"This isn’t the end… it’s just the beginning," wrote winner Jamal Roberts. American Idol has crowned its newest winner. During Sunday's live finale, three contestants took the stage to deliver their final performances of the season — and make their last bid to be crowned the victor of season 23.

Jamal Roberts is the latest winner of 'American Idol', winning the ABC show's season 8 (season 23 overall). Fans also had thoughts about runner-up John Foster. The children’s book author was honored with the Global Gift Women Empowerment Award. The comedian made his argument while slamming a famed “Saturday Night Live” sketch.