PHOTOS‘Goodbye…For Now!’ Ryan Seacrest Teases More ‘American Idol’ In Emotional Final Episode
April 8 2016, Published 2:59 p.m. ET
While America celebrated a new winner on American Idol, there was mourning for the final season (well, maybe final!) of the Fox show after a 15-season run! Click through to see the emotional pictures from the final episode!
“As we say in Hollywood, good night America…for now,” host Ryan Seacrest said as the show ended, sparking rumors of another season!
Trent Harmon was crowned the last ever winner!
The 24-year-old shared an embrace with runner up La'Porsha Renae, 22, just before his big win.
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Judges Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban took their final bows.
Even past judges Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell came back to bid their farewells!
American Idol has produced 15 winners since it first aired in 2002, the first being Kelly Clarkson.
