“American Idol” Season 23 finally has its winner: Mississippi teacher and father Jamal Roberts. Being the second Black man to claim the “Idol” title in 22 years, the historical win was major to fans.

Mississippi native Jamal Roberts wins 'American Idol,' becoming only the second Black male winner in the show's history.

Meridian native Jamal Roberts, winner of "American Idol" Season 23, will perform in Jackson, Alcorn State University ...

Jamal Roberts became the first African American man to win the singing competition since Ruben Studdard in 2003 ...

The Mississippi native's performance of Anthony Hamilton's "Her Heart" won him the title.  He celebrated his victory on ...

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Meridian's Jamal Roberts, the 2025 "American Idol" winner, performed Tuesday on ABC's "Good Morning America." Roberts, a ...

"American Idol" has crowned its season 23 winner! Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old PE teacher from Meridian, Mississippi, emerged ...

While placing second on 'American Idol', John Foster took a moment to look back at his journey through season 23.

Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old P.E. coach at Crestwood Elementary in Meridian, is the second Mississippian to win "American ...

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 ...