Jamal Roberts, a P.E. teacher and father of three from Meridian, has been crowned the winner of this season's "American Idol," receiving the highest number of votes in ABC history.

"This isn’t the end… it’s just the beginning," wrote winner Jamal Roberts. American Idol has crowned its newest winner. During Sunday's live finale, three contestants took the stage to deliver their final performances of the season — and make their last bid to be crowned the victor of season 23.