosts America’s favorite gameshowCredit: Disney

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Many fans noticed a change was made to the studioCredit: Reddit/YES TV
Just a day after a landmark deal was announced, it seems some changes have already been made to Jeopardy!

One viewer took to Reddit as they noticed that the sign behind the studio audience was subtly altered.

The thread on the fan forum platform was titled: “Did anybody notice the Jeopardy sign change from Friday’s game?”

One viewer replied: “Looks like the hanging light fixtures are gone as well. Too bad – they subtly echoed the set and I thought they looked really cool, especially in person.”

As another noted: “I noticed that for Masters the Jeopardy sign was the same as the 2nd photo, and was wondering if/when we’ll see it appear in Syndication. Guess I’ve got the answer now!”

This comes after it was announced that both Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune will be available to stream the day after they air on TV.

As part of a huge new deal, Sony Pictures Television will allow Hulu and Peacock to show the hit game shows on their services from the fall.

The streaming deal is separate to the syndication row Sony is currently involved in with CBS, which allows local stations to screen episodes.

Sony Pictures Television chairman Keith Le Goy said: “We are thrilled to bring America’s favorite game shows to an even wider audience on Hulu, Hulu on Disney+, and Peacock.

“Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune are two of the most successful game shows in television history, and we look forward to giving fans the best possible streaming access to our shows this fall.”

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Sony sued CBS for allegedly breaching their deal and attempting to syndicate the show abroad as the two entertainment giants are currently embroiled in a legal wrangle.

The U.S. Sun previously revealed Jeopardy! continues to be one of America’s favorite gameshows among viewers.

Ken Jennings took over the hosting duties from the show in 2022.

According to Nielsen, Jeopardy! pulled a solid 8,902,000 viewers to the show in early March.

Wheel of Fortune – hosted by Ryan Seacrest – trailed slightly behind in the number two spot with 8,477,000 viewers.

In third came Family Feud with 7,218,000 fans.

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The sign on top of the audience was alteredCredit: Reddit/YES TV

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This comes after Sony agreed a deal with Peacock and Hulu over streaming rightsCredit: ABC

Price is Right player’s bid had Drew Carey and the show’s audience in absolute shock.

The Price Is Right’s Drew Carey ‘puts contestant in her place’ with ‘shady’ dig that fans call ‘best comment ever’

DREW Carey took a dig at one contestant on The Price is Right, which led fans to praise him for the hilarious moment.

The game show host put a player in her place after she bid just one dollar over the person next to her — a common strategy for getting onto The Price is Right stage.

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The Price is Right host Drew Carey called out a contestant named Karen for living up to her name as she bet $1 above the player next to herCredit: instagram/therealpriceisright

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Drew emphasized that she was ‘the original Karen’ as she made her bid while wearing a shirt with the statement writtenCredit: instagram/therealpriceisright

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Fans praised Drew for calling out the player and ‘putting her in her place’ as she attempted her shot at winningCredit: instagram/therealpriceisright
After one contestant bid $1700 on an item, the next player, Karen, proclaimed her amount as $1701.

She slowly declared her amount with wide eyes, then turned back to the audience and seemed to be shocked by her own decision.

She also wore a shirt that read “The Original Karen,” in the font of the classic game show.

ONCE A KAREN?

Karen, a slang term to describe a white woman who is perceived as entitled or demanding, is often associated with a shaggy, short blond haircut.

Between the player’s hair, the exaggerated way she gave her response, and the sneaky game move, Drew had some words to say after her turn at the mic.

“Wow, you are the original Karen,” the host said.

The memorable moment was shared on the show’s Instagram account, along with the caption, “Her shirt said it all.”

In the comments, fans praised Drew, who has hosted the show since 2007, for the hilarious comeback.

“The funniest thing he said on that show,” one person wrote.

“Love it when Drew busts up laughing lol,” said a second.

The Price is Right fans scold contestant for giving ‘stupidest bid ever’ and blast player for ‘just wanting attention’.mp4
“This was hilarious,” a third added.

