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Meridian-native Jamal Roberts is officially heading to the finale of "American Idol" Season 23, making him the fourth Mississippian in the show's history to break the Top 3.
Meridian-native Jamal Roberts is officially in the Top 5 of "American Idol" Season 23. Roberts, a 27-year-old P.E. teacher at Crestwood Elementary, started his "American Idol" journey when he won a golden ticket singing "Mary Jane" by Rick James in audition rounds.
Jamal Roberts was treated to a special homecoming at Crestwood Elementary School on Wednesday. It was a surprise for the students, who thought they were meeting in the cafeteria to discuss the rules for their fifth-grade vs teacher kickball game.