Jamal Roberts, the 27-year-old winner of Season 23, has been making headlines for his historic win and new addition to the family. Roberts became the first Black man to earn the title since Season 2’s Ruben Studdard in 2003.
After being crowned the winner on May 18, Roberts prioritized spending time with his daughter Gianna, who was just nine days old when he spoke about her. “I’m going to see my daughter, Gianna,” he said, revealing that he has a lot of making up to do.
Roberts has two other daughters, Harmoni and Lyrik. He expressed his gratitude for being a father and stated that music will continue to be an essential part of his life. However, he also emphasized that teaching is his true passion and won’t leave the profession entirely.
As Roberts looks forward to reuniting with his new baby, he shared his excitement about returning to his elementary school coaching role. With “I wasn’t really doing it for money,” Roberts plans to continue showing up for events as a part of something bigger than himself.
Source: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2025/05/19/jamal-roberts-baby-american-idol-2025-winner/83721173007