“THE SHADE OF IT ALL!” wrote a fourth.

“He sure put her in her place!” another exclaimed, as someone else similarly wrote, “Put her in her place, Drew.”

ONE IN A MILLION

Some players on The Price is Right have been known to give some questionable bids, specifically ones that have made Drew do a double take.

The Price is Right Hosts

The Price is Right first came on TV in 1972. Fans fell in love with the game show so much that it has been on for over 50 years. Throughout that time, the show has had a few different hosts. Find out who they are below.

Bob Barker – 1972 to June 2007 (also became executive producer in 1988)

Drew Carey – October 2007 to present

Dennis James – filled in for Bob in 1974 when he missed four episodes, also hosted the nighttime version

Craig Ferguson – 2014 April Fools Day Special

Last month, one contestant shocked the host by giving an answer that was so large that it didn’t even fit on the board.

Halfway through an episode, Drew called a man named Nicholas from the audience down to the podium.

He and three others were asked to guess the price of a set of workout equipment, which included a stationary bike and a knee-raise station.

Nicholas was the first to guess the price, telling the host, “I’m gonna say $1 million.”

The audience went silent as Drew responded, “Seriously?”

“Yeah, it looks like some nice equipment,” Nicholas said.

“We can put one million on there if you want us to,” Drew replied, hinting that the player should change his answer.

Despite accepting the response, production was unable to put the $1 million bid on the podium’s screen as it was too large.

With the actual retail value being $1798, Nicholas’ guess was nowhere near being accurate.

The guesses from the other contestants were $2400, $1250, and $1500.

At home, viewers were upset with Nicholas for taking the place of another audience member who could have taken it more seriously.

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Drew has been shocked by many players’ responses since taking over the hosting gig in 2007Credit: instagram/therealpriceisright

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Last month, the audience went silent as one player bid $1 million on a set of workout equipmentCredit: The Price is Right

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Viewers slammed the player for making such an outrageous bid and taking the opportunity away from other audience membersCredit: Getty

The Sad, Lazy Adam Levine Che@ting Scandal, Explained: That is disappointing

It’s the $ex-adjacent scandal our culture deserves.

In the September issue of Esquire, I held forth on our current listless national mood, our inability to give our best in this post-but-not-really-Covid, post-yet-still-somehow-mid-Trump moment. It is our Great American Quarterassening; it finally has its first major scandal; that scandal is disappointing, and it’s not even the thing about people marinating chicken in NyQuil.

No, this week our phones buzzed with what we must now call shrug notifications, as Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine was repeatedly accused of sending flirty text messages to a series of women who are not his wife. First, Instagram model Sumner Stroh posted a video in which she claimed to have had a year-long affair with Levine, showing screenshotted DMs from his official IG account as proof. These DMs don’t necessarily prove an affair, but they sure are flirty, and then Levine asks whether he and his wife can name their son after her. What these messages—and their context within his marriage—show is that Adam Levine is incapable of taking anyone else’s wellbeing into consideration, which is a thing we already knew, because we have already heard the hook of “Moves Like Jagger.”

Inevitably, more women came forward, including one whose screenshot revealed this exchange:

Woman: I’m so weird too and only listen to metal lol

Adam: Said no hot chicks ever other than you

Woman: Lmaoooo I’m like a total weirdo

Adam: Love that. Witchy.

There is indeed much to laugh your ass off about: Metal as a thing that is “witchy”; metal as a genre that is not the property of “hot chicks”; saying “hot chicks.” But the killer is that he’s posting all of these messages from his verified account, surely the worst decision he’s made with his smartphone since he saved his tattoo artist’s number.

Al Bello//Getty Images

What these messages show more than anything is the total lack of effort this guy puts into both extramarital creeping and apologizing for it. In his mea culpa—also posted to Instagram, but of course—Levine says, “I crossed the line during a regrettable period in my life,” which is just an amazing thing to say about something you did in June. He swears he did not have an actual affair, and if we take him at his word, he risked it all for a couple of private messages telling Instagram models they’re hot, which a) is so wholesome it’s almost kinky, and b) they already know.

