Jamal Roberts overcomes one of his ‘biggest challenges’ yet on ‘American Idol’ Published: May. 12, 2025, 11:27 p.m. "American Idol" contestant Jamal Roberts competes in the Top 5 of Season 23.

Speaking with reporters in a roundtable interview after the Sunday, May 18 finale, Roberts revealed his plans after being crowned the winner. "I'm going to take a nap," Roberts, 27, said to PEOPLE.

Jamal Roberts won “American Idol” after a season of impressing judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, ... but it was his biggest challenge of the season.

Jamal Roberts was crowned the season 23 winner of American Idol.His road to victory was, of course, nowhere near easy, but he wowed the judges during his audition when he sang Rick James ...

Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old PE teacher from Meridian, Mississippi, won season 23 of "American Idol." Here are more facts about the 2025 winner.

Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old PE teacher from Meridian, Mississippi, won season 23 of "American Idol." We have more facts about the 2025 winner.

Jamal’s win is historic; he is the first Black male winner of American Idol in 22 years, following Ruben Studdard’s win in 2003. Roberts is a 27-year-old physical education teacher from ...

Jamal Roberts is a proud member of American Idol‘s Top 7. The PE teacher has wowed audiences each week with unforgettable performances that often end with judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and ...

Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old PE teacher from Meridian, Mississippi, won season 23 of "American Idol." Here are more facts about the 2025 winner.

What did American Idol winner Jamal Roberts say about Carrie Underwood? Journalist Nate Vinson asked him about the "very strong narrative online" on the red carpet at a BET 45th anniversary dinner.

Fantasia Barrino celebrates Jamal Roberts’ American Idol season 23 win, marking a rare moment for Black men on the show. In the words of Issa Rae, “I’m rooting for everybody Black,” and ...