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American Idol Season 23's latest episode aired on Monday, May 5, 2025, during which Jamal Roberts reflected on his journey. He mentioned becoming a father for the third time and also recalled how his hometown and kids have been there for him.
Jamal Roberts opened up about having "love" from everyone, and that's how he has reached where he is right now. Fans witnessed Jamal getting selected after his latest performance and advanced to the American Idol Season 23 Top 7.
Recalling everyone's support and how their love had "lifted" Jamal higher, he shared with everyone:
"Right now, where I stand in this competition, it’s love that has lifted me higher. It’s the love for my hometown and my kids."
American Idol Season 23: Jamal Roberts recalls his journey on the competition while sharing personal news
American Idol Season 23's May 5, 2025, episode featured performances from the remaining artists. One of them was Mississippi native, Jamal Roberts. Along with advancing to the competition's next phase, he also revealed some personal news.
While on stage, there was a "Two Truths and a Lie" game. For that, Jamal said: he was a master flautist, he could swim under the water, and not on top, and he had a brand new baby.
Being a swimmer was known by some people, after which everyone learned that Jamal Roberts welcomed a brand new baby on that day. Previously on the show, fans have seen his two daughters, Harmoni and Lyrik.
The two were also there when their dad won the Golden Ticket during his audition. Jamal Roberts' six-year-old and four-year-old daughters have been by his side throughout the competition.
The American Idol Season 23 artist revealed that they welcomed their newest family member, Gianna Grace Adams.
"I did have a beautiful baby girl. It was so personal to me that I did not share it right away, but I have a healthy, beautiful baby girl that was born today," revealed Jamal Roberts.
The latest American Idol Season 23 episode also featured the annual Judge's Song Contest. For that, Jamal had to choose one of the songs that the judges had chosen for him. He chose Lionel Richie's choice I Believe by Fantasia.
Explaining his song choice, Jamal Roberts stated it was the moment of "full circle." It was about his life, being a father of three and an elementary school teacher. He added that where he stood in the competition was because of the "love" he had received, and that it had "lifted" him higher. Jamal mentioned his hometown and his kids.
After his performance, Lionel Richie said that Jamal had everyone crying with his performance.
"I'm leaking oil, and I've got a flat tire. I don’t know if I've ever seen someone connect the heart to the head to the voice and the emotion like you're able to do it. You were able to drum up a sound and a feeling that just made tears well up in our eyes," said Luke Bryan.
With this performance, Jamal Roberts was selected to advance to the show's next phase.
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ABC will air upcoming American Idol Season 23 episodes on May 11 and 12, 2025, and feature Double Disney Night.
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