2020 Idol Winner Just Sam Sings On The Stage For The FIRST Time! - American Idol

2020 winner Just Sam returns to FINALLY take the Idol live show stage for the first time!
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AMERICAN IDOL, the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns on ABC.
American Idol 2024
Helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest continues as host of the beloved series, for the historic 22nd season.

[@robertvasquez4661]

She finally got her winning moment with confetti coming down.😢

[@RobertJohnson-bj5lk]

Considering how much the music industry left her behind after winning American Idol 2020, it was so wonderful seeing Just Sam finally have her big moment on stage.

[@user-hh4tg4nl3q]

So deserved.. We love you Sam 💞💞💞

[@Robin-bx2wl]

​@@RobertJohnson-bj5lkI'm surprised they wanted to work with each other again considering she had to use her prize money to buy her music back from them since they refused to let her make the music she wanted to and instead tried to force her to conform to what they wanted.

[@Miluvutube]

Anyone feel Whitney Houston. The dress the sound. Just Sam is a Star!!

[@ilahmaecunanan2629]

For the first time in four years, we love and miss Just Sam so much. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@cherylalt101]

This is my first time hearing her voice and seeing her. She is gorgeous with a beautiful voice. I sense there is a very special story from the comments, but I just see a fabulous singer who sang every note just right. I loved this performance!

[@kristinmichelle]

i hear a houston within live on

[@user-wo8yf9uy4e]

​@@kristinmichellenooooo waaayyy

[@keyondavis7241]

This will go down as one of the most memorable moments for Idol to me. To have a girl who has to win from Zoom, finally getting her moment!! Having the confetti and sparks coming down for her was a moment forever

[@wmarshellburton6432]

Amen, well said👏🏽💜

[@gday2119]

She looks so spectacular. I hate to hear how hard she's struggled since winning. American idol needs to do right by her. Hopefully this is a new start.

[@ThatGirl551]

They won't. You have to carve your own lane. Everything Jennifer Hudson has done is not because of Idol it was in spite of Idol.

[@jeannedecembre4514]

​@@ThatGirl551 Jennifer was not an Idol winner, just a contestant. Fantasia who won her season always come back to promote her music. They seem to have supported their winners unlike the Voice.

[@ThatGirl551]

@@jeannedecembre4514 Duh.

[@skymama65]

What happened after her win?

[@ThatGirl551]

@@skymama65 I think she experienced bouts of homelessness & went right back to the subway performing for money like she was doing before idol. She looks cleaned up but that may be because they needed her for the special & she may be back down in the subway.

[@adkerlegand]

Couldn’t hold my tears in. This is YOUR MOMENT Sam! 🥹❤️

[@carolr.1039]

Same hear 😢 ❤❤❤

[@Radjules]

Same ❤

[@Miguel.925]

She is on another level. She is absolutely brilliant. 💯

[@harrietsawyerr7499]

Yes - more womanly and matured. That's great

[@rut8851]

I’m glad she got an opportunity on stage at American Idol. 2020 was difficult due to Covid, and she struggled afterwards to find the right fit. I do pray this is another start and she doesn’t give up.

[@toyaturner6826]

I recall watching her sing 🎶 on every show. I'm glad she was brought back to sing 🎉❤

[@DeeDiamond2981]

She has a team behind her now.. so happy for her

[@KarmaChung-ix9zq]

😢bishop. Goulbourn e​@@DeeDiamond2981

[@Itsnurselo2you]

I’ll forever r remember her story he lived with her grandma in Brooklyn and had to do everything virtual but she did her voice is immaculate 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@Miluvutube]

Thank you American Idol for bringing back this Champion. Just Sam is magnificent!!

[@robertantonnyc]

looking gorgeous, mature, sounding wonderful, grounded. She sang this song from her depths and didn't break a sweat. Not easy. Sang, Sam! - So You Wanna Be A Singer

[@windsup2day]

So well said!

[@robertantonnyc]

@@windsup2day Thank you!

[@EMChantalG]

Your comments are so professional! Thanks

[@robertantonnyc]

@@EMChantalG I try my best. Thank you!

[@EMChantalG]

@@robertantonnycyou’re welcome!

[@queentinadoire6931]

I cried during the entire time she sang. She needs her break through. American Idol, please give this woman her moment in time.❤🙏🏽

[@jaelespinoza5062]

So glad we get to see her live on the idol stage! such an underrated winner

[@makicow]

Oh the winner during the pandemic time. She is more amazing than I remember

[@Redvinetv]

We love and missed you Just Sam!!! What a great song and reintroduction to America! :)

[@charlistens5842]

LoVe-LoVe-LoVe seeing and hearing Just Sam! I saw her win in 2020, and thankful American idol brought her to the stage. She's still a winner 🎉 her voice is amazing. May God continue to Bless her real good...

