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

Car horns blared and people cheered in the streets of downtown Meridian, Mississippi, on Sunday evening as citizens heard the ...

Who won "American Idol" Season 23? What to know about the winner, when "American Idol" Season 24 starts and "American Idol" ...

Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old physical education teacher—who was crowned the winner of Season 23 of American Idol—is from ...

Before the final votes were tallied, American Idol runner-up John Foster used his voice to honor friends he lost. The 18-year ...

John Foster ended Season 23 of American Idol as runner-up behind Jamal Roberts, and he’s not looking to let the momentum slow ...

The 23rd season of American Idol finally concluded on May 18, 2025, declaring 27-year-old P.E. teacher, from Meridian, Mississippi, Jamal Roberts, its winner.

Before the final votes were tallied, American Idol runner-up John Foster used his voice to honor friends he lost. The 18-year ...

Among the grand finale highlights was a performance by pop star Jessica Simpson, who returned to the stage after over a decade away and was joined by former contestant Josh King. Simpson performed her ...

The country has spoken. On Sunday, singing competition show American Idol crowned a new winner. Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old crooner from Meridian, Mississippi, beat out fellow finalists John Foster ...

John Foster placed second in "American Idol" Season 23, behind Jamal Roberts. He performed hits like Toby Keith’s song and a duet with Luke Bryan. The finale featured a Queen cover and a segment on ...

"American Idol" has crowned the winner for 2025, and he's from the South. Here's who won, performances and what could be in store for 2026.