American idol Season 23 ended on Sunday to ABC When, after weeks of performances and eliminations of nail bites, the singing competition show named its new winner.
It was the favorite of the fans Jamal Roberts who moved away with the crown. It is the first time a black man has won the singing competition program in 22 years after Ruben Studdard’s It wins in 2003.
Jamal Roberts, Breanna Nix and John Foster faced during the three -hour emotional ending
Roberts faced the teammates final contestants Breanna Nix and John Foster during the end of three hours, and spectators voted live for those who wanted to take the crown. Each finalist performed two songs and the 14 best contestants again occupied the stage with artists involved in the season, including the judges of the series.
In addition to their solo performances, Nix, Foster and Roberts took a break to compete for the Idol Title I joined the queen “We are the Champions”.
Unfortunately, only one could be the champion of the season. Nix was the first finalist to go, and came to Instagram To reflect on her Idol Journey.
“I don’t even know where to start … Idol Stage.
And then there were two: Roberts and Foster. Host Ryan Seacrest said the show had received more than 27 million votes, a record amount for a Idol End of the season. Ultimately, Roberts was appointed the last victor of the program. Is the second black man to win Idol After the victory of Studdard season 2.
Jamal Roberts said he is “anointed” after the great victory
Roberts said he is willing to take advantage of his Idol win in a long race.
“I’m anointed. I know how to use it. I know how to touch,” Jamal said Golderby on the red carpet.
The singer added that “will always remember” the great victory, especially by making a snow angel in the Idol stage.
“I have never actually made a snow angel before in the real snow, it was incredible,” said Mississippi native to the starting.
Although Roberts is ready for the next one, he continues to digest his victory in history.
“He overflowed me,” he continued. “Not yet installed.”
As for the next, Roberts said he is preparing to work on an “inspiring soul” album. But he will not leave his hometown of Meridian, Mississippi, to do it.
“I love my city,” he said on the way out. “No traffic. I don’t expect the line to eat. I love my life!”
The people of Meridiana also love him.
“I knew he was dear, but when I saw that many people there were impacted me,” he said his visit at home before the end.