The quarterassing is contagious, as it always is. Sumner Stroh claims she wasn’t going to come forward, except that she’d already shared a screenshot of these messages with a friend who then made a deal to sell them to a tabloid, which somehow left her with no choice but to post them herself and malign Maroon 5 as “elevator music.” (This is harsh, and also incorrect: as I have made clear before, Maroon 5’s music is “Satan’s girlfriend’s ringtone.”) Another of Levine’s accusers says she posted her DMs because “she feels really bad for Adam’s wife, model Behati Prinsloo, and encourages other girls to do the same.” See, she’s adding to her humiliation because she cares.

This is the $ex-adjacent scandal our culture deserves. This is worse than when I got dragged to a Maroon 5 show and realized that the one song of theirs from the last ten years that I recognize is actually four completely different songs. I would not turn my chair around for a scandal like this. Lazy work all the way around.

Dave Holmes appears in every print issue of Esquire. Subscribe here.

Kelsea Ballerini Got BRUTALLY Honest About Why She’s Leaving ‘The Voice’ for Season 28

Why Isn’t Kelsea Ballerini Returning to ‘The Voice’? The Truth Behind Her Season 28 Exit

The singer is looking to slow down from a busy work schedule ahead of the new season of the NBC show.

Kelsea Ballerini was a coach on The Voice season 27.
Fans learned Kelsea will not be returning for The Voice season 28.
The singer went on the Today show to explain her reason for leaving The Voice.

Kelsea Ballerini has made a name for herself as a prolific artist in the music industry. And as such, she got to use her talents in quite a unique way this year.

After first being announced as a coach for The Voice season 27 back in 2024, fans got to see her in the new role in early 2025. As she sat alongside Adam Levine, Michael Bublé and John Legend, folks got to see her exercise her knowledge of all things music with the competitors. And while she didn’t end up being the winning coach this season (that went to Michael, whose artist Adam David clinched the top spot for The Voice season 27), she still managed to make an impression on viewers watching over the course of the show.

But as fans wait to see what happens next season, they learned that Kelsea Ballerini is leaving The Voice season 28 in the fall of 2025. And while Michael will reunite with Niall Horan, Reba McEntire and Snoop Dogg as coaches for The Voice season 28, Kelsea has a pretty good reason for why she’s not coming back for the next installment of the NBC series.

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When Kelsea appeared on Today With Jenna and Friends for an interview on May 29, she made a surprising confession about The Voice. While she loved her time on the show, she was in need of a breather from all the work she’s been doing in between being on TV and wrapping up an arena concert tour.

“I need a break!” she told Jenna Bush Hager and guest host Justin Sylvester at the time. “I’ve never been able to say that before, but I really think it’s just time for me to pump the brakes, figure out what’s next, have a summer, what? Go to the beach? Huh? Learn to cook a new meal, hang out with the dogs. So that’s kind of my agenda.”

Now, this we can totally understand! After all, being a working singer and TV personality does come with a lot of responsibility. And while we don’t know what Kelsea’s future with The Voice will pan out to be, she did voice just how special her experience had been being on the show.

“One of the greatest honors of my career to a be a coach on season 27 of @nbcthevoice with these absolute gems of humans. 🤍,” she wrote on Instagram on May 21.

We’ll definitely miss seeing Kelsea on our TVs when The Voice season 28 premieres in the fall!

‘American Idol’ Winner Jamal Roberts Responds to Carrie Underwood Feud 

Ryan Seacrest, Jamal RobertsDisney/Christopher Willard

Fresh off his American Idol win, Jamal Roberts is setting the record straight amid growing fan speculation about his dynamic with new judge Carrie Underwood.

The former gym teacher turned Idol champ, 27, attended BET’s 45th Anniversary dinner this week, where he was asked directly about the online chatter surrounding Underwood’s support—or lack thereof—throughout the season.

“There’s a very strong narrative online,” journalist Nate Vinson noted during their red carpet conversation. “People that watch the show felt like she really wasn’t supportive of you like other judges or other people were of you.”

