A beloved American Idol runner-up has a shocking past with the show, which most viewers probably didn't know about when they were competing.

On Sunday, Jamal Roberts was announced as the winner of “American Idol” Season 23.

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Roberts, a 27-year-old P.E. teacher at Crestwood Elementary, started his "American Idol" Season 23 journey when he won a golden ticket singing "Mary Jane" by Rick James in audition rounds.

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Roberts won Season 23 of “American Idol” and his first single, "Heal," debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Gospel Songs chart. The Meridian native has been touring and recording since his win ...

Roberts won Season 23 of “American Idol” and his first single, "Heal," debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Gospel Songs chart. The Meridian native has been touring and recording since his win ...