In a historic night that captivated music fans nationwide, Meridian native Jamal Roberts claimed the American Idol crown on Sunday, May 18, sparking an outpouring of celebrity reactions.

American Idol crowned a winner during Sunday's season finale on ABC, and celebrities have taken to social media to share ...

American Idol crowned Jamal Roberts as its Season 23 winner. The finale showcased memorable performances, with fans praising ...

Carrie Underwood faced backlash online over her reaction to Jamal Roberts becoming the winner of ‘American Idol’ Season 23 ...

American Idol has crowned the season 23 winner: Jamal Roberts! The Mississippi native first made his mark during the audition ...

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.

An online rumor claimed the Season 23 winner gave $500,000 to his former employer, a public school in Mississippi.

Jamal Roberts was treated to a special homecoming at Crestwood Elementary School on Wednesday. It was a surprise for the students, who thought they were meeting in the cafeteria to discuss the rules ...

Mississippi native Jamal Roberts is a Top 3 finalist on "American Idol" Season 23. The "American Idol" season finale airs Sunday, May 18 at 7 p.m. CT on ABC. Viewers can vote online, via the app ...

Prior to his stint on "American Idol," Roberts worked as a physical education teacher at Crestwood Elementary School in Meridian, Mississippi, the school named in the rumors circulating online.