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Was Jelly Roll a Contestant on ‘American Idol’? Inside His History With the Competition Show


Jelly Roll is a natural while serving as the artist in residence on season 23 of American Idol. Fans are now wondering if he ever competed on the show.

In February 2025, Variety revealed that Jelly Roll was set to become “a permanent fixture this season and will work closely with the Idol hopefuls, giving them first hand advice on how to navigate the journey.” He thinks it’s a huge coup to have one of the show’s biggest success stories front and center at the judges’ table and believes she’ll serve as an inspiration for all the contestants.” After noting that he “loves [Carrie’s] warm and bubbly personality and thinks she’s a huge talent,” the insider explained why Ryan was so determined to make her time on the show a success.

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