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Jamal Roberts overcomes one of his ‘biggest challenges’ yet on ‘American Idol’
During Monday night’s episode of “American Idol,” judge Lionel Richie marveled that Jamal Roberts successfully turned the “Beauty and the Beast” theme into an R&B song. But before the performance, the Mississippi contestant wasn’t feeling so confident in his abilities.
Jamal Roberts certainly seemed like a front-runner ... but it was his biggest challenge of the season. Naturally, he turned it into a soulful rendition that nearly left the judges speechless.
But what exactly made Jamal Roberts connect so deeply with America ... Roberts allowed viewers glimpses into his life without exploiting his challenges for sympathy votes. This approach ...
I wanna rock!" Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old father and P.E. teacher from Meridian, Miss., went viral for these performances on the big stage: "Tennessee Whiskey," "Liar," "Forever," "Try a Little ...
Jamal Roberts has his eyes on the prize. The Meridian native is officially in the Top 8 of "American Idol" Season 23. Last week, the 27-year-old Crestwood Elementary P.E. teacher became the sixth ...
Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old physical education teacher from Mississippi, made history by winning American Idol on May 18, 2025, becoming the first black man to achieve this feat in 22 years since ...
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