'American Idol' Winner Just Sam Shares She Is in the Hospital and Says 'I Seriously Need Help'
Mar. 15, 2025Photo: just sam/instagram
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Samantha Diaz, a.k.a. Just Sam, has revealed that she is in the hospital for an unknown illness.
The singer, whowon the third seasonof ABC’sAmerican Idolin 2020, documented her hospital stay earlier this week via her Instagram Stories.
On Friday, Diaz, 23, thanked fans for their support and wrote, “I’m grateful for the prayers everyone. I’m doing much better now.”
Posting a photo of a weight scale, she added, “100lbs is crazyyy … I seriously need help.”
She has not shared why she’s in the hospital.
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Diaz first told fans she was hospitalized on Wednesday, sharing a message on her Instagram Stories that said, “Thank you to everyone that checked on me. I am ALIVE and out of the hospital,” according toHeavy.
Per the outlet, she later shared a video of a gift and card she received that read, “I love you so so much. I just wanted to send you a lil something to show my appreciation. I hope you feel better”
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She continued sharing her experience and posted a clip of her wearing a face mask, writing, “I need a better hospital bruh,” she wrote. “I hate it here tbh.”
In 2020, the Harlem singer was crowned the season 3 winner during a live (and remote) virtual episode ofIdol.
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The show made history that season ascontestants and judges broadcasted remotelyamid thecoronavirus (COVID-19)pandemic.
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“My grandmother has been saying that she doesn’t believe that people like us can have their dreams come true,” Diaz, previously said onIdol. “This is proof to her!”
“I kept on pushing, kept on singing and look where it’s brought me,” the former subway singer said. “I hope to inspire all the little girls who believe their dreams can’t come true. Anyone can do it.”
source: people.com
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