The first Black ‘American Idol’ winner is still inspiring fans — and his reaction to Jamal Roberts’ victory proves it.

Jamal Roberts was announced as the winner of “American Idol” Season 23. The 27-year-old physical education teacher from Meridian, Miss., beat out 18-year-old John Foster, a college student, from Addis ...

Carrie Underwood is facing heavy backlash online after "American Idol" viewers perceived her reaction to singer Jamal Roberts ...

After winning his second best actor Oscar, Adrien Brody took on a new role at the amfAR Cannes Gala on Thursday night — that ...

While everyone rose to a cheer as Roberts finished his final solo performance, 'Idol' fans were quick to notice how Underwood ...

Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old P.E. coach at Crestwood Elementary in Meridian, is the second Mississippian to win "American ...

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.