News Jamal Roberts overcomes one of his ‘biggest challenges’ yet on ‘American Idol’ Published: May. 12, 2025, 11:27 p.m.

Roberts understood the assignment. He saw the writing on the wall. Rather than shunning country, he took the challenge head-on. It was a successful, groundbreaking, and strategic move.

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

When Ryan Seacrest announced “The winner of American Idol is… JAMAL ROBERTS!” on Sunday night, it wasn’t just another coronation moment in the long-running show’s history. It was the ...

Roberts, who has three young daughters, triumphed over runner-up John Foster, 18, a college freshman from Louisiana, as well as third-place finalist Breanna Nix, 25, a stay-at-home mom from Texas.

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 ...

It’s not easy to perform a Jelly Roll song in front of the artist himself, but Jamal Roberts proved he was up for the challenge. The 27-year-old American Idol contestant performed the country ...

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 certainly seemed like a front-runner on “American Idol” this season, and judge Luke Bryan had a “gut feeling” he would take home the crown, but that never guarantees anything ...