Jamal Roberts, a physical education teacher from Mississippi, has been crowned the winner of American Idol Season 23. Roberts ...

Jamal Roberts, a physical education teacher from Mississippi, made history by winning the 23rd season of American Idol, becoming the first black man to claim the title in 22 years. Garnering 26 ...

Roberts carries with him the hopes and pride of his hometown. “I won for my kids. I won for my hometown. I won for the state ...

In May 2025, posts surfaced on social media alleging that Jamal Roberts, the winner of Season 23 of "American Idol," had ...

American Idol's season 23 finale started airing live on ABC on Sunday, May 18, 2025, and opened up with the Top 3 — Jamal Roberts, John Foster, and Breanna Nix singing We Are The World.

Meridian native Jamal Roberts may be the newest "American Idol," but his newfound fame hasn't changed his humble, small-town ...

Jamal Roberts reflects on his 'American Idol' season 23 win, performing with Jelly Roll and his plans for the $250,000 cash prize ...

But what exactly made Jamal Roberts connect so deeply with America ... emotionally accessible to viewers with no formal music background. Social media reaction throughout the season confirmed ...

Jamal Roberts is only the second Black man to win 'American Idol' in the show's history, 22 years after Ruben Studdard.

During the live finale, the remaining three contestants − John Foster, Jamal Roberts and Brianna Nix − took the stage for their final performances of the season. Then, host Ryan Seacrest ...

Meridian, Mississippi native Jamal Roberts won "American Idol" with a record 26 million votes. Celebrities including Jennifer Hudson, Anita Baker, Fantasia, and the "American Idol" judges ...