During “American Idol” finalist Jamal Roberts’ hometown visit on May 14, 2025, the top 3 singer was excited to see family, friends, and his students at Crestwood Elementary, where he works as a physical education teacher.

But likely the most special moment for Roberts, 27, during his whirlwind trip to Meridian, Mississippi, was the chance to finally meet his newborn daughter, born in early May while he was competing on the show in Los Angeles. Although producers briefly shared a pic of baby Gianna at the hospital during the May 5 live episode as Roberts announced her birth, he has now shared his first personal photos and video of the infant on social media.

On May 14, he shared a one-minute Facebook Live video as he sweetly held his newborn. On May 16, Roberts — now a dad of three daughters — added several photos of the infant, including one of her in a ladybug outfit, and captioned the post, “Hey world, meet my little ladybug 😩, Gianna Grace Roberts. I’m so proud to be her father 😭 #girldadforlife #idol”

Baby Gianna Wore a Tiny T-Shirt Featuring Her ‘American Idol’ Dad

The second photo that Roberts shared of baby Gianna showed her in a tiny t-shirt featuring images of him performing on the show. The shirt said, “My Dad is the Next American Idol” and “Vote Jamal Roberts — Meridian Proud, Meridian Strong, Meridian United.”

A third pic showed Gianna sleeping, dressed in a lavender and cream outfit with a matching pacifier.

Roberts has not disclosed the identity of Gianna’s mom, and hadn’t shared publicly that a baby was on the way. During the live episode on May 5, he said, “It was so personal to me, I did not share it. But I have a healthy, beautiful, baby girl born today.”

Roberts has happily shared the “Idol” spotlight with his two older daughters, Harmoni, 6, and Lyrik, 3, who have attended many of the shows, cheering on their dad in the audience. They also accompanied him during the parade and concert held in Meridian to celebrate his top 3 status. Footage from the hometown visit will be shown on the finale, when he goes up against fellow top 3 finalists Breanna Nix and John Foster.

Jamal Roberts Loves Being a Girl Dad

“I love my daughters,” Roberts told Parade in early May. “They are my world, my life. They’re the reason I’m here and working so hard to keep smiles on those little faces.”

Fans were thrilled to see Roberts’ photos of Gianna, writing notes of congratulations, including someone who wrote on his latest post, “She’s just as beautiful and adorable as her big sisters! Congrats Jamal! Now go win Idol!!!!”

Another person commented, “Aww she’s so beautiful. Congratulations @officialjamalroberts I’m voting you bro. Hope you win American idol 💪🏾👏🏾💙🍾👶🏽👣🤞🏾”

Roberts, Foster and Nix will compete to win season 23 of “American Idol” during the three-hour season finale airing live coast-to-coast on May 18 at 8 p.m. Eastern time.