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

In May 2025, posts surfaced on social media alleging that Jamal Roberts, the winner of Season 23 of "American Idol," had ...

Newly crowned American Idol winner Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old gym teacher from Meridian, Miss., debuts at No. 1 on ...

Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old PE teacher from Meridian, Mississippi, won season 23 of "American Idol." Here are more facts ...

American Idol winner Jamal Roberts debuts at No. 1 on two Billboard charts with “Heal,” while his older gospel tune “He’s ...

American Idol’s Jamal Roberts reveals he hasn't received the $250,000 prize money yet and shares plans on how he'll use it ...

Jamal Roberts of Meridian, Mississippi, is the new American Idol winner. What to know about the P.E. teacher who won Season ...

Jamal Roberts reflects on his 'American Idol' season 23 win, performing with Jelly Roll and his plans for the $250,000 cash prize ...

Benedict Cumberbatch, Riz Ahmed, Dua Lipa and Annie Lennox are among 300 public figures to have signed an open letter calling ...

Meridian native Jamal Roberts, winner of "American Idol" Season 23, will perform in Jackson, Alcorn State University announced moments after his big win Sunday night. "An Evening with Jamal Roberts," ...

Jamal is a proud father of three daughters: Harmoni, Lyrik, and Gianna Grace, who was born during his time on American Idol, ...