[@yolandanavarro8439]

Just Sam is stunning god bless you baby keep going mama we love you!

[@lindaa2437]

Wow!!! She performed with poise, grace, a ton of skill & talent, and looks like a star. I thoroughly enjoyed her performance.🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@chrystalhicks3114]

She is so beautiful and her singing is out of thit this world!!

[@benstrubel4259]

Just sam is finally getting their flowers and recognition love to see it

[@margaretleacock899]

Brilliant Just Sam🎉❤ Im so happy you got your moment ❤️

[@NicoleHymel-kq4jv]

She is so talented and beautiful!! Her talent has only grown! Well done Just Sam. 💜

[@veronicaross6601]

Sang exceptional 😍🔥🔥🔥💖

[@muichiro-kun14]

So good to see so many people still recognize your voice Just Sam, you truly deserved that win baby

[@iamhumanfirst2020]

OMG. This was so good. I watched this season and I didn't know she could sing this well. She was Excellent. She shined bright like diamond.

[@vincentjohnflorio]

Great Job, Sam! Also that outfit is amazing.

[@BMoreMsPak]

This is so special to me. I was incarcerated during the pandemic and hearing her sing each week was such a highlight for me! I’ve been following her on social media since I came home in 2021! I’m so so so proud of you Sam! You deserved this ! I will forever be a fan 🎉

[@eileen8433]

She is my absolute favorite!❤️Thank you American Idol for this gift tonight🌟

[@Antonis_Hair_Studio]

She won for a reason! Congratulations!!! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍

[@danielregalado65]

yes she did! you took the words out of my mouth

[@LynnPoe-gs7lx]

She was my favorite when she was on the show!! Love you jus sam!!

[@parvati33377]

Beautiful soul inside and out. Sam is a superb singer with passion and power, love you SAM! You’re not “ just” Sam. She’s great! 💗

[@shannonhayden3688]

Love Just Sam

[@laurasutherland8928]

Absolutely stunning! Awe girrrl loved you in your season and still love you Sam!!

[@magssampson5988]

I am so happy to see sam again what a beautiful voice I just hope she keeps up with it just love her blessings sam.

[@tambui2587]

I didn't recognize Sam. She looked gorgeous. Did an amazing job singing my favorite artists song Whitney Houston. Best wishes Sam!!

[@ConcertgoerJ.R.]

I’m glad to see Just Sam earlier tonight on this show, to finally get that winning moment that she deserves! It was an amazing vocal performance that she just pulled off and I love that song!

[@user-ub1jk4xv8t]

I had to cry cause she came a long way just beautiful Samantha god got you keep believing and leaning on his understanding.

[@brendallsterling4117]

Beautiful, just Sam. Lovely singing ❤

[@cherylgriffin9043]

Sooo good to see your beautiful face and grace us with your amazing voice.❤️ 🎉🙏

[@Pollo.a.la.crema.]

She deserved this so much omg thank you American idol 😭

[@katherinekaufman9856]

'I want one moment in time,' the perfect lyric for Just Sam!

[@MegaLindie]

She really deserved her moment on the big stage. Job well done Sam👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@latino84770]

So Gorgeous Lady and gorgeous voice. She is just Amazing wow. I love 💕 her performance ❤❤❤❤❤

[@andersonsiqueira9428]

A such stunning performance! Bravo!

[@carmenlewis8864]

Just Sam finally got her 'One Moment In Time.' ❤ I cried 😢😢 throughout the entire performance. She is soooo great!

[@melissap6741]

What a lovely performance. She is so real and grounded. Winner yet still performing on the street and also such class. That’s a true winner right there

[@CGyog]

Beautiful moment in time - this was the highlight of the show tonight! Just Sam, you surely do SHINE, and I wish you much happiness & success! 🌟

[@ozziewharton575]

Damn she gave me chills & she is so beautiful.... love this look on you SAM!!!!

[@JanetteKaddatz]

She's an incredible singer. Hopefully we now hear more from her

[@patriciadenisemarfil800]

she finally got her winning moment 🎉❤❤❤❤❤

[@lisaschaffel266]

Phenomenal, she is incredible, one of the best vocalist and singer, I am so proud of her and she can really sing

[@cassinko]

Sam, Sam, Sam darling. That performance was so good. Bless your heart. Welcome back and hoping to see more of you.❤❤❤❤

[@JanetSmith-nd5je]

So glad to see and hear her ...loved her the first time she sang with her money can...She deserves to soar

[@Swarat1962]

I loved this moment that they gave to her a winner who never got it. I am happy that she was able to turn her life around again. God bless you.

[@matthewcrosson3874]

Brian and cast have a lot of heart to bring her back! Awesome singer

[@shawnalrea]

Wow! What an amazing moment. Just Sam, the world is rooting for you!!!!!