Roberts responded, giving his honest take on their interaction this season.

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“Carrie is a country singer and she likes country music,” he said of Underwood, 42. “I mean, I don’t think she likes every genre for real. She had her picks, and she had her (choice) of who she really liked, and she stuck with it.”

While he acknowledged her preferences, Roberts made it clear he respects her for staying true to them.

“We applaud her for sticking to her roots and sticking to who she liked,” he continued. “But I feel like the better person won.”

Roberts’ victory, which saw him beat out country artists John Foster and Breanna Nix in the finale, added extra weight to his comments, with fans noticing throughout the season what appeared to be an underlying tension between Roberts and Underwood.

It first surfaced during his audition, when the Idol alum advised him to “loosen up” and find some “swagger.” But despite the speculation, Underwood offered her full congratulations after Roberts’ May 18 win, taking to Instagram to praise the newest titleholder.

“Congratulations to the newest winner of @americanidol!!! I’m so proud of @officialjamalroberts and all he has accomplished this season and I can’t wait to see what mountains he climbs next! He’s going to do great things!” she wrote alongside a photo of the pair.

 

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The Season 4 winner also shared that watching the finale brought back powerful memories of her own life-changing moment on the show.

At the BET 45th Anniversary Dinner, ‘American Idol’ winner Jamal Roberts responded to fans calling out judge Carrie Underwood for her lack of support for Roberts across the season.

“I don’t think she likes every genre for real,” he shares. #BETAwards pic.twitter.com/Tz1CmWkUSS

— reporting for duty. (@nathanlately) June 11, 2025

“My heart was pounding when Ryan was looking at the card and doing the pause thing,” Underwood told USA TODAY. “There are a lot of moments that take me back to my time on the show.”

Parade has reached out to Underwood’s team for comment.

See what ‘American Idol’ winner Jamal Roberts said about fan THEORIES on Carrie Underwood amid some fans thought she wasn’t as happy about his win

See what ‘American Idol’ winner Jamal Roberts said about fan theories on Carrie Underwood

“American Idol” winner Jamal Roberts directly addressed the fan theories about his relationship with judge Carrie Underwood.

Underwood, who won the fourth season of the singing show, was a season judge for the first time this year. Some fans thought she wasn’t as happy about his win as she should have been and wasn’t supportive enough throughout the season.

The Mississippi man won Season 23 on Sunday, May 18. He drew the most fan votes out of 26 million cast. According to PEOPLE magazine, host Ryan Seacrest said it was the “biggest finale vote in show history.”

What did American Idol winner Jamal Roberts say about Carrie Underwood?

Journalist Nate Vinson asked him about the “very strong narrative online” on the red carpet at a BET 45th anniversary dinner. He wanted to know if Roberts had seen any backlash from the fan idea that “she really wasn’t supportive of you like other judges or other people.”

Roberts, 27, responded, “Carrie is a country singer and she likes country music. I mean, I don’t think she likes every genre for real. She had her picks, and she had her (choice) of who she really liked, and she stuck with it.”

“We applaud her for sticking to her roots and sticking to who she liked, but I feel like the better person won,” Roberts continued.

USA TODAY reached out to reps for “American Idol,” Roberts and Underwood for comment.

What to know about Jamal Roberts

Roberts, 27, was a P.E. teacher at Crestwood Elementary School in Mississippi before appearing on the show.

The Meridian native is also a girl dad to three daughters: Harmoni, Lyrik and newborn Gianna.

He’s the first Black man to win since Ruben Studdard took the Season 2 title in 2003.

Roberts is the second winner from Mississippi. He’d tried out for the show twice before coming back and winning it all.

Ultimately, he won a golden ticket this year singing “Mary Jane” by Rick James during the audition rounds.

“You need some swagger,” Underwood said at the time. “You can’t walk around with that big ole voice and not have the rest of you being like, ‘Yeah!’ … You’re so good. Just let your body match your voice.”

She and the other judges congratulated him for his win online after the season finale.

When can I see him sing in Mississippi?

