American Idol season 23 winner Jamal Roberts still hasn’t received his $250,000 grand prize after the May 18 finale, but he has some plans for it when the show finally does give it to him.
In an interview with Us Weekly, Jamal revealed that he has yet to see his $250,000 American Idol grand prize. He shared, “No, I haven’t received it. Don’t know where it is. I’m interested in knowing.” However, Jamal does have a practical plan for the money when he finally does receive it. He said, “I’m gonna put it in the bank.” In addition to the grand prize, Jamal also won a Disney cruise, along with runner-up John. The cruise is a trip for four on the Disney Wish, which includes a stop at Disney’s private island, Castaway Key.
Jamal added that he still can’t believe he won American Idol. He shared, “I say it to myself every day, ‘Did I just win American Idol?’ I asked myself that. I’m like, ‘Did I actually win American Idol?’ It feels like it didn’t happen. It’s always [been] a dream, and now it’s a reality. I’m like, ‘Do I keep dreaming?’ I’m definitely excited that America chose me.”
No, I haven’t received it. Don’t know where it is. I’m interested in knowing.
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However, it’s nice to hear that Jamal is planning to save his money by putting it in the bank. As the father to three daughters–Harmoni, Lyrik, and Gianna, who was born on the day of the May 5 American Idol episode–he must be thinking about their future. Jamal was a physical education teacher in his hometown of Meridian, Mississippi, before he won American Idol.
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ABC Should Treat Its American Idol Winners Better
Although Jamal will certainly receive his American Idol $250,000 grand prize eventually, hopefully, the delay won’t be too much longer. ABC should treat American Idol winners better and help them to build their careers. ABC doesn’t give enough support and publicity to its winners, but with his sensational vocals and spectacular stage presence, Jamal has the potential to be one of the most successful champions in the history of the show.
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