Hey, Jamal Roberts, you won American Idol. What are you going to do next?
Did he record an album? Did he prepare to go on tour? Nope!
So what did he do? He went back to work as a physical education teacher. That’s right. And he explained to Jennifer Hudson on her show today why he did. He said to her, “I love the kids. That’s why I did it.”
Hudson wanted to know if he sings with his students. Not only does he do that, but he also started a gospel choir with elementary school children.
To me, there is more to being an American Idol besides singing. Being a role model is another important part. And the humble winner has that in strides.
I hope the girl dad, of three daughters, continues to find success. And it sounds like he is, because he is going on tour with Brandy and Monica. May that push his career forward, as being on the road did for Sabrina Carpenter, who opened for Taylor Swift.