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American Idol guest judge Jelly Roll recently opened up about his weight loss journey. During his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on April 24, 2025, the host talked about the "hard work" and "discipline" the rapper incorporated in his routine.
Jelly Roll shared about his desires after his weight loss, stating:
"I want to skydive, I want to ride a roller coaster, I want to ride a bull."
For the unversed, the ongoing season 23 of American Idol took its Top 24 singers to their signature Disney Aulani Resort in Hawaii to sift out the Top 20 by public votes. The contestants were reduced down to Top 14. Jelly Roll, the artist in residence, was present throughout this phase and provided his guidance to the aspiring singers.
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Shedding light on how he worked on his diet, Jelly Roll stated that a lot of protein and vegetables helped him achieve the feat. He shared that he also had a regimen of walking and joked that he had lost an "entire Jimmy Kimmel."
He then mentioned the things he aspired to do now that he had reduced weight. He even joked that he knew he sounded crazy, but he felt like wrestling an alligator. Jelly also talked about his experience of mentoring the contestants of American Idol, whom he deemed "little Jelly babies". He added that he was having trouble when they were getting voted off.
Sharing about one such elimination, Jelly Roll said that he was taking it worse than they were taking it.
"One of them came off last week, and I'm like, sobbing, and she's like, I'm going to be OK. And I'm like, I'm so sorry! I just really love you."
The remaining contestants on American Idol season 23 and their performances as Top 14
1) Thunderstorm Artis
He sang I Love You by Billie Eilish in the last episode of American Idol.
2) Amanda Barise
She chose to perform Ain't No Way by Aretha Franklin.
3) Ché Chesterman
Jealous Guy by John Lennon was Ché's preference.
4) Filo Ebid
Adelle's Skyfall was what Filo bested in his Top 14 performance.
5) Canaan James Hill
He chose to sing a gospel called Stand by Donald Andrew McClurkin Jr.
6) Gabby Samone
Gabby sang Barbra Streisand's Don't Rain On My Parade made popular by the movie Funny Girl.
7) Mattie Pruitt
Mattie Pruitt presented her rendition of In the Stars by Benson Boone.
8) Josh King
Josh performed Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley.
9) Slater Nalley
Michael Jason Isabel's This Ain't It was Slater's choice of song.
10) John Foster
John sang Neon Moon by Brooks & Dunn.
11) Kolbi Jordan
Kolbi selected Chaka Khan's I'm Every Woman to perform in this episode.
12) Desmond Roberts
Desmond sang his rendition of Titanium by DJ David Guetta.
13) Jamal Roberts
In his Top 14 selection performance, Jamal Roberts chose to sing Try a Little Tenderness by Jimmy Campbell.
14) Breanna Nix
Queen's The Show Must Go On was Breanna's choice for the Top 14.
For more updates on American Idol season 23, fans can follow its official Instagram account, @americanidol.
