American Idol Winner Jamal Roberts' Prize Money, Record-Breaking Votes, and Surprising Journey Explained

Photo Credit: Stewart Cook/Disney via Getty Images Jamal Roberts is the winner of American Idol Season 23. From his first audition to his emotion-stirring finale song, Heal, Jamal delivered consistent, powerful performances, which his judges all clocked. Jamal is only the second Black man to win this title, following Ruben Studdard in 2003. This historic win also arrived with record-breaking votes, bringing multiple landmark moments to Season 23. Let us, therefore, look back at the road Jamal traveled, before and on American Idol Season 23. And yes, we will also look at the prizes Jamal took . . .