American Idol winner Jamal Roberts rejected a proposed "key to the city" in Laurel, Miss., after backlash and threats over him not being a local resident.

"American Idol" Jamal Roberts accepted a key to the city in Alabama, but is rejecting an honor in Mississippi.

"American Idol" winner says he received online threats after a post announced Laurel mayor would present him with a key to the city.

American Idol Season 23 winner Jamal Roberts turned down a significant honor in his home state of Mississippi.

Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old P.E. teacher from Meridian, Mississippi, won Season 23 of "American Idol." Roberts' win garnered the most votes in the show's history, according to host Ryan Seacrest.

Season 23 of American Idol has concluded. The pool of contestants had a ridiculous amount of talent that some people claimed was the most talented collection of young singers ever.

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 ...

Why 26 million Americans crowned Jamal Roberts their Idol winner in a season that redefined what it means to be a music star. ... Where earlier performances might have relied heavily on vocal ...

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.

New "American Idol" winner Jamal Roberts was recently given the key to ... media that Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee gave him permission to give Roberts a key at the Noir & Blanc concert on Aug. 2.