American Idol received a huge boost in its ratings with the Season 23 finale-even as fans complained about new judge Carrie Underwood throughout the season. The finale saw Jamal Roberts make a historic win as the first black man to take the title since Ruben Studdard in Season 2-something fans praised.

Jamal is the first Black man to win ‘American Idol’ in more than 20 years! Learn all about him, his family and his career here.

Jamal Roberts, a physical education teacher from Mississippi, made history by winning the 23rd season of American Idol, becoming the first black man t