American Idol 2025: John Foster, Jamal Roberts, Breanna Nix Hometown Visit Schedules
Following the American Idol episode that aired Monday, May 12, the competition announced its Top 3 contestants. The remaining finalists—Breanna Nix of Denton, Texas; Jamal Roberts of Meridian, Mississippi; and John Foster of Addis, Louisiana—are scheduled to film the show’s traditional hometown visits ahead of the May 18 grand finale. These hometown appearances are a long-standing Idol tradition, giving each finalist a chance to celebrate with family, friends and fans in the community that supported them through the season.
Hometown visit clips typically appear during the three-hour season finale, and viewers can expect emotional reunions, community parades, and concerts. Judge Carrie Underwood’s return to Checotaw, Oklahoma is also expected to be featured during the finale coverage.
Notable moments to watch:
Breanna Nix — her Mother’s Day dedication that moved her to tears.
Jamal Roberts — his powerful rendition of “Shout” that thrilled the crowd.
John Foster — a heartfelt serenade he performed for his girlfriend.
Below are the hometown visit schedules and event details for each finalist. All times noted are Central Daylight Time (CDT).
John Foster – Addis, Louisiana
Parade: The parade will begin at 5:00 pm along First Street in Addis, starting at Benoit’s Country Meat Block. Local authorities and organizers have shared parade details through community channels; residents and visitors should expect street closures and increased foot traffic around the route.
Concert: John is scheduled to travel by boat from the landing on Bayou Road (across from the Iberville Parish Jail) to the Bayou Plaquemine Waterfront Park, where he will perform a free concert. The show is expected to begin at 7:00 pm, with doors for the free event opening at 6:30 pm. Fans attending the concert should arrive early for seating and safety checks.
Jamal Roberts – Meridian, Mississippi
Parade: Parade lineup begins at 4:00 pm at the County Courthouse, with the procession set to start at 5:30 pm and conclude at City Hall. Community organizers encourage attendees to arrive early and follow posted directions for parking and pedestrian access.
Concert: Following the parade, Jamal will perform at City Hall. The concert is scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm. The downtown event will include food vendors and other activities to celebrate the hometown finalist. Local officials recently allocated funds to help support the parade and concert, highlighting the city’s excitement and support for Jamal’s achievement.
Breanna Nix – Denton, Texas
Ice cream flavor reveal and Meet & Greet: Starting at 9:00 am at Beth Marie’s Ice Cream on the Downtown Square, a special ice cream flavor honoring Breanna will be unveiled, followed by a meet-and-greet opportunity. Fans planning to attend should expect a festive atmosphere and possible lines for the flavor reveal.
Parade: The hometown parade will begin at 4:00 pm. The route starts on McKinney Street, continues down Elm Street, and loops around the Square via Hickory, Locust, and Oak Streets. Expect festivities along the route and local traffic adjustments for the duration of the parade.
Concert: At 7:00 pm, Breanna will perform a free outdoor concert in front of the Discover Denton Visitor Center at 111 W. Hickory Street. The concert is open to the public and is expected to draw families, friends, and community supporters.
Season context: Hometown visits and community celebrations provide a final chance for the Top 3 to connect with supporters before the finale. Producers typically include heartfelt moments from each visit in the live finale broadcast.
Clips from these hometown visits will air during the American Idol three-hour season 23 finale, which will air live across time zones on ABC beginning at 8:00 pm EDT. The finale will also be available to stream on Hulu the following day. Fans who cannot attend the hometown events in person can watch the featured segments during the live finale broadcast.