Jamal Roberts, a P.E. teacher and father of three from Meridian, won this season’s “American Idol” with a record-breaking 26 million votes. Roberts expressed his gratitude for the support and acknowledged the challenging journey to victory. He dedicated his win to his children, hometown, and the state of Mississippi. Roberts is the second Mississippian to win “American Idol,” following Trent Harmon from Amory, with La’Porsha Renae from McComb as a runner-up.
Jamal Roberts Wins American Idol
RYAN SEACREST, JOHN FOSTER, BREANNA NIX, JAMAL ROBERTS AMERICAN IDOL: Ò819 (Grand Finale)Ó - ItÕs the grand finale! The Top 3 give their final performances in a star-studded night with music legends and top stars. Then, this yearÕs ÒAmerican IdolÓ winner is revealed live. SUNDAY, MAY 18 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Christopher Willard) RYAN SEACREST, JOHN FOSTER, BREANNA NIX, JAMAL ROBERTS (Christopher Willard/Disney)