{"id":3189,"date":"2025-05-22T06:53:30","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T06:53:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=3189"},"modified":"2025-05-22T06:53:39","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T06:53:39","slug":"after-winning-american-idol-jamal-roberts-walked-away-with-cash-a-brand-new-car-and-the-title-of-champion-but-none-of-it-compared-to-the-moment-he-held-his-newborn-daughter-for-the-first-ti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=3189","title":{"rendered":"After winning American Idol, Jamal Roberts walked away with cash, a brand-new car, and the title of champion\u2014but none of it compared to the moment he held his newborn daughter for the first time. This week, life handed Jamal two unforgettable victories: one under the bright stage lights, and one in the quiet, sacred stillness of a hospital room. Just days before the finale, Jamal became a father for the third time, welcoming his baby girl into the world. Fame came fast, but for Jamal, no applause could ever match the sound of his daughter\u2019s first cry."},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Life Just Got A Whole Lot Sweeter For Rising Star Jamal Roberts<\/h2>\n<article class=\"post-64410 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-american-idol tag-jamal-roberts\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Jamal Roberts celebrated two major milestones this week. In addition to finding success on\u00a0<em>American Idol<\/em>, he welcomed a new baby girl. On May 17th, the singer shared a series of three photos on social media and wrote:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cHey world, meet my little ladybug \ud83d\ude29, Gianna Grace Roberts. I am so proud to be her father \ud83d\ude2d\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>In one of the photos, baby Gianna is sporting a onesie that reads, \u201c<em>My dad is the next American Idol.<\/em>\u201d The Mississippi native explained in his pre-show package that he did not share the news earlier because it was \u201cso personal.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\"><\/div>\n<p><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-0\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJuyh2XhDSa\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=675&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fnewsngay.com&amp;rp=%2Flehieu%2Fafter-winning-american-idol-jamal-roberts-walked-away-with-cash-a-brand-new-car-and-the-title-of-champion-but-none-of-it-compared-to-the-moment-he-held-his-newborn-daughter-for-the-first-ti%2F%3Ff#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A1543.6000000238419%2C%22ls%22%3A940%2C%22le%22%3A1537.4000000953674%7D\" height=\"1023\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>While Roberts has not shared details of his relationship publicly, he has two older daughters, whom\u00a0<em>TV Insider<\/em>\u00a0reports are named Harmoni and Lyrik. The girls have accompanied their father during various parts of the competition, including his audition, Disney week, and the finale.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\"><\/div>\n<p><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-1\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJX0P6-SXhP\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=675&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fnewsngay.com&amp;rp=%2Flehieu%2Fafter-winning-american-idol-jamal-roberts-walked-away-with-cash-a-brand-new-car-and-the-title-of-champion-but-none-of-it-compared-to-the-moment-he-held-his-newborn-daughter-for-the-first-ti%2F%3Ff#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A1545.3000000715256%2C%22ls%22%3A940%2C%22le%22%3A1537.4000000953674%7D\" height=\"1059\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Jamal Roberts Wins\u00a0<em>American Idol<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>On Sunday, May 18th, contestants John Foster, Breanna Nix, and Jamal Roberts remained in the running to be named the next\u00a0<em>American Idol<\/em>. Each performed four times for the finale, including duets with judges and a group performance with their fellow finalists.<\/p>\n<p>For his two solo performances, Roberts wowed with covers of TEEKS\u2019\u00a0\u201cFirst Time\u201d\u00a0and \u201cJust My Imagination (Running Away With Me)\u201d by The Temptations.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, he joined Jelly Roll for a\u00a0powerful mashup performance\u00a0of \u201cLiar\u201d and \u201cUnpretty.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Jamal Roberts &amp; Jelly Roll Duet &quot;Liar&quot; and &quot;Unpretty&quot; on American Idol Finale\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/odFv97_0sew\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-origwidth=\"350\" data-origheight=\"235\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Following the night of incredible talent and memorable performances, host Ryan Seacrest\u00a0shared the news\u00a0everyone had been waiting for\u2026 Jamal Roberts was voted the winner of\u00a0<em>American Idol<\/em>!<\/p>\n<h3>The New\u00a0<em>Idol<\/em>\u00a0Champion Reacts<\/h3>\n<p>Moments after winning the competition, Roberts told Seacrest during a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AmericanIdol\/videos\/2176708216092547\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">live Facebook stream<\/a>:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cI\u2019m speechless. This is my dream, and it just came true\u2026 That just goes to show, don\u2019t give up on your dreams. Keep fighting. Keep working, and it will come to pass.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>He adds that he is first, \u201c<em>giving honor to God who is the head of my life. I\u2019m thanking Him for this opportunity.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Congratulations, Jamal Roberts! See his crowning moment as\u00a0<em>American Idol<\/em>\u00a0season 23 champion in the video below!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Jamal Roberts Wins American Idol 2025!\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ge6uelj3bdw\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-origwidth=\"350\" data-origheight=\"235\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Life Just Got A Whole Lot Sweeter For Rising Star Jamal Roberts Jamal Roberts celebrated two major milestones this week. 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