Friday, April 8, 2016

IN PHOTOS: 'American Idol' crowns final winner


MANILA – “American Idol” named its final winner on Friday (Manila time) as the singing competition ended its 15-year run.

Trent Harmon, 24, tumbled to the stage as host Ryan Seacrest announced him as the final winner of “American Idol”, beating La’Porsha Renae.

“I know that I have a God-given ability, but I didn’t want to take it for granted. I wanted to work so, so hard, and she pushed me to do it,” Harmon said, referring to Renae.

The final show of “American Idol” featured previous winners and contenders such as Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, David Cook, Fantasia, Ruben Studdard, Jordin Sparks and Kimberley Locke.

The contest’s celebrated contestants, Sanjaya Malakar and William Hung, also made an appearance.

There was also a reunion of original judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson, who joined Seacrest on stage.

View the slideshow to get a glimpse of the last show of “American Idol”.

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source: www.abs-cbnnews.com