"America got the winner right": Internet reacts as Jamal Roberts wins the American Idol Season 23 title

Jamal Roberts becomes the winner of American Idol season 23. (Image via Instagram/@americanidol)
Jamal Roberts becomes the winner of American Idol season 23. (Image via Instagram/@americanidol)

Jamal Roberts has officially been chosen as the winner of American Idol season 23. The finale took place on May 18, where the finalists John Foster, Jamal Roberts, and Breanna Nix competed for the title.

Roberts is a PE teacher at a local elementary school in Mississippi. During the audition for American Idol, Jamal sang 'Mary Jane' by Rick James, after which Lionel Richie, the judge of the show, said:

"Man, you got some stuff in there, and by the end, you were letting it come out. Just relax. You got the voice, and you know how to tell a story. Priceless"

The singer's voice was also appreciated by Luke Bryan, who said:

"What I love about it is it was really like southern soulfulness. Was it perfect? Was it flawless? No. But you’re not trying to sing it perfectly and flawless. You’re just singing it from the heart."

Roberts' performance was loved by the judges and the audience, which quickly made him a fan favorite.


The internet shows excitement as Jamal Roberts wins American Idol Season 23

On May 18, American Idol and Jamal Roberts shared the announcement clip on Instagram, which gained the attention of the fans. The internet took no time to share their wishes and congratulate the singer. Let's have a look at their reactions:

The internet reacts to American Idol's announcement post. (Image via Instagram/@americanidol)
The internet reacts to American Idol's announcement post. (Image via Instagram/@americanidol)
"This is one of the few seasons that I feel like America got the winner right!" a user, @laurintalese, commented.
The internet reacts to American Idol's announcement post. (Image via Instagram/@americanidol)
The internet reacts to American Idol's announcement post. (Image via Instagram/@americanidol)
"YESSSSSSSSSS!!!! The most votes in the HISTORY of the SHOW! We showed up and showed out for YOU!❤️," another user, @iamakirarashane_, wrote.
"I know those sweet babies are proud of their dad!!! Yes young man!!!" one more user, @arleisham, posted.
"THIS 🏆 IS 🏆 LEGENDARY! 🏆 So well deserved and SO well DONE! Congratulations 👏🏽🎉🎉🎉🎉," another user, @yeahitstyg, wrote.
The internet reacts to American Idol's announcement post. (Image via Instagram/@americanidol)
The internet reacts to American Idol's announcement post. (Image via Instagram/@americanidol)
"From Sunday Best to THEE American Idol! A well deserved win! Congrats Jamal!" a user, @coopert07, wrote.
"He been the winner since the beginning fr.. consistently killed every single time he touched the stage!! Congrats and looking forward to all to come from @officialjamalroberts !!" a musician, @tsoulmusic, posted.
"I’m very excited!! You deserved it so much, from day 1 I understood that you were the winner! Congratulations ✨👏🏼♥️" one more user, @brendarovero, wrote.

The internet cheered for Jamal Roberts and congratulated him warmly. Many people shared their happiness and wished the twenty-seven-year-old all the best for his future journey.

Edited by Amey Mirashi