Roberts competed against John Foster, 18, of Addis, Louisiana and Breanna Nix, 25, of Denton, Texas. After two rounds of performances, the three competitors stood on stage awaiting the third place announcement.

Jessica Simpson graced the stage of American Idol on Sunday, marking her first TV performance in 15 years.

Jamal is now the second Black man to win American Idol after Season 2's Ruben Studdard 22 years ago, in 2003.