Roberts has Mississippi concerts listed on Eventbrite later this year.

Shows include:

Jamal Roberts: 4 p.m. Aug. 24 at Kandy Factory Event Center, 1203 North Jackson St., Crystal Springs.
Noir & Blanc: 8 p.m. Aug. 2 at L.T. Ellis Center, 610 Munson St. Laurel.
An Evening with Jamal Roberts: 7-10 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Jackson Convention Complex Center, 105 East Pascagoula St., Jackson.

See photos of Jamal Roberts on American Idol

How to watch American Idol Season 23

Missed some episodes? The latest “American Idol” shows are available on Hulu.

Will there be a new season of American Idol?

The longtime series has been renewed for Season 24. It will air in 2026.

Dancing With The Stars viewers absolutely stunned as Michael Usher reveals INCREDIBLE TALENT

Micheal Usher has emerged as a surprise favourite after Sunday night’s premiere episode of .

The Channel Seven news anchor, 55, proved he has as much skill on the dance floor as he has behind the news desk as he scored big on his first round.

He stunned the judges and viewers alike as he soaring to the top of the leaderboard with 27 points for his foxtrot with his dance partner Natalie Lowe.

The panel was unanimous in its praise, highlighting Michael’s musicality, footwork, and undeniable charisma.

Fans tuning in at home were amazed to see Micheal’s twinkle toes in action.

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Micheal Usher (pictured) has emerged as a surprise favourite after Sunday night’s premiere episode of Dancing With The Stars

‘Michael Usher! Very nice for a first performance!’ wrote one person on X while another said, ‘BREAKING NEWS Michael Usher can dance?’

‘Musher!! I’m shook! That was genuinely smooth as silk’ commented someone else on Instagram with another writing, ‘Still not over this!!!’

‘Absolutely the best so far. Well done for getting out of your comfort zone’ wrote another.

‘Wow Mr Michael Usher that was one incredible dance and to top the leaderboard on the first day is remarkable you should be very proud’ yet one more commented.

It was a dazzling night of celebrities and sequins as Dancing With The Stars returned to Channel 7 and 7plus, with hosts Sonia Kruger and Dr Chris Brown ushering in a fresh season of glitz, glamour and fierce competition.

After introducing the 12 celebrities competing for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy, the hosts split them into two groups – each set to hit the dance floor on alternate weeks – with six couples showcasing their moves in tonight’s premiere episode.

AFL Champion Trent Cotchin and partner Jess Raffa opened the night with an assertive tango, earning a score of 21.

While judge Sharna Burgess praised it as a great start, Craig Revel Horwood thought it ‘lacked any form of passion’.

The Channel Seven news anchor, 55, proved he has as much skill on the dance floor as he has behind the news desk as he scored big on his first round

He stunned the judges and viewers alike as he soaring to the top of the leaderboard with 27 points for his foxtrot with dance partner Natalie Lowe

Brittany Hockley, podcaster and radio host, performed a cha-cha-cha with Craig Monley, also scoring 21.

The judges acknowledged her nerves but saw clear potential, with Mark Wilson calling her ‘vivacious’, while Craig likened her to ‘a drunk girl lost at a party’.

Olympic boxer Harry Garside and partner Siobhan Power delivered a dynamic jive, complete with impressive lifts that had judge Mark on his feet demanding an encore.

Despite a score of 21, opinions were split as Sharna saw promise but wanted more ‘refinement’, Craig described the performance as ‘messy’, while Helen Richey declared Harry might be ‘the heavyweight in this competition’.

Susie O’Neill aka Madame Butterfly and Lyu Masuda took on the tango, scoring the night’s lowest with 13. While the performance was shaky, the judges admired her courage and noticeable improvement from rehearsals to stage.

Closing the show, Australia’s sweetheart Rebecca Gibney and partner Ian Waite delivered a cheeky cha-cha-cha, earning the second-highest score of 24.

While technically flawed, the performance charmed the judges. ‘So wrong, it was right,’ said Mark. Even Craig admitted it was ‘technically rubbish’ but added that he loved it.