Jamal Roberts Amazes Fans With Jelly Roll Performance
Before his big win on American Idol, Jamal Roberts sang a debut with Jelly Roll on stage, and it amazed fans, helping him secure the victory.
American Idol shared the video of the pair singing Liar and Unpretty and wrote, "Raw, real, and unforgettable from Jamal Roberts and Jelly Roll!"
Fans loved watching the two together. "I swear Jelly Roll was like a proud poppa standing next to Jamal! He is truly a fan and we can see that he respects his artistry," wrote one person on X.
"The Liar between Jamal & Jelly Roll was the best!" another fan wrote.
One fan called for Jelly Roll to be made "permanent judge." That fan wrote, "The genuine joy & awe @JellyRoll615 has for @jamalroberts_s is just so refreshing to see."
I swear Jelly Roll was like a proud poppa standing next to Jamal! He is truly a fan and we can see that he respects his artistry! #AmericanIdol pic.twitter.com/MdPb8PmNnJ
— LEAH KACHELLE✨ (@kachelle2006) May 19, 2025
"Jamal totally deserved the win. He was in it to win it. I love his story. When he sang with Jelly Roll. Forget it… I knew right then. I’m thrilled for him and his family," another fan wrote.
Ryan Seacrest announced on May 18 that Roberts was the winner after 26 million votes were cast nationwide, double last year's show and the most in American Idol history.
Louisiana country singer John Foster placed second, and Texas stay-at-home mom Breanna Nix was third.
In April, Roberts amazed even Jelly Roll with a cover of his song Liar.
"It ain't my song no more," Jelly Roll said then, according to Taste of Country.
Taste of Country noted that the performance came during the top 24 performances, but when Jelly Roll and Roberts took the stage together for the duet, the winner announcement was just moments away.
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