Jamal Roberts Wins American Idol
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Jamal Roberts of Meridian, Mississippi, is the new American Idol winner. What to know about the P.E. teacher who won Season 23.
Jamal Roberts, a physical education instructor from Mississippi, has won American Idol Season 23. He secured victory after receiving over 26 million votes. Roberts is the first black man to win in 22 years.
Jelly Roll beamed as Roberts began singing during their finale performance. The “Save Me” superstar served as the first-ever artist in residence on American Idol this season,