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.

Country icon Carrie Underwood has been slammed by American Idol viewers who accused her of having an 'evil' reaction to Jamal ...

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

Roberts was named the season 23 winner of the singing competition show on Sunday, May 18 Jamal Roberts reveals his plans ...

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

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

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

Why 26 million Americans crowned Jamal Roberts their Idol winner in a season that redefined what it means to be a music star.

After a season filled with a slew of talent, the Season 23 winner of “American Idol” is Jamal Roberts. The newly-crowned ...