It was fan favorite Jamal Roberts who walked away with the crown. It’s the first time a Black man has won the singing competition show in 22 years, following Ruben Studdard’s win in 2003.

WARNING: this item contains spoilers — read at your own risk! After months and months of auditions, showstoppers, and live shows, the winner of American Idol Season 23 was finally crowned on May 18.

Mississippi P.E. teacher Jamal Roberts is an "American Idol." John Foster and Breanna Nix were the runnersup, with Roberts crowned the Season 23 winner in a May 18 finale. With his win, 27-year ...