[@claudettemcleod6316]

She’s looking so beautiful!!! You go girl keep shining from this point.

[@operachild]

THIS is what a winner sounds like. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@shaundamartin4384]

What a truly amazing talented deserving young lady!

[@fishandsticks9339]

I'm a WWE fan and a Just Sam fan also. Great to see Drew McIntyre and Just Sam FINALLY have their respective moments in front of fans!

[@KennyVert]

Such a wonderful performance, Sam. You finally got your WELL deserved moment. **hugs**

[@joycelynnjohnson2934]

Did yourself proud Just Sam !!

[@BillnYou1]

Sam, you looked Beautiful and sounded Beautiful too, it was so good to see you on the show tonight!!

[@fletch2681]

Please keep sharing the gift God gave you. He gave it to you for a reason! Was so excited to see you up on stage and hear your soul filled voice. The best always, Sam. ❤

[@northland..]

Lionel's comment was very nice and meaningful.

[@SonyaPaterson]

Love you Just Sam! Thank you American Idol for bringing her back🙏

[@angelaharris4267]

Yes Lord Just SAM is back Gods AWESOME ❤

[@JoanneJaworski]

WOW! What a transformation! You could see her emotion, and I wonder how she felt being on the stage! Great job, Just Sam!

[@gigitanksley]

I'm glad they did this finally! She looks so good and sings beautifully.

[@tedserrant3536]

Thanks for bringing her back. Such a pure voice…Loved her then and more so now!

[@user-lp9wg3qy3b]

A very deserving performance ❤ Just Sam is an inspiration.So glad she got her moment in time! Looks Amazing and perfect song!

[@justsef]

I'm glad they gave her moment well deserved, just an amazing and beautiful woman she diffently also deserves all her flowers

[@patwilson7596]

Beautiful! Glad to see you and hear you!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@111marcie]

She looks beautiful ❤️, i was so happy she won.

[@darlene76]

Love you Just Sam

[@rosamuniz68]

Now this was worth all the wait. Amazingly beautiful 🥰❣️🎶🌟

[@andreacarter9545]

So glad Sam finally got her moment to shine. Beautiful!

[@KetogenicGal50]

We can say the same about the other contestants. She has soul, and her story is amazing.

[@olgaramos13]

Beautiful gave me chills!!

[@marjoriehopkins1630]

She sure has become such a beautiful young lady and still has that super great voice!

[@seanscommentary]

Glad the producers finally did right by her. If it weren't for social media and her fans standing up for Just Sam, Idol would have never given her this moment. And thank you to Tamron Hall, too for having Just Sam on your show before Idol ever reached out.

[@BrooklynLilly]

❤Just Sam❤

[@sherrydillman4434]

MY GOD SING THIS SONG YOU ARE SPECIAL AMAZING ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@stefanithomas523]

go Sam u got this girl❤❤❤❤❤

[@alicenelson3922]

One of my most favorite contestants!!! Glad she got her moment ❤❤❤

[@triggerphingershooting]

Was happy to see her again.

[@musicmaker26]

@AmericanIdol please embrace @JustSam, and give her the resources she needs to tackle her mental health issues. She's an awesome singer, and I want her to succeed. 🙌🏾🙏🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾

[@findinglori6645]

The lyrics of this song are so appropriate for just Sam! She could’ve written them herself! I’ve missed her. I know she’s been through so very much! Keep going, Sam! We all still love you and support

[@ariannavictor5992]

So happy to see just sam!!! She's amazing 🎉

[@reachingourcitiesministrie4424]

I truly hope she has gotten beyond her issues. Much success from here!

[@morningdove20]

What issues? Share (?)

[@SilverStrumer]

Change of management and label. She had to go back to performing at the subway for a time. Now she’s back!

[@ericasutton8457]

Am i the only one who heard Whitney Houston

[@kamilok2542]

Woooowww first time heard her voice,,, she’s amazingggg ❤❤

[@latishalewis1946]

So pretty!!❤

[@Freelaugh2024]

So beautiful 🥰

[@israeldelarosa8597]

Simply amazing singing! Not Over, but just enough and beautiful

[@renejohnson6988]

You are amazing!!!!❤

[@rhodagunn5075]

Why in the world did American Idol wait this long to bring Sam back ??? The producers of this show need to have a little more connection and humanity to the people who make the show a success.

[@bobbiewilliams1545]

Amazing voice

[@edaneaglam9349]

It's amazing 🤩

[@nicholacampbell3863]

Just Sam is....back!! Love that girl! So good to see you on stage again ...just Sam.

[@juliacullins2240]

I love Just Sam am glad she getting back where she need to be u have a power house voice.

[@skipmcdonald6527]

Love her still!!