'American Idol’ Season 23 winner Jamal Roberts reveals first thing he’ll do after going home with title

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: After making his dream come true, Jamal Roberts, the winner of ‘American Idol’ season 23, is in a serious mood of getting some quality rest.

The 27-year-old physical education teacher from Mississippi created history on Sunday, May 18, when he became the first African American man to win the singing competition since Ruben Studdard, who claimed the top prize back in 2003.

In a roundtable interview with reporters following the glitzy season finale, Roberts revealed his plans after being crowned the winner.

"I'm going to take a nap," Roberts told People when asked about his plans after returning home to three daughters.

Jamal Roberts will celebrate 'American Idol' win with his baby girl

Notably, Jamal Roberts' crowning isn't just the latest celebration for the singer this month, as he just welcomed a baby girl into his family.

The ‘American Idol’ winner revealed his bundle of joy in an Instagram post on May 16, when he shared an adorable picture of his third daughter, Gianna, in a cute ladybug costume.

"Hey world, meet my little ladybug, Gianna Grace Roberts. I'm so proud to be her father #girldadforlife #idol,” he wrote in the caption. The crooner has two other daughters, Harmoni and Lyrik.

After spending just a few days away from his daughter, Roberts has already realized that he has a lot to make up for.

"I'm going to see my daughter, Gianna," he told USA Today on the 'American Idol' red carpet, adding, "I've got a lot of making up to do."

Roberts also opened up about his musical future after his win.

"I wasn't really doing the teaching thing for the money. It was really the kids who are just my inspiration. So even if I could go back every now and then, just show up and be a part of something, I plan to do that,” the singer mentioned.

‘American Idol’ judges praise Jamal Roberts

After witnessing him finish his journey on a high note, the ‘American Idol’ judges had nothing but praise for Jamal Roberts, who won over America’s vote by being diverse and not sticking to one genre.

Judge Lionel Richie said Roberts "can go any way he wants" in his career after creating history at the singing competition.

"He can go country tomorrow. I mean, as far as I'm concerned, he's off to the races," Richie told reporters after the show.

"And I think what I loved the most was what America needed to see was the two of them standing together," he added of Roberts and the runner-up, John Foster.

"That's what I pray for for America, because we're a melting pot. We're not just one particular tribe. And so to see them together was just the picture I was hoping for."

Meanwhile, Luke Bryan confessed that he wanted to see Roberts win the competition.

"And when I say that, you never want to take away from what John Foster did. John Foster is incredible, and I think John will do... He'll do really well in music, but when I look at Jamal's whole approach at singing, he's a really great singer,"

 "I think that's what American Idol is about, great singers winning, and he is a great one... when I listen to [him], he really moves me. I am really a fan of him,” he emphasized.

Last but not least, Carrie Underwood, who herself won the show in 2005, sang big praises of Roberts but also gave him a piece of advice.

"At the end, I got to tell him congratulations. I said, 'Now, go do great things.' Because it's such an incredible launching pad, springboard, opportunity. He's got to hustle. He's got to work hard,” said the judge who returned to the show to fill the seat left vacant by former judge Katy Perry’s exit.