John Foster, Jamal Roberts Reach Top 7 on American Idol

John Foster of Louisiana and Jamal Roberts of Mississippi have both advanced to the Top 7 on American Idol, impressing judges and audiences alike during the show's recent 'Judge’s Song Contest' episode. Foster delivered a standout performance of 'I Cross My Heart' by George Strait, earning high praise from Carrie Underwood and a public reversal from Luke Bryan, who admitted he had underestimated Foster's talent. Roberts captivated viewers with an emotional rendition of Fantasia's 'I Believe,' which Lionel Richie called 'phenomenal' and moved the judges to tears. Both contestants have consistently garnered strong audience support and have never been in the bottom of the voting results, marking them as frontrunners in this season's competition. The Top 7 also includes Slater Nalley, Thunderstorm Artis, Gabby Samone, Breanna Nix, and Mattie Pruitt, following a combination of audience votes and judge decisions. The season has been noted as one of the strongest in the show's history, with Foster and Roberts frequently topping fan polls and social media engagement.