The newest "American Idol" has been crowned! Jamal Roberts was named the long-running singing competition's Season 23 winner on May 18, and he reacted to the milestone in an interview with Access Hollywood just minutes later.

Why 26 million Americans crowned Jamal Roberts their Idol winner in a season that redefined what it means to be a music star.

The Season 23 finale of American Idol is right around the corner, and it will culminate in Breanna Nix, Jamal Roberts, or John Foster winning the competition. To recap, last week's double dose of Disney episodes saw the eliminations of Gabby Samone, Mattie Pruitt, Slater Nalley, and Thunderstorm Artis, leaving just a trio of artists …

HOLLYWOOD (WTVA) — Another Mississippian could win “American Idol.” Meridian man Jamal Roberts, 27, will compete in the season finale on Sunday, May 18. Watch it at 7 p.m. CT on ABC WTVA.