US Edition16 WAPT Exclusive: 1-on-1 with 'American Idol' Winner Jamal Roberts
- Jamal Roberts won Season 23 of American Idol on May 18, 2025, in the final held on ABC’s stage.
- Roberts secured victory after three attempts at the competition and overcame judges' critiques regarding youth and vocal training.
- Roberts, a physical education teacher from Meridian, received a $250,000 cash prize plus a recording deal and planned media appearances in New York.
- Roberts said, “I didn’t get defeated” and emphasized using criticism for growth while judge Lionel Richie described his performance as “exploding” on stage.
- Roberts is adjusting to post-win life, expressing intent to inspire kids despite a busy schedule and denying rumors about rejecting Tesla advertisements.
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'American Idol' Winner Reveals Plans for Prize Money — When He Receives It
It’s been more than one week since Jamal Roberts was crowned the American Idol season 23 winner — but so far, he hasn’t seen his prize money. “No, I haven’t received it. Don’t know where it is,” Roberts, 27, exclusively told Us Weekly on Tuesday, May 27, teasing, “I’m interested in knowing.” When the musician does get his $250,000 cash prize, he revealed that he doesn’t plan to make any “big splurges.” Instead, Roberts shared, “I’m gonna put it …
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