Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old PE teacher from Meridian, Mississippi, won season 23 of "American Idol." Here are more facts about the 2025 winner.

Host Ryan Seacrest said there were 26 million votes cast, which broke a record and was twice as many as for last year's finale.

"American Idol" has crowned its season 23 winner! Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old PE teacher from Meridian, Mississippi, emerged as the winning singer on Sunday. Roberts said he was still processing his big win in an Instagram post following the finale.