Jamal Roberts wins season 23 over John Foster, Breanna Nix

Jamal Roberts is the latest American idol!

During the season 23 -finals on Sunday, May 18, Robert’s winner was crowned by the Singing Competition Show. Ryan Seacrest said he won after what was the “biggest final in the show story.”

Roberts was against John Foster and Breanna Nixthat placed second and third respectively.

The star sang “Her Heart” by Anthony Hamilton to highlight his winnings.

Never miss a story – register for People’s free daily newsletters Keeping up to date on the best of what people have to offer, from celebrity news to compelling stories of human interest.

Roberts, who is a gym teacher at a local elementary school in Mississippi, first captured the judges’ attention with his audition of “Mary Jane” by Rick James.

“Man, you have some things there and in the end you let it come out. Just relax. You have the voice and you know how to tell a story. Invaluable,” said Lionel Richie.

People Puzzler Crossword is here! How fast can you solve it? Play now!

Luke Bryan Added, “What I love about it is that it really was like southern soul. Was it perfect? ​​Was it flawless? No. But you don’t try to sing it perfectly and flawlessly. You just sing it from the heart. And that’s what I felt.”

Carrie Underwood Agree with his fellow judges – but felt he needed to loosen. “You have to loosen. You need a little swinging … just loose and let your body match your voice,” she advised. At the end of his audition, Roberts had a “yes” from all three judges.

After the semi -final on Monday, May 12, “Drunk On You” singer, 48, said he had a “bowel feeling” Roberts would be a leader “all year.”

“When you look at each time Breanna comes through, we are like,” she continues to show up and make it happen, “said Bryan.” And then John Foster just seems to gain momentum. ”

People -app is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge worthy celebrity content, exclusive videos, astrological updates and more!

He continued, “Although it is something that Jamal’s kind of fabric had, it can change with a little focus (ing) … so they have to be focused all the way to the end. The music industry is never so. You have to focus every day.”

American idol Coming back for season 24 at ABC.